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Minowa-yu
4.3★ · 204 Google ratings · Shinjuku City, Tokyo · 三の輪湯
✓ Day visitors✓ Tattoos allowed✓ Sauna
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesFrom the facility's listing
Hours
15:30–01:00From the facility's listing
Closed
MondayWeekly closing days from the listing
Tattoos
✓ AllowedConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Price
¥550 adultReported by two visitors. The website lists ¥600
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: Multiple 2026 visitors said tattoos of any size are welcomed, though one 2025 reviewer complained about tattooed patrons and wished for a ban. · 3 visitors, Mar 2026 – Jun 2026
- Price: Basic admission is 550 yen, with an extra 330 yen sauna add-on bringing the combined package to 880 yen. · 2 visitors, Jan 2026 – Apr 2026
The bath
What you’ll find
Minowa-yu is a retro Tokyo neighborhood sento famous for its misty 'forest bath' and hot sauna, generally welcoming to tattoos, but cash only with a 100-yen coin needed for lockers.
Bath setup
Sauna
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Cold bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Rest area
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Spring water
Bath temperature
40°CReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Sauna: Reviewers from 2025 to 2026 consistently describe a hot sauna available as a paid add-on with wooden benches. · 3 visitors, Jun 2025 – Aug 2026
- Cold bath: A cold plunge bath around 18-20°C is consistently reported alongside the sauna. · 3 visitors, Jun 2025 – Aug 2026
- Rest area: A small rest area with manga and a TV is available after bathing. · 2 visitors, Mar 2026 – May 2026
- Bath temperature: The main indoor tubs (jet, electric, bubble) are kept around 40°C according to 2025-2026 reviews. · 2 visitors, Jun 2025 – May 2026
Guide
Good to know
Hair dryer
Hair dryers are available but cost 20 yen for a timed use, consistently reported from 2025 to 2026.
Confirmed by recent visitor reportsLockers
Lockers require a 100-yen coin to lock, which one reviewer explicitly confirmed is refunded upon retrieval.
Confirmed by recent visitor reportsPayment
Two 2026 reviewers explicitly stated only cash is accepted for payment.
Reported by two visitorsPractical
What you need
Towels
Rental availableConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Soap & shampoo
✓ ProvidedConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Lockers
✓ Coin returnedConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Payment
✕ Cash onlyReported by two visitors
Hair dryer
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Towels: Some 2025-2026 reviewers said towels were included when purchasing the sauna package, while another said towel rental is a paid extra otherwise. · 3 visitors, Jun 2025 – Apr 2026
- Soap & shampoo: Most 2025-2026 visitors found shampoo and body soap provided at the washing stations, though one reviewer noted no soap at their spot. · 3 visitors, Jan 2026 – Aug 2026
- Lockers: Lockers require a 100-yen coin to lock, which one reviewer explicitly confirmed is refunded upon retrieval. · 3 visitors, Jun 2025 – Apr 2026
- Payment: Two 2026 reviewers explicitly stated only cash is accepted for payment. · 2 visitors, Feb 2026 – Apr 2026
- Hair dryer: Hair dryers are available but cost 20 yen for a timed use, consistently reported from 2025 to 2026. · 3 visitors, Nov 2025 – Aug 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Tuesday around 15:00. Busiest Sunday around 19:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 15:30–01:00 |
| Wednesday | 15:30–01:00 |
| Thursday | 15:30–01:00 |
| Friday | 15:30–01:00 |
| Saturday | 15:30–01:00 |
| Sunday | 15:30–01:00 |
Closed Monday.
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
NakaiAbout 5 min on foot, 0.4 km in a straight line
Address
3 Chome-31-2 Kamiochiai, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 161-0034From the facility's listing
Show a driver
三の輪湯The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+813-3368-2661Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
www.1010.or.jpOfficial, in Japanese
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Questions
Common questions
Does Minowa-yu allow tattoos?
Multiple 2026 visitors said tattoos of any size are welcomed, though one 2025 reviewer complained about tattooed patrons and wished for a ban.
Can I visit Minowa-yu without staying overnight?
Listed as a sento (public bathhouse): a bath for day visitors by definition. No visitor review states otherwise.
How much does Minowa-yu cost?
Basic admission is 550 yen, with an extra 330 yen sauna add-on bringing the combined package to 880 yen.
