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Tōhōyu
3.9★ · 175 Google ratings · Shinjuku City, Tokyo · 東宝湯
✓ Day visitors✓ Tattoos allowed✓ Outdoor bath
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesFrom the facility's listing
Hours
15:00–00:00From the facility's listing
Closed
FridayWeekly 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: Reviews conflict: two visitors said tattoos are unrestricted or OK (2025-2026), while another said tattoos are refused (2024). · 3 visitors, Sep 2024 – Mar 2026
- Price: Adult admission was 550 yen in 2025, up from 520 yen reported in 2024. · 2 visitors, May 2024 – Mar 2025
The bath
What you’ll find
Tōhōyu is a small, old-fashioned neighborhood public bathhouse (sento) in Shinjuku with two indoor tubs and one outdoor bath, no sauna, but reviewers disagree on whether tattoos are allowed.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
2Reported by two visitors
Outdoor bath
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Outdoor baths
1Reported by two visitors
Sauna
✕ NoConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Cold bath
✕ NoConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Rest area
✓ YesReported by one visitor
How we know this
- Indoor baths: There are two indoor tubs, typically one hotter jet bath and one milder charcoal-infused bath. · 2 visitors, Apr 2025 – Aug 2025
- Outdoor bath: An outdoor bath exists, described in 2024 as lukewarm or occasionally turned cold during hot weather. · 2 visitors, Aug 2024 – Oct 2024
- Outdoor baths: One outdoor bath is present, described as lukewarm or occasionally cold in summer 2024. · 2 visitors, Aug 2024 – Oct 2024
- Sauna: Most visitors (2025-2026) report there is no sauna, though one 2024 visitor mentioned using a sauna, suggesting a conflict. · 3 visitors, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026
- Cold bath: Most visitors report there is no cold bath (only a standing cold shower), though one 2024 visitor described the outdoor bath turning cold in summer heat. · 3 visitors, Aug 2025 – Oct 2025
- Rest area: A small waiting area near the entrance offers seating and drinks like milk and juice. · 1 visitor, Apr 2025
Guide
Good to know
Towels
Towels can be rented or purchased cheaply, but one visitor recommended bringing your own since the rental towel was inadequate.
Confirmed by recent visitor reportsPractical
What you need
Towels
Rental availableConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Soap & shampoo
✓ ProvidedConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Parking
✓ On siteFrom the facility's listing
How we know this
- Towels: Towels can be rented or purchased cheaply, but one visitor recommended bringing your own since the rental towel was inadequate. · 3 visitors, Mar 2025 – Nov 2025
- Soap & shampoo: Body soap and shampoo are provided free at the washing stations. · 3 visitors, Mar 2025 – May 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Tuesday around 15:00. Busiest Saturday around 19:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 15:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 15:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 15:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 15:00–00:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 15:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 15:00–00:00 |
Closed Friday.
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Higashi-shinjukuAbout 5 min on foot, 0.4 km in a straight line
Address
7 Chome-11-5 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, JapanFrom the facility's listing
Show a driver
東宝湯The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+813-6228-0993Japanese-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 Tōhōyu allow tattoos?
Reviews conflict: two visitors said tattoos are unrestricted or OK (2025-2026), while another said tattoos are refused (2024).
Can I visit Tōhōyu without staying overnight?
Listed as a sento (public bathhouse): a bath for day visitors by definition. No visitor review states otherwise.
How much does Tōhōyu cost?
Adult admission was 550 yen in 2025, up from 520 yen reported in 2024.
