In complete contrast to reports, Japan's public bath culture is still growing strong and vibrant. Ota Ward, the largest of Tokyo's 23 wards, has up to 45 public bathhouses scattered throughout most of the neighborhood, and many of them draw water from natural hot springs at the bottom of nearby Tokyo Bay. .
Hasunuma Hot Springs is one of many watchman (traditional house) where you can relax in this district, just a few minutes' walk from Hasunuma Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line. This building is easy to recognize thanks to the “ゆ” character hanging in front of the door, which is a common sign for bathhouses in Japan.
However, the exterior of the building may not be too appealing to passersby, the interior of the bathhouse is decorated with impressive paintings on ceramic tile walls. These large-scale works of art can create scenes of forests and majestic waterfalls on the wall at the end of the bathroom, while mountain views from afar can be displayed along the wall near the ceiling. designed so that guests soaking here feel like they are in the middle of a rural outdoor bath.
The bathrooms here are kept and cleaned very clean. Many bathtubs are equipped with whirlpool jets with a cold bath at the edge. Ota Ward is famous for Kuroyu“black hot water” is poured from deep within the earth and often contains extremely small particles of plant fossils. Because they are considered Thuong, these seeds are said to bring about the beautiful skin benefits of this water.
English-speaking guests do not need to be blocked when arriving in Hasunuma. The managers here welcome tourists and local residents alike and have prepared English translations of all the necessary information for foreign visitors. This bathroom has a wide variety of hygiene items, from soap, to combs, to plowing utensils, and there are also shower plans for both large and small towels. The only obstacle to the Hasunuma hot bath experience is that martial artists will not be allowed to bathe here.
Hasunuma Hot Springs is open all days except Tuesdays, from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. the next morning. Adult admission is ¥460. Children are also very welcome here and will receive a corresponding discount on their ticket price.
Go there
Walk 2 minutes from Hasunuma Station on the Ikegami Line.
