Recommended hot spring spots in Tokyo, Japan – affordable and convenient hot spring guide for Tokyo travelers~

As winter arrives and we face the onslaught of strong cold fronts, soaking in a hot spring is the perfect way to unwind. Especially with the recent depreciation of the Japanese yen, it's a great time for a year-end trip to Japan. Can you even imagine visiting Japan in winter without including a hot spring experience? In central Tokyo, you can enjoy affordable hot springs that are easy on your wallet. If your hotel doesn’t have a hot spring, make sure to visit one of these relaxing bathhouses after your daily sightseeing. Let’s check out some great hot spring spots in Tokyo, Japan~

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1. Nakanobu Onsen?Matsuno-yu (Matsunoyu)

• Website: http://www.matsunoyu.com
• Address: 15-23-6 Nakanobu, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
• Transportation: 2-minute walk from Exit A3 of Nakanobu Station on the Tokyu Oimachi Line
• Business hours: Weekdays 15:00–25:00 (1 AM), Sundays 10:00–24:00 (midnight). Closed every Monday (open if it’s a national holiday)
• Fee: Bathing entry 460 yen

Matsuno-yu is conveniently located—just a 2-minute walk from Exit A3 of Nakanobu Station. Since it’s very close to the Asakusa area, it’s a popular choice among tourists. At Matsuno-yu, you can experience a traditional Japanese bathing culture in an authentic bathhouse. The large artwork of Mt. Fuji gives off a nostalgic vibe, and the outdoor baths also have themes—you can enjoy a rock bath inspired by a traditional Japanese garden, or a cypress-scented hinoki bath. The overall atmosphere is small, cozy, and traditional.

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1. Sento (Public Bath)?Sakura-kan (Sakurakan)

• Website: http://sakurakan.biz
• Address: 5-35-6 Ikegami, Ota-ku, Tokyo
• Transportation: 7-minute walk from Ikegami Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line
• Business hours: 12:00–25:00 (1 AM) (opens at 10:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays). Open year-round
• Fee: Bathing entry: Adults 460 yen, elementary school students 180 yen, under elementary school age 80 yen; sauna 100 yen

If you want to enjoy Tokyo’s stunning views while indulging in a relaxing soak, Sakura-kan is the perfect choice. Here, you can enjoy the open-air feeling of a semi-open hot spring bath—during cherry blossom season, you might even catch falling petals for a truly romantic sakura bath. There’s also a fully open-air bath where you can stargaze and admire the night view of Tokyo. Want a unique hot spring experience? Sakura-kan is the place to go.

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1. Natural Hot Spring?Soup Donburi? Soup (Yudonburi Sakaeyu)

• Website: http://sakaeyu.com/
• Address: 1-4-5 Nihonzutsumi, Taito City, Tokyo
• Access: 10-minute walk from Mita Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
• Business Hours: 14:00–24:00 (opens at 12:00 on Sundays and public holidays). Closed every Wednesday
• Fees: (Bath entrance) Adults ¥460, elementary school students ¥180, under elementary school age ¥80; (Bath + sauna combo) ¥660

Located near the Asakusa shopping district, Yu Donburi (Soup Donburi) is known for its wide variety of baths. Here you can enjoy up to seven different indoor and outdoor hot spring pools, as well as sauna facilities. The highlight is that the entire facility uses naturally sourced hot spring water, which is also heated using solar energy. This allows the fine-bubbled hot spring water to deeply penetrate your pores, cleansing your skin and softening dead skin cells—making it a highly eco-friendly hot spring bathhouse.

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1. ? Yu no Onsen?Yu～City ◆ Kamata (You City Kamata)

• Website: http://youcity.sakura.ne.jp
• Address: 1-26-16 Kamata, Ota City, Tokyo
• Access: 5-minute walk from Kamata Station on the Keihin-Tohoku Line
• Business Hours: 11:00–24:00, closed every Tuesday
• Fees: (Bath entrance) Adults ¥460, elementary school students ¥180, under elementary school age ¥80; (Bath + sauna combo) ¥730

The black-colored hot spring here, as the name suggests, is dark brown in color and contains seaweed essence, which helps soften dead skin cells and nourish the skin. It's also known as "beauty soup." You can relax fully in the hot spring pools, enjoy a hearty meal in the banquet hall, and rest a bit in the private lounge after eating and drinking. The best part is the super affordable price—you can soak, eat, and more for just under NT$500!?

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1. Jabukoyu (Jakotsu-Yu)

• Website: http://www.jakotsuyu.co.jp/index.html
• Address: 1-11-11 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo
• Access: 5-minute walk from Tamachi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
• Business Hours: 13:00–24:00. Closed every Tuesday (open on public holidays)
• Fees: (Bath entrance) Adults ¥460, elementary school students ¥180, under elementary school age ¥80; (Sauna) add ¥200

Also located in the Asakusa shopping district, Jabukoyu gets its name from its naturally dark brown cold mineral spring water, which has a slight salty taste. Rich in plant essences, it has been in operation since the Edo period. It nourishes the skin and invigorates the bones, leaving your whole body feeling warm after a soak. At Jabukoyu, besides enjoying open-air baths, cold water baths, and hot-cold sauna experiences, you can also try various massage baths. After soaking, enjoy a glass of cold milk—what could be better?

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1. Nishikawa Onsen?Miyagi Yu (Miyagiyu)

• Website: http://www.hinodeyu.net
• Address: 6-5-17 Nishikamata, Ota City
• Transportation: 10-minute walk from Kamata Station on the Keihin-Tohoku Line
• Business Hours: 15:00–23:30. Closed every Wednesday
• Fees: Bathing: Adults ¥460, Elementary school students ¥180, under elementary school age ¥80

Also featuring black bath water sourced from elsewhere, Ota Kuroyu Onsen offers relief for neuralgia, muscle pain, and more, while also leaving your skin smooth and firm. The standout here is the open-air bath, where you can enjoy the tranquility of a traditional Japanese garden while soaking in the hot spring and experiencing total relaxation inside and out. However, please note that Ota Kuroyu has gender-specific days—women-only from the 1st to the 15th of each month, and men-only from the 16th to the end of the month. Don’t get it wrong!?

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1. Oshiage Onsen?Daikoku Yu (Daikokuyu)

• Website: http://daikokuyu.com/index.html
• Address: 3-12-14 Yokokawa, Sumida City, Tokyo
• Transportation: 6-minute walk from Oshiage Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Tobu Isesaki Line, Toei Asakusa Line, or Keisei Oshiage Line
• Business Hours: 15:00–24:00 (Saturday opens at 14:00; Sunday and holidays open at 13:00). Closed every Monday (open if a national holiday)
• Fees: (Bathing) Adults ¥460, Junior high school students ¥360, Elementary school students ¥180, under elementary school age ¥80; (Sauna) additional ¥200

For those who love the cozy atmosphere of traditional Japanese bathhouses, come check out Daikoku Yu. This bathhouse features colorless, transparent, weakly alkaline natural spring water. On regular days, it offers full-body massages, jet bubble baths, and high-purity Chinese herbal baths. The mild herbal scent is not overpowering, offering skin care benefits and muscle relaxation. On Sundays, they even offer a special fresh lemon bath. If you prefer not to be in a steamed-up indoor space, Daikoku Yu also has a spacious open-air bath with views of Tokyo Skytree—it’s quite a unique experience.

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1. Spa LaQua

• Website: https://www.laqua.jp/spa
• Address: 5–9F Tokyo Dome City LaQua, 1-1-1 Kasuga (Reception on 6F)
• Transportation: Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Namboku Line to Korakuen Station; Toei Mita Line, Oedo Line to Kasuga Station; JR Line, Toei Mita Line to Suidobashi Station
• Business Hours: 11:00 to 09:00 the next day (varies by facility, see official website for details)
• Fees: ¥2,634 (includes indoor wear and towel)
  Late-night surcharge (01:00–06:00): ¥1,944
  Holiday surcharge (Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and designated days): ¥324

If you're not content with just a quick soak and leaving, you absolutely must try Spa LaQua, Tokyo's largest spa facility. It's just a 10-minute walk from Korakuen Station, and you can take a direct elevator from Tokyo Dome City to get there—super convenient.

If you're a first-time visitor, the staff will give you a detailed introduction to the services, and the usage of various facilities also comes with Chinese explanations, so no need to worry if you don’t speak Japanese. You can enjoy the hot spring baths at the spa, where the natural mineral-rich waters rising from underground are packed with salts that help soothe fatigue, joint pain, and deeply cleanse your skin. You can also head to the outdoor rotenburo (open-air bath) to take in the scenic views and fully unwind.

Even better, there’s a women-only lounge designed just for female guests, offering a variety of SPA massages, nail and beauty treatments, as well as a low-temperature sauna. You can spend your days sightseeing with a guide and then come to the hot springs in the evening to relax your body and mind after a long day of travel. Sounds absolutely perfect, right?

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