Daikokuyu
Tokyo, Japan
About
A neighbourhood bathhouse near Tokyo Skytree, its bathing hall painted with murals of the tower and Mount Fuji. Two sauna rooms sit alongside different tubs: one by the outdoor bath, one by the carbonated-spring tub. The whole space can also be booked privately outside normal hours.
Good to know
- Set up outdoors: weather is part of the experience, so dress for the walk between cabin and water.
- Urban venue: it sits inside the city rather than at a coast or lake. A session fits into a day in town.
- A historic sauna with heritage worth the trip on its own, whether the building, the tradition, or both.
Hours
- Mon-Thu 15:00-10:00 (next morning)
- Sat 14:00-10:00 (next morning)
- Sun/Hol 13:00-10:00 (next morning)
- closed Tue
Closed Tuesdays, unless Tuesday is a public holiday, in which case closed the following Wednesday instead.
Common questions
Do I need to book Daikokuyu?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking. The whole sauna can also be hired privately.
How much does Daikokuyu cost?
Sessions are typically under ¥25 a person.
When is Daikokuyu open?
Typical hours are Mon-Thu 15:00-10:00 (next morning); Sat 14:00-10:00 (next morning); Sun/Hol 13:00-10:00 (next morning); closed Tue. Closed Tuesdays, unless Tuesday is a public holiday, in which case closed the following Wednesday instead..
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