Terajima Yokujo
Tokyo, Japan
About
A third-generation neighbourhood bathhouse a few minutes from Higashi-Mukojima station, open since 1951. The bathing hall pairs a sauna with a cold plunge, alongside jet, bubble, electric and bedrock-combination tubs. A rotating herb bath runs weekly.
Good to know
- Cold plunge available on site: use it between rounds for the classic contrast cycle.
- 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
- Wed-Fri 16:30-23:00
- Sat-Sun/Hol 15:30-23:00
- closed Mon-Tue
Last entry 22:20; bathing area must be vacated by 22:50 (23:00 close). Frequent additional midweek closures are posted month by month (e.g. several extra days closed in September 2026) -- the pattern above is the base weekly schedule, not a guarantee any given week is fully open.
Common questions
Do I need to book Terajima Yokujo?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking.
How much does Terajima Yokujo cost?
Sessions are typically under ¥25 a person.
Does Terajima Yokujo have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
When is Terajima Yokujo open?
Typical hours are Wed-Fri 16:30-23:00; Sat-Sun/Hol 15:30-23:00; closed Mon-Tue. Last entry 22:20; bathing area must be vacated by 22:50 (23:00 close). Frequent additional midweek closures are posted month by month (e.g. several extra days closed in September 2026) -- the pattern above is the base weekly schedule, not a guarantee any given week is fully open..
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