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Originally Posted by Brock Landers
On a Sunday, I’d suggest the F as then it’s nude-only. Unfortunately, as per their website, they have introduced a couple of textile days (Wed and Sat), but Sunday is nude-only.
That means 100% nude and mixed - no towel or robe or anything
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Yeah, F changed its schedule, probably to accommodate all the people who want to keep their suits on. The days used to alternate between separate (men on side and women on the other) and mixed, but now they alternate between clothed and clothing-free (fortunately, that is strictly enforced), of which both modes are mixed. Saturdays are clothing only, so avoid Saturdays (I think Tuesday is also a clothing day). Otherwise, it is probably the best deal. And they no longer limit your time to 3 hours. However, the brush massage is only available on some afternoons (like Sunday and Friday). Who you see there depends on the season. If it's vacation time in China or Japan, you may seen more Chinese or Japanese there. The Chinese seem to come in groups and the Japanese individually or in couples. I have noticed more Americans in the last few years, too. Maybe due to internet-based recommendations, but they seem to be the ones who want to drag their towel around with them - that is only for the Irish hot-air bath part, not the whole spa. And some wear shoes throughout, too. I have complained to the staff, but they don't have enough people policing those things. So, yeah, the shoes are to protect your feet from the hot floor in the Irish bath and the towel/sheet is to protect you from the hot benches. Once you leave the Irish part, you should leave your towel and shoes back at the initial showering area.
C, which is next door, is just a big swimming pool. I went there once, but it has no clothing-optional areas, except for maybe a steam room.