Best Japanese toilets to buy in the UK 2023

A combination bidet and loo is the smarter way to spend a penny

any visitors regard Japan as the doorway to the future.

The country is so much more technologically advanced from the majority of other nations, from huge robots that serve dinner, to vending machines that dispense everything from Pokemon toys to Buddhist amulets.

Even Japan's toilets sport a futuristic edge. They’re armed to the teeth with a range of eyebrow-raising features that make spending a penny (or more) an experience you’ll want to repeat. We’re talking everything from bidet water washing functions to pre-warmed seats and a selection of soothing sound clips to mask the sound of what you’re primarily using the loo for.

They’ve started to make waves on London's dining scene too, with a handful of restaurants adding Tokyo-style toilets to their appeal. Akira, M Restaurants and many of the city's high-end Japanese restaurants are ripe hunting grounds for anyone curious to give them a try.

If you’re tired of your bog-standard W.C and want more from your washroom experience, you can have one of your very own installed too. They’re great for anyone with restricted mobility and pregnant women as well as anyone who wants to invest in bathroom pampering.

Unless you’re in the trade yourself, it's wise to get a professional to get your shiny new luxury loo in place. But which model? That's where we come in.

We’ve rounded up the best options below and spotlighted their special features to help you make an informed decision about your new bathroom addition.

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Best for: the ultimate luxury

Special features: heated seating, warm flowing water, air drying, LED lighting, air purifying system

This smart toilet is armed to the teeth with features such as an integrated jet water bidet, which eliminates the need to ever buy toilet paper again, giving it an ecological and sanitarian edge. The tankless ceramic design means it's great for smaller bathrooms and it comes with a manual flush too as a back-up.

There's even LED lighting to help you find the toilet in the wee hours when you don't want to wake yourself up by switching on the bathrooms main light.

For the ultimate in luxury, a remote control is included to activate things like the air purifying system.

A rose gold version is available for £969.99.

Best for: a massaging function

Special features: washing, drying, massaging, integral light and deodorising functions

This combined bidet and toilet will bring your bathroom bang into the 21st century thanks to its rollcall of functions which include, curiously, a massage option.

Operating manually or with the help of remote control, you can save settings according to different users, so each member of the household can enjoy a loo experience tailored to them.

The sleek ceramic unit also boasts a soft close seat to cut down on noise - a welcome feature if you’re using it in the middle of the night. Comes with a 20 year guarantee.

Best for: those with restricted mobility

Special features: shower toilet technology, remote control, wall mounting frame and push button

Designed to hang from the wall (making cleaning a whole lot easier) Grohe's Sensia Arena Smart toilet is the transformation your home needs.

The modern-looking bidet toilet is ideal for anyone with restricted mobility in particular, as it offers not only oscillating and massage spray choices, but a warm air dryer too - no need to reach for toilet paper or wipes. Everything can be controlled from a smartphone app, one better than a remote as you won't have to fiddle around with batteries. The seat is motion operated, opening and closing with nothing but a wave of the hand.

The white china comes coated with Grohe Hygiene antibacterial glazing (which is SIAA Kokin Japanese standard compliant) and a non-stick finish which means less stains over the long-term.

Best for: the eco-conscious

Special features: built-in dryer spray, Smart nightlight and wireless remote control

This toilet bidet combo is the ultimate in hygiene: no rims for germs to lurk under and kinder to the environment as it eliminates the need for toilet paper, lowering your carbon footprint. It's designed to hang from the wall, leaving the floor clear for easier cleaning. The five levels of spray intensity can be temperature adjusted to between 31-39°C, and the hose self-cleans before each use too.

Best for: the kit without the kaboodle

Special features: heated seat, warm water and warm dryer, deodorisation, range of front and rear washes and remote control

Available in three sizes: Elongated EU, Elongated UK and Normal UK, this seat allows you to turn your current toilet into a smart one, saving you the expense of buying a whole new unit.

To install, you’ll need to remove your current seat and replace it with this intelligent one - the trickist part appears to be connecting it with the water supply and an electricity socket, which isn't something you’d readily find in a wet room. Consult a plumber and electrician first. Comes with a two year warranty.