JAPAN'S BEST-DESIGNED SAUNAS10 saunas
Saunas near Shibuya, Harajuku and Shinjuku
West Tokyo's busiest districts, and the quieter neighbourhoods a few stops away. From a 24-hour hot spring in Kabukicho to sentō near Shibuya and Ebisu.
Three minutes' walk from JR Shibuya Station
A sentō near Shibuya and Ebisu stations
A spa inside Meiji Park
A 24-hour hot spring in Kabukicho
A cave sauna of lava tile and a round, cocoon-like sauna
Six minutes' walk from Nakameguro Station
Beige capsules and a Finnish-style sauna
A sentō near Ikejiri-Ohashi Station
A private sauna of sound and scent
A men-only sauna with views, on the 10th and 11th floors
Planning a visit
Hours, cold baths and tattoo rules for these 10 saunas
Nearest stations: Shibuya, Nakameguro, Ikejiri-Ohashi.
| Sauna | Area | Hours | Cold bath | Tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shibuya SAUNAS | Shibuya | 8:00–24:00, irregular closing days | — | Allowed — since 1 January 2024, on a trial basis… |
| Kairyoyu | Shibuya | — | — | — |
| TOTOPA Meiji Park | Meiji Park | — | A deep cold bath about 160 cm deep (men's floor) | Allowed — people with tattoos may use the… |
| Thermae-yu Shinjuku | Kabukicho | 24 hours, open every day | About 17 °C | Rules differ: men who live in Japan with tattoos… |
| Koganeyu Shinjuku | Shinjuku | 12:30–24:00 (from 26 August, until 9:30 the next morning)… | THE POTION (natural groundwater, about 15–16 °C)… | — |
| SAUNA Kiki | Nakameguro | 8:00–27:00 | A chiller-cooled cold bath in each room | Allowed — the rooms are fully private, so people… |
| ℃ (Do-C) Ebisu | Ebisu | — | — | — |
| Bunka Yokusen | Ikejiri-Ohashi | — | Softened well water | Allowed — people with tattoos can use the bath. |
| Sauna Ohashi Kaikan | Ikejiri-Ohashi | — | — | — |
| Tenku no Ajito Marushin Spa | Sasazuka | — | — | — |
From each official website. “—” means the official information we checked does not say.
Questions visitors ask
Which saunas near Shibuya and Shinjuku are open 24 hours?
Thermae-yu Shinjuku are open 24 hours, according to their official hours. Some close the baths for cleaning for a short time.
Which saunas near Shibuya and Shinjuku stay open after midnight?
Shibuya SAUNAS (8:00–24:00, irregular closing days), Koganeyu Shinjuku (12:30–24:00 (from 26 August, until 9:30 the…), SAUNA Kiki (8:00–27:00).
Can I go in with tattoos at the saunas near Shibuya and Shinjuku?
Shibuya SAUNAS: Allowed — since 1 January 2024, on a trial basis on every day of the week (the facility…; TOTOPA Meiji Park: Allowed — people with tattoos may use the facility.; Thermae-yu Shinjuku: Rules differ: men who live in Japan with tattoos of any size cannot enter; foreign…; SAUNA Kiki: Allowed — the rooms are fully private, so people with tattoos can use them without…; Bunka Yokusen: Allowed — people with tattoos can use the bath.. For the others, check the official website or ask before you go.
Which saunas near Shibuya and Shinjuku have a place to rest outdoors?
Shibuya SAUNAS, Kairyoyu, Koganeyu Shinjuku, SAUNA Kiki, Bunka Yokusen have an outdoor rest area, according to their official websites.
Can I pay without cash at the saunas near Shibuya and Shinjuku?
Kairyoyu: Credit cards and QR payments (the hair dryers take cash only).; TOTOPA Meiji Park: Cashless only: credit cards, transport IC cards and smartphone QR payments.; Thermae-yu Shinjuku: Cash, credit cards, QUICPay, transport IC cards, PayPay, LINE Pay, Alipay and UnionPay.; SAUNA Kiki: Fully cashless.; and 1 more. Other places do not state payment methods on their official websites.
What are the nearest stations for the saunas near Shibuya and Shinjuku?
The stations mentioned most often are Shibuya Station, Nakameguro Station, Ikejiri-Ohashi Station. Every sauna page has directions and the address in Japanese.
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