A short list that works for every protocol, then the additions for each kind of water. Each protocol sheet also has its own short list.
Every protocol
- A passport valid for six months beyond the return date
- Two swimming costumes, so one can dry
- Slip-on shoes or sandals for baths and inns
- Walking shoes already worn in
- A light waterproof and a warm layer
- A refillable water bottle
- Any medicines you take, in their boxes
- Your travel insurance details on paper
Leave at home
- Silver jewellery, which sulphur water darkens
- White towels and light swimwear for the iron springs
- More shoes than you can carry
- A laptop, unless you must
By kind of water
| Water | Where | Add to the bag |
|---|---|---|
| Sulphur | Kusatsu, Saturnia, Hévíz | Old swimwear, a bag for wet things |
| Iron-rich | Furnas, Terra Nostra | Dark swimwear, a dark towel |
| Travertine | Pamukkale, Bagni San Filippo | Water shoes, sun cream |
| Public baths | Budapest | Flip-flops, swimming cap, padlock |
| Ryokan baths | Kyushu, Nagano | Small towel, warm socks |
You can leave a bag in the hotel luggage room for the length of the protocol, so pack the travelling bag light.