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Araiyu
4.3★ · 187 Google ratings · Sumida City, Tokyo · 荒井湯
✓ Day visitors
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesFrom the facility's listing
Hours
15:10–23:30From the facility's listing
Closed
WednesdayWeekly closing days from the listing
Tattoos
Cover requiredReported by two visitors
Bathing
Men and women separateReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Day visitors: Listed as a sento (public bathhouse): a bath for day visitors by definition. No visitor review states otherwise. · from the listing category
- Tattoos: Visitors in 2025 reported that small tattoos were accepted, one after covering it with a sticker. · 2 visitors, Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
- Bathing arrangement: The bathhouse has separate baths for men and women divided by a central wall. · 2 visitors, Nov 2025 – Aug 2026
The bath
What you’ll find
Araiyu is a traditional Tokyo neighborhood sento with several temperature-graded baths (up to about 44°C) and germanium/tourmaline mineral stones, welcoming small tattoos if covered, but with no sauna or cold plunge.
Bath setup
Sauna
✕ NoConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Cold bath
✕ NoConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Rest area
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Spring water
Bath temperature
44°CConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Sauna: Multiple reviewers from 2025 to 2026 stated the bathhouse has no sauna. · 4 visitors, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
- Cold bath: Reviewers noted the absence of a cold plunge bath; a standing cold shower is used as a substitute. · 3 visitors, Sep 2025 – Jul 2026
- Rest area: A small garden area with seating near the koi pond serves as a relaxation spot after bathing. · 2 visitors, Jun 2025 – Dec 2025
- Bath temperature: The hottest bath is posted at 44°C, consistent across reviews from 2025 to 2026. · 3 visitors, Apr 2025 – Nov 2025
Guide
Good to know
Bath temperature
The hottest bath is posted at 44°C, consistent across reviews from 2025 to 2026.
Confirmed by recent visitor reportsHair dryer
A coin-operated hair dryer (about 20 yen) is available; personal dryers cannot be used.
Reported by two visitorsPractical
What you need
Towels
Rental availableReported by two visitors
Soap & shampoo
✓ ProvidedConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Hair dryer
✓ YesReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Towels: Towels can be rented for a small fee or brought by the visitor. · 2 visitors, Jun 2025 – Feb 2026
- Soap & shampoo: Body soap and shampoo are provided free at the washing stations, confirmed across reviews from 2025 to 2026. · 3 visitors, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
- Hair dryer: A coin-operated hair dryer (about 20 yen) is available; personal dryers cannot be used. · 2 visitors, Apr 2025 – Jun 2025
Timing
When to go
Quietest Tuesday around 15:00. Busiest Thursday around 19:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 15:10–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 15:10–23:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 15:10–23:30 |
| Friday | 15:10–23:30 |
| Saturday | 15:10–23:30 |
| Sunday | 15:10–23:30 |
Closed Wednesday.
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Honjo-azumabashiAbout 8 min on foot, 0.7 km in a straight line
Address
2 Chome-8-7 Honjo, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0004From the facility's listing
Show a driver
荒井湯The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+813-3622-0740Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
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Questions
Common questions
Does Araiyu allow tattoos?
Visitors in 2025 reported that small tattoos were accepted, one after covering it with a sticker.
Can I visit Araiyu without staying overnight?
Listed as a sento (public bathhouse): a bath for day visitors by definition. No visitor review states otherwise.
