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Otama-Yu Public Bath & Laundromat
3.7★ · 110 Google ratings · Kita City, Tokyo · お玉湯・コインランドリー
✓ Day visitors
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesFrom the facility's listing
Hours
15:35–22:00From the facility's listing
Closed
Monday, WednesdayWeekly closing days from the listing
Tattoos
? Call aheadNo policy stated in the 30 recent reviews we read or on the facility's website
Price
¥550 adultConfirmed by recent visitor reports. 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
- Price: Admission was 480 yen in 2022, 600 yen in 2023, and 550 yen as of 2026. · 3 visitors, Feb 2022 – Jun 2026
The bath
What you’ll find
Otama-Yu is a small, old-fashioned neighborhood sento near Akabane popular with marathon runners for its hot bath and cold plunge, but its sauna has been out of order for years and shampoo/soap are not provided free.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
3Reported by one visitor
Sauna
✕ NoConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Cold bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Spring water
Bath temperature
44°CConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Indoor baths: The bathing area has three indoor tubs, one of which is the cold plunge. · 1 visitor, Jun 2026
- Sauna: Reviewers from 2022 through 2026 report the sauna has been broken or out of service. · 3 visitors, Dec 2025 – Jun 2026
- Cold bath: A small cold plunge bath is available and used for hot-cold alternating bathing. · 3 visitors, Nov 2024 – Jun 2026
- Bath temperature: Bath temperatures were reported anywhere from about 41°C to 49°C depending on the visit, generally described as hot. · 3 visitors, Dec 2025 – Jun 2026
Guide
Good to know
Bath temperature
Bath temperatures were reported anywhere from about 41°C to 49°C depending on the visit, generally described as hot.
Confirmed by recent visitor reportsHair dryer
Coin-operated hair dryers are available for 20 yen.
Confirmed by recent visitor reportsSauna
Reviewers from 2022 through 2026 report the sauna has been broken or out of service.
Confirmed by recent visitor reportsSoap & shampoo
No free shampoo or soap is provided at the washing stations; visitors bring their own or buy some at the entrance.
Confirmed by recent visitor reportsPractical
What you need
Towels
Rental availableConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Soap & shampoo
For sale at the counterConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Hair dryer
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Towels: Bath towels can be rented (sometimes the first face towel is free) rather than being included in admission. · 3 visitors, Jul 2023 – Jun 2026
- Soap & shampoo: No free shampoo or soap is provided at the washing stations; visitors bring their own or buy some at the entrance. · 3 visitors, Jul 2021 – Jun 2025
- Hair dryer: Coin-operated hair dryers are available for 20 yen. · 3 visitors, Feb 2022 – Apr 2025
Timing
When to go
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 15:35–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 15:35–22:00 |
| Friday | 15:35–22:00 |
| Saturday | 15:35–22:00 |
| Sunday | 15:35–22:00 |
Closed Monday, Wednesday.
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Kita-AkabaneAbout 10 min on foot, 0.8 km in a straight line
Address
1 Chome-25-13 Akabanekita, Kita City, Tokyo 115-0052From the facility's listing
Show a driver
お玉湯・コインランドリーThe name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+813-3909-5884Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
www.1010.or.jpOfficial, in Japanese
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Can I visit Otama-Yu Public Bath & Laundromat without staying overnight?
Listed as a sento (public bathhouse): a bath for day visitors by definition. No visitor review states otherwise.
How much does Otama-Yu Public Bath & Laundromat cost?
Admission was 480 yen in 2022, 600 yen in 2023, and 550 yen as of 2026.