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Matsumoto-yu
4.2★ · 883 Google ratings · Nakano City, Tokyo · 松本湯
✓ Tattoos allowed✓ Sauna
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
? Not knownNot stated in the 36 recent reviews we read; call ahead
Hours
14:00–00:00From the facility's listing
Closed
ThursdayWeekly closing days from the listing
Tattoos
✓ AllowedStated on the facility's website
Price
¥600 adultReported by two visitors. The website lists ¥600
How we know this
- Tattoos: stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09
- Price: Admission was listed as 550 yen (or 1050 yen with sauna) in April 2026, while an August 2026 review cited 600 yen for bath only, suggesting a possible price change. · 2 visitors, Apr 2026 – Aug 2026
The bath
What you’ll find
Matsumoto-yu is a modern, renovated Tokyo neighborhood sento (public bathhouse) known for a large popular sauna, a deep cold plunge, and several themed soaking tubs, with one reviewer reporting a tattoo-friendly atmosphere.
Bath setup
Outdoor bath
✕ NoReported by two visitors
Sauna
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Cold bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Rest area
✓ YesReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Outdoor bath: Reviewers noted there is no outdoor bathing or open-air rest area, only indoor cooling spaces. · 2 visitors, Jul 2026
- Sauna: Multiple visitors described a large, popular sauna with automatic löyly (steam) every 10–20 minutes, sometimes requiring a wait. · 3 visitors, Aug 2026 – Sep 2026
- Cold bath: Visitors described one or two cold plunge baths, including a notably deep (about 1.5m) and cold (around 15–18°C) option. · 3 visitors, May 2026 – Aug 2026
- Rest area: Visitors described a comfortable waiting/rest area with massage chairs and more space than typical sentos. · 2 visitors, Jun 2026 – Aug 2026
Guide
Good to know
Hair dryer
Hair dryers are available for a small fee, about 20 yen for three minutes.
Reported by two visitorsLockers
Lockers require a 100 yen coin that is returned, so visitors are advised to carry change even if paying cashless otherwise.
Confirmed by recent visitor reportsPayment
The facility accepts cashless payment at the counter, though the entrance ticket machine itself is cash only.
Confirmed by recent visitor reportsSauna
Multiple visitors described a large, popular sauna with automatic löyly (steam) every 10–20 minutes, sometimes requiring a wait.
Confirmed by recent visitor reportsTowels
Towels are not included but can be rented, according to visitors in 2026.
Reported by two visitorsPractical
What you need
Towels
Rental availableReported by two visitors
Soap & shampoo
✓ ProvidedConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Lockers
✓ Coin returnedConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Payment
✓ Cards acceptedConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Hair dryer
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Parking
✓ On siteFrom the facility's listing
How we know this
- Towels: Towels are not included but can be rented, according to visitors in 2026. · 2 visitors, Jul 2026 – Aug 2026
- Soap & shampoo: Shampoo and body soap are provided free at the washing stations, per several 2026 reviews. · 3 visitors, May 2026 – Aug 2026
- Lockers: Lockers require a 100 yen coin that is returned, so visitors are advised to carry change even if paying cashless otherwise. · 3 visitors, May 2026 – Jul 2026
- Payment: The facility accepts cashless payment at the counter, though the entrance ticket machine itself is cash only. · 3 visitors, Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
- Hair dryer: Hair dryers are available for a small fee, about 20 yen for three minutes. · 2 visitors, May 2026 – Jul 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Friday around 14:00. Busiest Saturday around 21:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 14:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 14:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 14:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00–12:00 |
Closed Thursday.
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
OchiaiAbout 4 min on foot, 0.3 km in a straight line
Address
5 Chome-29-12 Higashinakano, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0003From the facility's listing
Show a driver
松本湯The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+813-3371-8392Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
www.matsumoto-yu.comOfficial, in Japanese
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How much does Matsumoto-yu cost?
Admission was listed as 550 yen (or 1050 yen with sauna) in April 2026, while an August 2026 review cited 600 yen for bath only, suggesting a possible price change.
