Private baths and family baths in Tokyo
- One-hour room fees include ¥2,100 at Sayano Yudokoro and ¥3,000 at Setonoyu, with admission or bathing fees charged separately everywhere.
- Sayano Yudokoro accepts advance website bookings, Setonoyu books by phone on the day, and Kodai-no-Yu and Toyosu apply inside on the day.
- Under a Tokyo ordinance, men and women aged 7 and over cannot bathe together, including families in private baths at Sayano Yudokoro and Setonoyu.
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This page compares 4 private baths (kashikiri-buro, also called family baths) in Tokyo’s 23 wards and Akiruno City that you can use on a day trip once you enter the facility. The room fee for 1 hour is ¥2,100 at Maenohara Onsen Sayano Yudokoro in Itabashi, ¥3,000 at Akigawa Keikoku Setonoyu in Akiruno, ¥3,300 at Tokyo Tennen Onsen Kodai-no-Yu in Katsushika and ¥4,500 at Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Club in Koto. At every one of them, the admission or bathing fee is charged separately. The private bath at Tokyo-Yugawara Onsen Manyo-no-Yu in Machida can only be used by overnight guests.
In short
- Cheapest, with a booked time slot: Sayano Yudokoro (¥2,100 for 1 hour, booked on the official website).
- Choose by bath material: Kodai-no-Yu (a round granite bath or a square cypress bath, both ¥3,300).
- By train with no reservation: Toyosu Manyo Club (about 4 minutes on foot from Shijo-mae Station; advance booking is not accepted).
- In nature, with a child in diapers: Setonoyu (children in diapers can use the private bath).
- To stay overnight with a private bath: Manyo-no-Yu (Machida), Toyosu Manyo Club, or a cottage at Setonoyu.
Checked with official pages on October 17, 2026 (Japan time).
Note: In Japan, public baths are normally separated by gender and you bathe without a swimsuit. A private bath is a room you rent for your own group. It is also where families with small children go. Every facility on this page has a tattoo rule (see section 2).
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1. Room fee, nearest station and booking for the 5 facilities in one table
Sayano Yudokoro has the lowest room fee for 1 hour, ¥2,100. All 4 day-use facilities charge a separate admission (bathing) fee. Manyo-no-Yu in Machida is for overnight guests only.
| Facility | Nearest station | Room fee, 1 hour | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayano Yudokoro | About 8 min from Shimura-sakaue | ¥2,100 | Advance booking on the official site |
| Setonoyu | Bus from Musashi-Itsukaichi | ¥3,000 | By phone on the day of use only |
| Kodai-no-Yu | Free shuttle bus from Shin-Koiwa and others | ¥3,300 | On the day, inside after entering |
| Toyosu Manyo Club | About 4 min from Shijo-mae | ¥4,500 | No advance booking |
| Manyo-no-Yu (Machida) | 10–15 min by free shuttle bus from Minami-Machida Grandberry Park | ¥2,750 (overnight guests only) | Overnight guests can book by phone in advance |
2. Things to know in Tokyo
Under a Tokyo Metropolitan ordinance, men and women aged 7 and over cannot use the same bathroom. Sayano Yudokoro and Setonoyu say that even in a private bath, men and women aged 7 and over cannot bathe together, including couples and families. A family with a child aged 7 or over can use a private bath at these two places only as a same-sex group.
The day-use private baths in this article are 3 in the 23 wards and 1 in the Tama area. Room fees run from ¥2,100 to ¥4,500 an hour, plus the admission fee for each person.
All 4 places have a tattoo rule. Sayano Yudokoro refuses entry to people with tattoos that cannot be hidden by 2 paid cover stickers, and Kodai-no-Yu and Setonoyu do not admit people with tattoos, including tattoo stickers. Toyosu Manyo Club also refuses entry, but may admit people who can follow the facility’s rules.
Booking works in 3 ways: booked in advance (Sayano Yudokoro), by phone on the day only (Setonoyu), and applied for inside on the day (Kodai-no-Yu and Toyosu). To bathe at a fixed time on a weekend or holiday, Sayano Yudokoro is the best fit.
3. Maenohara Onsen Sayano Yudokoro (Itabashi Ward)
The private semi-open-air bath “Akari”, set in a garden, is ¥2,100 (tax included) for 1 hour. Admission is ¥970 on weekdays and ¥1,300 on weekends and holidays for adults, and ¥600 on weekdays and ¥900 on weekends and holidays for elementary school children and younger.
There are 10 slots a day, each 1 hour: slot 1 is 9:30–10:30, slot 2 is 11:00–12:00, and so on. Slots 6 to 10 have a herbal bath that changes monthly. You book from the reservation link on the hot spring page of the Sayano Yudokoro official site (Japanese), and you must register credit card details when booking. For slot 10 (22:50–23:50), the site asks you to send an email inquiry.
Children in diapers can use the private bath. Children in diapers (including training pants) cannot enter the large baths, so parents of babies rely on the private bath. Men and women aged 7 and over cannot bathe together, even as a family.
It is about an 8-minute walk from Exit A2 of Shimura-sakaue Station, and there is free parking (access page, Japanese). A notice of September 29, 2026 says that from November 4, 2026 the adult fee after 18:00 on weekdays rose from ¥970 to ¥1,000, and the 10-visit weekday coupon card rose from ¥8,300 to ¥8,700 (notice, Japanese).
| Name | Maenohara Onsen Sayano Yudokoro |
|---|---|
| Address | 3-41-1 Maenocho, Itabashi City, Tokyo |
| Hours / Closed | 9:00–24:00 (last entry 23:00). Private bath "Akari" has 10 slots from 9:30–23:50. Closed 1–2 times a year for facility inspection |
| Phone | 03-5916-3826 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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4. Akigawa Keikoku Setonoyu (Akiruno City)
The private bath “Yumeji” is ¥3,000 for 1 hour, with a bath of about 12.9 square meters that fits 4 adults. The bathing fee is separate: for 3 hours, adults (junior high school and older) pay ¥1,100 on weekdays and ¥1,200 on holidays, elementary school children ¥550 on weekdays and ¥600 on holidays, and preschool children are free.
You book by phone on the day of use. Reservations for earlier days are not accepted. The other private bath, “Namiji”, can be used only by people with a disability certificate. The water temperature averages 40–42°C, shampoo, conditioner, body soap and face wash are provided, and the changing room has a toilet (hot spring page, Japanese).
Children in diapers cannot use the large baths, only the private bath. Men and women aged 7 and over cannot bathe together even as a couple, and people with tattoos, tattoo stickers or body paint cannot use the private bath either. Towels are sold, not rented (FAQ, Japanese).
There is no shuttle bus. Take the Nishi-Tokyo Bus from Musashi-Itsukaichi Station on the JR Itsukaichi Line to the “Setonoyu” stop on the grounds. There are 135 free parking spaces (access, Japanese). If you stay in a cottage and bathe again the next morning, you can see availability and prices on Rakuten Travel. [Rakuten Travel] See availability and prices at Akigawa Keikoku Setonoyu (ad) and Jalan page for Akigawa Keikoku Setonoyu (ad)
| Name | Akigawa Keikoku Setonoyu |
|---|---|
| Address | 565 Otsu, Akiruno City, Tokyo |
| Hours / Closed | April–November 10:00–22:00 (last reception 21:00), December–March 10:00–21:00 (last reception 20:00). Closed days on official calendar |
| Phone | 042-595-2614 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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5. Tokyo Tennen Onsen Kodai-no-Yu (Katsushika Ward)
There are 2 family baths, each ¥3,300 (tax included) for 1 hour, and the time cannot be extended. “Jomon-no-Yu” is a round granite bath 1.8 m across, and “Yayoi-no-Yu” is a square cypress bath (1.44 m × 1.94 m). Both have a changing room, washstand, toilet, air conditioning and amenities.
Admission is ¥2,680 for adults (first year of junior high school and older) and ¥1,320 for children (age 0 to elementary school), including a bath towel, a face towel and house wear. You apply for a family bath for the same day at the towel counter on the 2nd floor after you enter. Phone reservations are not accepted. Applications are taken from 10:00 to 20:30 on the day, and you can use the baths from 10:00 to 22:30. The facility describes them as rooms where people with small children can enjoy the hot spring without worrying about other guests (family bath page, fees and access page, Japanese).
People with tattoos, tattoo stickers or body paint cannot enter (facility guide, Japanese).
Free shuttle buses run from Shin-Koiwa, Kameari, Kanamachi and Aoto stations. There is parking for 450 cars, and it is open every day of the year.
| Name | Tokyo Tennen Onsen Kodai-no-Yu |
|---|---|
| Address | 4-2-1 Okudo, Katsushika City, Tokyo |
| Hours / Closed | 10:00–23:00 (last entry 21:30), open year-round. Family baths 10:00–22:30 |
| Phone | 03-5654-2611 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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6. Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Club (Koto Ward)
The family bath is ¥4,500 (room fee) for 1 hour, with no advance booking. You use it on the day. The private family bath is also a natural hot spring, and the rule is to lower the blinds completely when using it (fees and hours, Japanese).
To use the facilities you need the “Maru-toku set” admission (10:00 to 3:00 a.m.): ¥3,850 for adults (junior high school and older), ¥2,000 for elementary school children, ¥1,400 for ages 3 to preschool, and free under 3. Adults also pay a ¥150 bathing tax (not charged for those under 12). It is open 24 hours every day of the year, and the large baths are cleaned from 3:00 to 5:00 a.m.
Children who are not out of diapers (including training pants) cannot use the large baths, and the official site points to the private bath. For children aged 7 and over, boys use the men’s bath and girls the women’s bath. People with tattoos, tattoo stickers or body paint are refused entry, but may be admitted if they can follow the facility’s rules.
It is about a 4-minute walk from Shijo-mae Station on the Yurikamome line, connected by a passage on the 2nd floor (access, Japanese). You can stay in a guest room, and availability and prices for a stay are on Rakuten Travel. [Rakuten Travel] See availability and prices at Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Club (ad) and Jalan page for Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Club (ad)
| Name | Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Club |
|---|---|
| Address | 6-5-1 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo |
| Hours / Closed | Open 24 hours, open year-round (large bath cleaning 3:00–5:00 late night) |
| Phone | 03-3532-4126 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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7. A private bath for overnight guests: Tokyo-Yugawara Onsen Manyo-no-Yu (Machida City)
The private bath on the 8th floor is for overnight guests only. The room fee is ¥2,750 for 1 hour, and it can be used from 11:00 to 22:00 (last reception 21:00). People who have booked a stay plan can reserve in advance by phone. Day visitors cannot use it.
The private bath is also a natural hot spring, and is described as a bath where people with small children can bathe without worrying about other guests (hot spring page, fees and hours page, Japanese). Children who are not out of diapers cannot use the large baths, and the private bath is suggested. People with tattoos, tattoo stickers or body paint are refused entry, but may be admitted if they can follow the facility’s rules.
It is about 10–15 minutes by free shuttle bus from Minami-Machida Grandberry Park Station, and about 35–40 minutes from Machida Station (access, Japanese). For a stay, see availability and prices on Rakuten Travel. [Rakuten Travel] See availability and prices at Tokyo-Yugawara Onsen Manyo-no-Yu (ad) and Jalan page for Tokyo-Yugawara Onsen Manyo-no-Yu (ad)
For other onsen inns in Tokyo, see our page (in Japanese), 6 onsen inns in Tokyo.
Common questions
Can couples and families bathe together?
Sayano Yudokoro and Setonoyu say that men and women aged 7 and over cannot bathe together, even couples and families. Families with children under 7 can use the private bath.
Can children in diapers enter?
The private bath at Sayano Yudokoro accepts children in diapers. At Setonoyu, the private bath is the only bath that children in diapers can use. At Toyosu Manyo Club and Manyo-no-Yu, children who are not out of diapers cannot use the large baths, and a private bath is suggested.
Can I just show up on the day?
At Setonoyu, call on the day. At Kodai-no-Yu, apply inside after you enter. At Toyosu, you use it on the day. Sayano Yudokoro uses time slots booked on its official site, so on weekends and holidays book first.
| Name | Tokyo-Yugawara Onsen Manyo-no-Yu (Machida) |
|---|---|
| Address | 7-3-1 Tsuruma, Machida City, Tokyo |
| Hours / Closed | Open 24 hours. Private bath 11:00–22:00 (last reception 21:00) |
| Phone | 042-788-4126 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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Sources
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Checked with official pages on October 17, 2026 (Japan time).
