Japanese Deep-Soak Baths
Sit deeper. A Japanese deep-soak bath is built to be sat in, not lain in. It is shorter than a conventional bath and considerably deeper, so the water surrounds you while the bath takes less of the room.
AQVA has been making deep-soak baths in Melbourne since 1994.
How a Japanese bath differs from a standard bath
Start with what a Japanese soaking bath is: a short, deep bath built for seated immersion rather than reclining. For the ofuro idea behind it and the four models by people and floor length, see Japanese soaking tubs.
| Standard Australian bath | AQVA deep-soak | |
|---|---|---|
| Posture | Reclined | Seated, upright |
| Typical length | 1500–1800 mm | 1140–1300 mm |
| Designed for | Washing and bathing | Soaking |
| Seat | None | Integrated |
Deep immersion, properly supported.
Depth on its own is not the point. A deep bath is only comfortable if you are supported in it.
Every AQVA model has a flat-topped integrated seat with a radiused front edge and a defined foot well, so you sit at a set height with your feet placed rather than braced. That is what makes a long soak possible.
Three Japanese baths for one or two, and a hot tub for four.
One person to two, in insert or freestanding, as a bath or a spa. Need to seat four? Kimono 1300 is a 4-person fresh-fill hot tub, quoted project by project.
Pastille 1140
One person. AQVA's smallest, most compact deep-soak format.
Insert or freestanding · Bath or spa
1140 × 810mm · One person
Explore Pastille 1140
Haiku Solo 1300
One person, deeper seated immersion, more room to stretch.
Insert or freestanding · Bath or spa
1300 × 810mm · One person
Explore Haiku Solo 1300
Haiku 1300
Two people, shared deep soaking in the same 1300mm length.
Insert or freestanding · Bath or spa
1300 × 810mm · Two person
Explore Haiku 1300
Kimono 1300
Four person, compact fresh-fill hot tub.
Quoted project by project
1300 × 1300mm · Four person
Explore Kimono 1300| Pastille 1140 | Haiku Solo 1300 | Haiku 1300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best suited for | Smallest footprint | One person, more room to stretch | Two person, shared soaking |
| People | One | One | Two |
| Platform | 1140 | 1300 | 1300 |
| Spa jets | 10 stainless-steel | 10 stainless-steel | 20 stainless-steel |
Pastille 1140 — one person, smallest footprint
The most compact AQVA bath. Suited to ensuites, apartments and renovations where floor length is the constraint.
| Configuration | Detail |
|---|---|
| Insert bath (700 mm) | — |
| Insert bath | — |
| Insert spa | 10 stainless-steel hydrotherapy jets |
| Freestanding bath | — |
| Freestanding spa | 10 stainless-steel hydrotherapy jets |
Haiku Solo 1300 — one person, more room
1300 × 810 × 820 mm. A longer one-person bath for people who want space to stretch without moving to a two-seat model.
| Configuration | Detail |
|---|---|
| Insert bath | — |
| Insert spa | 10 stainless-steel hydrotherapy jets |
| Freestanding bath | — |
| Freestanding spa | 10 stainless-steel hydrotherapy jets |
Haiku 1300 — two person
Two seats in the same 1300 mm length. Shared soaking without a longer bath.
| Configuration | Detail |
|---|---|
| Insert bath | — |
| Insert spa | 20 stainless-steel hydrotherapy jets |
| Freestanding bath | — |
| Freestanding spa | 20 stainless-steel hydrotherapy jets |
Kimono 1300 — four-person hot tub
A 4-person fresh-fill hot tub, quoted project by project.
All models made to order. Full specifications, drawings and lead time supplied with your quote.
Bath or spa.
This is the decision most people are actually making, so answer it plainly.
Bath
Deep, quiet, nothing to switch on. The soak is the product.
Spa
The same bath with stainless-steel hydrotherapy jets and a circulation system. Smooth, quiet circulation at consistent pressure. Every pump and spa system is pressure-tested before it leaves the factory.
Not sure which? Send us your plan and we'll tell you which configuration fits the room.
Insert or freestanding?
| Insert (drop-in) | Freestanding | |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Built into a hob or surround | Stands on a solid flat base, finished on all sides |
| Cost | The more economical option | Costs more than insert |
| External height | 820 mm | 905 mm |
| Domestic warranty | 15 years | 10 years |
Every model comes in both, as a bath or a spa.
Will it fit?
Insert models are built into a hob or surround. Freestanding models sit on a solid flat base.
What we need to advise you properly:
- Room dimensions, or a floor plan
- Where the waste and water come in
- Access — doorways, stairs, corners
- Whether you're specifying for yourself, a builder or an architect
Baths and spas must be installed and connected by appropriately licensed tradespeople, including a licensed plumber.
Made in Melbourne.
Made to order in Melbourne. Composite and gelcoat construction with a medical-grade silk surface — scratch resistant and resistant to chipping under normal residential use, colour-fast and UV stable.
SphearCore™ tri-fold construction supports thermal retention and structural integrity.
Surface lustre can be restored with a good-quality duco polish. Spare parts are held locally.
Insert baths carry a 15-year domestic warranty, and freestanding baths 10 years, against manufacturing defects in bath structure and surface. Domestic use means clean fresh water, filled and emptied each use, subject to correct installation, use and maintenance. A separate two-year warranty applies to commercial installations.
Twenty years from now
AQVA baths made in the 1990s are still in service with their original surface. That is the argument for buying one.
Frequently asked questions.
Are Japanese soaking baths good for small bathrooms?
Yes. A deep-soak bath gives you a full soak in 1140–1300 mm of length instead of 1500–1800 mm, which returns floor area to the rest of the room. Depth replaces length. More on baths for small bathrooms.
How much does a Japanese soaking bath cost in Australia?
Final price depends on the model and configuration you choose — insert or freestanding, bath or spa. Contact AQVA for a current quote. AQVA baths are made to order in Melbourne, with spare parts held locally.
What's the difference between an insert and a freestanding bath?
An insert bath is built into a hob or surround and is the more economical option. A freestanding bath stands on its own with a solid flat base and is finished on all sides.
How deep is an AQVA bath?
Haiku Solo 1300 is 1300 × 810 × 820 mm externally. Exact internal dimensions for each model are supplied with your quote.
Are AQVA baths Australian made?
AQVA baths are made in Melbourne. Pumps, jets and fittings are imported.
How long does delivery take?
Every bath is made to order. Lead time is confirmed in writing with your quote.
Talk to us about your room.
Which model you're considering, where the project is, and what stage you're at. We'll come back with the configuration that fits your room.