Someone said this bathhouse was a little run down, but honestly it’s one of the more modern local bathhouses. But the older they are, the more character they have!
But that aside, I love this sento because of its variety of baths! Medicinal bath, massage baths, open-air bath, and two cold water baths (one is a little warmer, for those who don’t like freezing cold water)
It can get crowded at times because it’s a popular bathhouse, but if you get lucky, take a long, nice soak and let your stress and fatigue float away in the bath. There’s also a lobby if you want to rest after your bath, or if you need to wait for friends/family...
Read moreWriting an English review, since there isn't one yet. It was very comfortable. Welcoming to foreigners, but no hand-holding for people who don't know what they're doing. There are some etiquette posters translated in English, but it might be best to do some research. All of the services were clean and well-maintained. The "open-air bath" isn't really open air in the women's section, but they pump in cool air to give it the feeling. No complaints, but no...
Read moreI live super close and go here rather often. It’s a little old and run down but pretty spacious and even has an outdoor bath which is rare for a sento in the city. They have towel rental services and soap/shampoo are available in the bath. The sauna and upstairs areas are accessible for an extra ¥400 but I don’t think it’s worth paying. Other than that a good...
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