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Thermae-Yu
4.1★ · 3,803 Google ratings · Shinjuku City, Tokyo · テルマー湯
✓ Day visitors✓ Outdoor bath✓ Sauna
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Hours
00:00–24:00From the facility's listing
Tattoos
✕ Not allowedStated on the facility's website
Price
¥4,000 adultReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Day visitors: Visitors reported walk-in day use with no reservation needed and weekday admission around 2000+ yen (2026). · 2 visitors, Aug 2026
- Tattoos: stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09
- Price: A 2026 review stated the price exceeded 4,000 yen, while an earlier note in the same year mentioned a lower weekday price of around 2,000 yen. · 2 visitors, Aug 2026
The bath
What you’ll find
Thermae-Yu is a large 24-hour sauna and spa complex in Shinjuku with communal indoor/outdoor baths, a sauna and cold plunge, and walk-in day use, but tattoo policy reportedly differs for tourists versus local residents.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
5Reported by one visitor
Outdoor bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Sauna
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Cold bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Rest area
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Restaurant
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Spring water
Spring type
natural hot spring water transported from Umeki Onsen, IzuReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Indoor baths: A 2026 review counted 1 cold and 4 hot indoor tubs among the facility's seven baths. · 1 visitor, Aug 2026
- Outdoor bath: Multiple 2026 reviews describe an outdoor bath area with hot-spring and carbonated tubs and outdoor seating. · 3 visitors, Aug 2026
- Sauna: Reviews from 2026 describe multiple large saunas reaching around 95–100°C with periodic automatic löyly. · 3 visitors, Aug 2026 – Sep 2026
- Cold bath: Visitors reported a cold plunge bath measuring roughly 12–16°C in 2026. · 3 visitors, Aug 2026 – Sep 2026
- Rest area: Multiple 2026 reviews describe extensive nap and lounge areas across several floors. · 3 visitors, Aug 2026
- Restaurant: Several 2026 reviews mention an on-site restaurant or food court serving meals. · 3 visitors, Aug 2026 – Sep 2026
- Spring type: Reviewers in 2026 described the outdoor bath as using natural hot spring water transported from Umeki Onsen in Izu, similar in character to Yugawara spring water. · 2 visitors, Aug 2026 – Sep 2026
Guide
Good to know
English signage
Reviewers in 2026 reported that English communication and signage were limited or difficult.
Reported by two visitorsTowels
One 2026 review said the admission fee includes a bath towel, while another said towels must be purchased separately.
Reported by two visitorsPractical
What you need
Towels
✓ IncludedReported by two visitors
Hair dryer
✓ YesReported by two visitors
English signage
✕ NoReported by two visitors
Wheelchair
✓ Entrance, restroomAccessible entrance, restroom per the listing; the baths themselves are not assessed
How we know this
- Towels: One 2026 review said the admission fee includes a bath towel, while another said towels must be purchased separately. · 2 visitors, Aug 2026
- Hair dryer: Reviews from 2026 note hair dryers and styling tools available in the changing area. · 2 visitors, Aug 2026
- English signage: Reviewers in 2026 reported that English communication and signage were limited or difficult. · 2 visitors, Aug 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Monday around 3:00. Busiest Saturday around 22:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Tuesday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Wednesday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Thursday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Friday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00–24:00 |
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Shinjuku-sanchomeAbout 5 min on foot, 0.4 km in a straight line
Address
Thermae-yu B1F, 1-1-2 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukicho, 1 Chome−1−2 テルマー湯内 B1F · From the facility's listing
Show a driver
テルマー湯The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+813-5285-1726Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
thermae-yu.jpOfficial, in Japanese
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Questions
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Can I visit Thermae-Yu without staying overnight?
Visitors reported walk-in day use with no reservation needed and weekday admission around 2000+ yen (2026).
How much does Thermae-Yu cost?
A 2026 review stated the price exceeded 4,000 yen, while an earlier note in the same year mentioned a lower weekday price of around 2,000 yen.
