Mitsukoshi-Yu — Local services in Tokyo

Total Cost: ¥1,240 (Tax Included) Sauna and Bath ¥1,200 Hair Dryer ¥40 (6 mins)

This is my second visit to this place, and this week, I experienced the comfort of a sauna similar to the one in Shimizu-yu. This Sento doesn't open regularly and often closes without notice. I love this place, but they only have a single hair dryer, which can be a bit frustrating.

I truly enjoyed their small open-air bath. Despite its size, the sequence of spending time in the sauna, soaking in the cold bath, and then resting in the open-air bath was rejuvenating. It made me reflect on how I manage my life in Tokyo, one of the biggest cities in the world. Like everyone, I've faced many challenges, but I've handled them with all my knowledge and experience. This place may not be luxurious or convenient, but for me, it is definitely...

This is a nice small public bath, nothing too special but good enough to enjoy some time in the bath. This bath has about 3-4 normal baths with a sauna room which you have to pay an extra 700円 to use, in order to keep the price around 450円 which is the general admission you should bring your own bath and face towel with your personal hygiene equipment.

I noticed at this place, only one side of the bath has the simulated outdoor bath which they rotate for males and females allowing everyone to get a chance to use the extra bath, I believe this happens daily.

Also I noticed that they allow tattoos for those of you that have them, I seen several people with tattoos so you...

Great sento in central Tokyo, relatively near Hiroo and Azabu-Juban. Nice variety of bath types from strong jet baths to (my favorite & rarely-found) "denki-buro" or "electric bath". The Sauna is pricey at ¥760 but well worth it as spacious and nicely done. The total area is quite intimate with only space in baths for 10-15 max but very clean and obviously well taken care of daily. The waiting area is too small for any decent down-time after the bath, except for nice lil' bar with...