Toshimayu
Tokyo, Japan
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Budget-friendly
Drop-in
Access
Steam · Sento
Sauna type
ElectricWood-firedHistoricUrban
About
Toshimayu is a shrine-style sento in Kita ward, built with the traditional miyazukuri roofline and a chimney. It runs a mist sauna alongside jet baths, a vibration bath and an electric bath. Firewood heats the bathwater, in the older tradition of the neighbourhood bathhouse.
Good to know
- Electric stove: quicker to bring up to temperature, easier to control, and what most urban bathhouses run.
- Wood-fired heat: softer, heavier löyly than electric, and the smell of the stove is part of the room.
- A historic sauna with heritage worth the trip on its own, whether the building, the tradition, or both.
- Urban venue: it sits inside the city rather than at a coast or lake. A session fits into a day in town.
Hours
- Mon-Fri 15:30-23:00
- Sun-hol 15:00-23:00 (last entry 22:30)
- Sat closed
Common questions
Do I need to book Toshimayu?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking.
How much does Toshimayu cost?
Sessions are typically under ¥25 a person.
When is Toshimayu open?
Typical hours are Mon-Fri 15:30-23:00; Sun-hol 15:00-23:00 (last entry 22:30); Sat closed.
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