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Saunas near Asakusa, Skytree and Ryogoku
Asakusa, Kuramae, Oshiage, Ryogoku and Kinshicho lie along the Sumida River in east Tokyo. Saunas to fit around a visit to Senso-ji or Tokyo Skytree.
Two minutes' walk from Asakusa Station and Senso-ji
An outdoor bath with views of Tokyo Skytree
A dim private sauna where you make löyly with aroma or tea
Hokusai's ukiyo-e, open until 8:30 the next morning
A private sauna in Ryogoku, wrapped in mist
A bath like a public bathhouse, joined to the guest room's living room
An auto-löyly sauna walled with bakuhan stone and a 13 °C big cold bath
A double-stove sauna (iki and Bona) and a mugwort steam sauna
“Miyabi” and “Akatsuki” — two Japanese-themed VIP rooms
Planning a visit
Hours, cold baths and tattoo rules for these 9 saunas
Nearest stations: Asakusa.
| Sauna | Area | Hours | Cold bath | Tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAUNALAND ASAKUSA | Asakusa | — | — | Allowed — people with tattoos may use the sauna. |
| Oshiage Onsen Daikokuyu | Oshiage | Weekdays 15:00–10:00, Sat 14:00–10:00, Sun & holidays… | Yes | Allowed — the official website says “tattoo OK”. |
| SAUNA&co | Kuramae | Weekdays 9:00–25:00 / weekends & holidays 6:30–25:00 | — | Allowed — it is booked privately, so people with… |
| Ryogoku Yuya Edoyu | Ryogoku | 10:00–8:30 the next morning | — | Not allowed — tattoos, including tattoo paint or… |
| SAUNA Muchu | Ryogoku | — | — | — |
| YUURO Ryogoku Bath-Living Hotel | Ryogoku | — | — | — |
| Koganeyu Tokyo | Kinshicho | 6:00–9:00 / 11:00–24:30; closed 2nd and 4th Mondays | Big cold bath 13 °C (90 cm deep), cold bath 18–20… | — |
| Rakutenchi Spa | Kinshicho | — | — | — |
| KUDOCHI sauna Ueno Yushima | Yushima | 24 hours (advance booking only, unlock with a QR code) | About 13–15 °C (about 16–18 °C in hot weather) | — |
From each official website. “—” means the official information we checked does not say.
Questions visitors ask
Which saunas near Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree are open 24 hours?
KUDOCHI sauna Ueno Yushima are open 24 hours, according to their official hours. Some close the baths for cleaning for a short time.
Which saunas near Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree stay open after midnight?
Oshiage Onsen Daikokuyu (Weekdays 15:00–10:00, Sat 14:00–10:00, Sun &…), SAUNA&co (Weekdays 9:00–25:00 / weekends & holidays…), Ryogoku Yuya Edoyu (10:00–8:30 the next morning), Koganeyu Tokyo (6:00–9:00 / 11:00–24:30; closed 2nd and 4th…).
Can I go in with tattoos at the saunas near Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree?
SAUNALAND ASAKUSA: Allowed — people with tattoos may use the sauna.; Oshiage Onsen Daikokuyu: Allowed — the official website says “tattoo OK”.; SAUNA&co: Allowed — it is booked privately, so people with tattoos may use it.; Ryogoku Yuya Edoyu: Not allowed — tattoos, including tattoo paint or stickers.. For the others, check the official website or ask before you go.
Which saunas near Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree have a place to rest outdoors?
SAUNALAND ASAKUSA, Koganeyu Tokyo have an outdoor rest area, according to their official websites.
Can I pay without cash at the saunas near Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree?
SAUNA&co: Cashless only: credit cards or electronic payments. Advance payment by credit card only.; Ryogoku Yuya Edoyu: Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, DC, NICOS, American Express) and e-money (transport…; KUDOCHI sauna Ueno Yushima: Paid by credit card.. Other places do not state payment methods on their official websites.
What are the nearest stations for the saunas near Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree?
The stations mentioned most often are Asakusa Station. Every sauna page has directions and the address in Japanese.
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