§ Database
Sento
Public bathhouses, mapped by Tokyo ward. Water temp, tattoo policy.
20 entries · curated by hand
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- sento#001
Akebono-yu
Classic Adachi-ku sento with painted Mt. Fuji wall and traditional miyazukuri roof. Hot spring water from natural Adachi well, deep loyal local following.
#sento#fuji-mural - sento#002
Tatsuno-yu
Kita-ku heritage-style bathhouse with iconic dragon tile mural, traditional gabled roof, and silky-smooth carbonate hot bath. Classic North Tokyo experience.
#sento#kita - sento#003
Bunka Yokusen
Nakameguro's stylish neighborhood sento with sauna, beautifully painted Mt. Fuji wall, and modernized changing rooms. A favorite for design-conscious bathers.
#sento#fuji-mural - sento#004
Daikoku-yu
Sumida's 'King of Sento' near Skytree. Open-air rotenburo, stone garden, dedicated sauna with tea-time water pillows. Foreigner-friendly with pictograms.
#sento#rotenburo - sento#005
Hasunuma Onsen
Ota-ku's renovated black-water onsen with bold blue tile, stylish entry, and full kuroyu bath. Great for visitors looking for design-led sento near Haneda.
#sento#kuroyu - sento#006
Tachikawa Mahoroba-no-yu
Tachikawa far-west super-sento with multiple natural-spring baths, large rotenburo, sauna complex, and dining. Easy access from JR Tachikawa Station.
#super-sento#tachikawa - sento#007
Inari-yu
Itabashi/Kita's national heritage sento — pre-WWII miyazukuri architecture, Edo-style coffered ceiling, and a community-funded preservation effort. Cultural Property registered.
#sento#heritage - sento#008
Kaisei-yu
Ota-ku black-water (kuroyu) bathhouse with mineral-rich coffee-colored hot spring tapped from underground humic ancient water. A South Tokyo classic.
#sento#kuroyu - sento#009
Komparu-yu
Hidden gem near Shibuya — the closest sento to Shibuya Crossing. Tiny, tile-walled, locals-only feel inside the Komparu-yu alley.
#sento#hidden-gem - sento#010
Kogane-yu
Modern Sumida sento renovated by Schemata Architects in 2020. Resident artists, craft beer, and art-mural baths. Welcome! Sento certified, English-friendly.
#sento#modern-design - sento#011
Kosugi-yu
Koenji's beloved community sento, renovated 2020. Curated craft baths weekly, art exhibits, and rooftop sauna. Welcome! Sento certified.
#sento#community - sento#012
Kume-no-yu
Shinagawa's quiet residential sento with carbonate hot spring, simple but reliable jet baths, and a generations-loved local clientele.
#sento#shinagawa - sento#013
Shimizu-yu
Premium far-west Tokyo sento with two onsen sources — gold-water and silver-water — large sauna, and stylish remodel. Welcome! Sento certified.
#sento#onsen - sento#014
Myojin-yu
Mitaka neighborhood sento with bold rooftop chimney, herbal-infused weekly bath, and a relaxed riverside walk to nearby Inokashira-koen Studio Ghibli area.
#sento#mitaka - sento#015
Saito-yu
Itabashi family-run sento with electric bath, jet bath, and small but neat sauna. Very welcoming to first-timers, walking-distance from Itabashi Station.
#sento#itabashi - sento#016
Sakura-yu
Ikebukuro-area Toshima sento beloved by manga artists in nearby Tokiwa-so. Pink-tile decor, jet bath, and a small but powerful sauna.
#sento#toshima - sento#017
Tomatsu-yu
Katsushika neighborhood sento with retro Showa interior, herb-infused medicinal baths, and small but warm community vibe near Shibamata.
#sento#retro - sento#018
Tsuru-no-yu
Shinjuku's surviving downtown sento with classic crane-painted entrance and a small but well-kept jet-bath corner. Walking distance from Shinjuku-Sanchome Station.
#sento#downtown - sento#019
Yoshino-yu
Kichijoji's beloved neighborhood sento, walking distance from Inokashira Park. Painted Fuji wall, deep tile bath, and locals chatting between dips.
#sento#kichijoji - sento#020
Yumori-no-Sato
Nakano super-sento with multiple bath types, large sauna, and natural hot spring. Mid-priced super-sento experience steps from Nakano JR.
#super-sento#nakano