JAPAN'S BEST-DESIGNED SAUNAS3 saunas
Bathhouses with beautiful tile murals and ukiyo-e
Showa-era painted tiles and Hokusai's ukiyo-e. Saunas that keep the memory of the bathhouse.
Showa-era painted tiles kept as they were
A Hokusai tile mural, repaired and kept
Hokusai's ukiyo-e across a whole wall
Planning a visit
Hours, cold baths and tattoo rules for these 3 saunas
| Sauna | Area | Hours | Cold bath | Tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasunuma Onsen | Nishi-Kamata | — | — | Allowed — people with tattoos may use the bath. |
| Hottayu | Nishiarai | — | Outdoor cold bath 160 cm deep on the men's side | — |
| Ryogoku Yuya Edoyu | Ryogoku | 10:00–8:30 the next morning | — | Not allowed — tattoos, including tattoo paint or… |
From each official website. “—” means the official information we checked does not say.
Questions visitors ask
Which saunas in this collection stay open after midnight?
Ryogoku Yuya Edoyu (10:00–8:30 the next morning).
Can I go in with tattoos at the saunas in this collection?
Hasunuma Onsen: Allowed — people with tattoos may use the bath.; 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 in this collection have a place to rest outdoors?
Hottayu have an outdoor rest area, according to their official websites.
Can I pay without cash at the saunas in this collection?
Ryogoku Yuya Edoyu: Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, DC, NICOS, American Express) and e-money (transport…. Other places do not state payment methods on their official websites.
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