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Sekaiyu
3.9★ · 339 Google ratings · Shinjuku City, Tokyo · 世界湯
✓ Day visitors✓ Tattoos allowed✓ Outdoor bath✓ Sauna
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesFrom the facility's listing
Hours
15:00–01:00From the facility's listing
Closed
ThursdayWeekly closing days from the listing
Tattoos
✓ AllowedReported by two visitors
Price
¥550 adultReported 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: A foreign visitor with a visible tattoo said the bath is tattoo-OK, and another reviewer noted more tattooed customers here than at most sentos. · 2 visitors, May 2026 – Jun 2026
- Price: Standard bath-only admission is 550 yen as of 2026, with an extra fee for sauna use. · 2 visitors, Apr 2026 – Aug 2026
The bath
What you’ll find
Sekaiyu is a compact neighborhood sento (public bath) near Takadanobashi with electric, jet and rock-bath tubs plus a men's-only sauna and cold plunge; tattoos are openly accepted here.
Bath setup
Outdoor bath
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Sauna
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Cold bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Rest area
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Spring water
Bath temperature
42°CReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Outdoor bath: An outdoor bath area exists, sometimes used seasonally as a cool-water tub. · 2 visitors, Jul 2025 – Mar 2026
- Sauna: A paid sauna is available, but multiple reviewers note it exists only on the men's side, not the women's side. · 3 visitors, Jul 2025 – Aug 2026
- Cold bath: A cold plunge bath around 20°C is present, though one reviewer said the women's side lacked it. · 3 visitors, Jul 2025 – Aug 2026
- Rest area: There is a spacious lounge or rest area with seating and a television for after bathing. · 3 visitors, Oct 2025 – Aug 2026
- Bath temperature: The main tub runs around 42-44°C, with a cooler rock bath near 40°C and a seasonal cold pool. · 2 visitors, Mar 2026 – Apr 2026
Guide
Good to know
Bath temperature
The main tub runs around 42-44°C, with a cooler rock bath near 40°C and a seasonal cold pool.
Reported by two visitorsCold bath
A cold plunge bath around 20°C is present, though one reviewer said the women's side lacked it.
Confirmed by recent visitor reportsSauna
A paid sauna is available, but multiple reviewers note it exists only on the men's side, not the women's side.
Confirmed by recent visitor reportsTowels
Towels can be rented or purchased for a small fee; some sauna packages include one, otherwise bring your own.
Confirmed by recent visitor reportsPractical
What you need
Towels
Rental availableConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Soap & shampoo
✓ ProvidedConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Payment
✓ Cards acceptedReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Towels: Towels can be rented or purchased for a small fee; some sauna packages include one, otherwise bring your own. · 3 visitors, Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
- Soap & shampoo: Shampoo, conditioner and body soap are provided free at the washing stations. · 3 visitors, Nov 2025 – Jun 2026
- Payment: Cashless payment including QR codes such as PayPay is accepted. · 2 visitors, Aug 2025 – Mar 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Tuesday around 15:00. Busiest Sunday around 22:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 15:00–01:00 |
| Tuesday | 15:00–01:00 |
| Wednesday | 15:00–01:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 15:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 15:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 15:00–01:00 |
Closed Thursday.
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Shimo-OchiaiAbout 5 min on foot, 0.4 km in a straight line
Address
3-8-31 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku City, Tokyo〒169-0075 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Takadanobaba, 3 Chome−8−31 Tレジデンス · From the facility's listing
Show a driver
世界湯The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+813-3371-2409Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
x.comOfficial, in Japanese
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Questions
Common questions
Does Sekaiyu allow tattoos?
A foreign visitor with a visible tattoo said the bath is tattoo-OK, and another reviewer noted more tattooed customers here than at most sentos.
Can I visit Sekaiyu without staying overnight?
Listed as a sento (public bathhouse): a bath for day visitors by definition. No visitor review states otherwise.
How much does Sekaiyu cost?
Standard bath-only admission is 550 yen as of 2026, with an extra fee for sauna use.
