JAPAN'S BEST-DESIGNED SAUNAS2 saunas
Saunas in design-led sentō bathhouses
A storeroom under the stairs turned into an outdoor rest area, a car park turned into a lounge. Neighbourhood bathhouses reborn for the sauna.
A storeroom under the stairs, now an outdoor rest area
A car park, now a semi-outdoor lounge
Planning a visit
Hours, cold baths and tattoo rules for these 2 saunas
Nearest stations: Ikejiri-Ohashi.
| Sauna | Area | Hours | Cold bath | Tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kairyoyu | Shibuya | — | — | — |
| Bunka Yokusen | Ikejiri-Ohashi | — | Softened well water | Allowed — people with tattoos can use the bath. |
From each official website. “—” means the official information we checked does not say.
Questions visitors ask
Can I go in with tattoos at the saunas in Tokyo?
Bunka Yokusen: Allowed — people with tattoos can use the bath.. For the others, check the official website or ask before you go.
Which saunas in Tokyo have a place to rest outdoors?
Kairyoyu, Bunka Yokusen have an outdoor rest area, according to their official websites.
Can I pay without cash at the saunas in Tokyo?
Kairyoyu: Credit cards and QR payments (the hair dryers take cash only).; Bunka Yokusen: Credit cards are not accepted.. Other places do not state payment methods on their official websites.
What are the nearest stations for the saunas in Tokyo?
The stations mentioned most often are Ikejiri-Ohashi Station. Every sauna page has directions and the address in Japanese.
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