Saitō Yu — Attraction in Tokyo

Saito Yu is my favorite public bath, and it's not hard to see why. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. What impressed me the most was how foreigner-friendly Saito Yu is. The staff spoke excellent English, and there were plenty of signs and instructions in English, making it easy for non-Japanese speakers to navigate.

The bathhouse itself is exceptionally clean and well-maintained, and the water is incredibly soothing and relaxing. The variety of baths available, including the outdoor bath, was delightful, and it was refreshing to try each one. I especially enjoyed the outdoors bath. One thing to note is that Saito Yu can get very busy between 5 pm and 8 pm, so I recommend going earlier in the day if possible. However, even with the crowds, the staff manages to keep the bathhouse clean and well-organized.

In the lobby they have a great place to lean and talk or tatami benches to sit and relax. They have a selection of drinks like beer, milk, and yogurt. The freshly poured beer is fantastic and can be had in mini or large and the price is 250¥ for a small and 500¥ for large!

Overall, Saito Yu is a fantastic public bath that I highly recommend to both locals and visitors alike. Its foreigner-friendly atmosphere, exceptional cleanliness, and relaxing baths make it a must-visit...

This is a late post from my 3 month stay in Tokyo. I’ve been to many different types of Sento. This one with its updated look from most that I’ve been to is always nice to come back here, since it’s the closest to my place. The staff is friendly and willing to help you if you have questions. If you’re having trouble with anything and can’t speak Japanese. DeepL app works best to for translation conversation. There are some English postings throughout the facility which is good. 2 hot baths, 1 cold, not sure what the other one is, which is the wider one, there is a silky bath in another area with chairs to relax. The price to enter is about to the same as other sentos. If you want to save money you can always bring your own wash towel and body towel. Purchasing a towel from here is an option also. Body soap and shampoo is free. Just don’t forget to buy your cold drink from the vending machine, nothing beats a cold milk coffee drink or one of their famous Cajyutta drinks. I got the lemon with some liquid sugar to not make it as sour. Overall this place is a really good place to relax, just be mindful of yourself and others around you. Sentos are community based with regulars that frequent there due to not having amenities in their own place and also a place where one can just enjoy soaking in a nice hot bath with...

It should be kept in mind this rating is mainly due to my personal experience, and your visit here might go a lot better. Went here due to its tattoo-friendly policies, as public bathhouses that allow that can be tough to find. Was hoping it would be a little more foreigner friendly for that reason, but instructions weren't very clear. Therefore, it's best to know what you're doing step by step before you come here. The bath itself is a lovely experience, and very relaxing. You have to take your shoes off at the entrance, and put your personal belongings in a locker. Once inside, order your tickets from a ticket vending machine and hand them to the staff. The actual changing room has coin lockers for your clothes, or baskets if needed. Management was what left a more sour taste in my mouth; they acted rather condescending when I didn't know certain things about the steps. It was pretty embarrassing, and barely any help was given aside from an English step-by-step guide that had multiple things missing. Basically: Do your research so you know what you're doing before coming here. You'll likely have a very...