A Showa-retro natural hot spring sento that gently warms the mind and body
Experience the ultimate 'totonoi' at an urban oasis
【天然温泉 湯どんぶり栄湯】
Located in Nihonzutsumi, Taito City, Tokyo, "天然温泉 湯どんぶり栄湯" preserves the charm of the Showa era while constantly evolving.
Although it is a long-established public bathhouse with over 70 years of history, its greatest feature is that soft natural hot spring water is used for everything—from the bathtubs to the showers and even the taps.
The hot spring, reputed to be gentle on the skin and to leave hair glossy, is deeply loved not only by local residents but also by sauna enthusiasts and tourists who travel from afar.
Within the atmosphere of a traditional bathhouse adorned with retro painted murals of Mt. Fuji, industry-first facilities and the latest saunas merge to create a truly one-of-a-kind space.
Top 3 highlights
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1. Signature 「どんぶり湯」 and a supreme 「ナノファインバブル」 experience
The symbol of 「湯どんぶり栄湯」, and its famed attraction, is the large cauldron bath 「どんぶり湯」 in the spacious open‑air bath. The water, which blends ultra‑fine 「ナノファインバブル」 into the natural hot spring, is astonishingly soft and warms you to the core. It gently removes impurities from your pores, and the moisturized feel of your skin after bathing is exceptional.
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2. Enjoy 「オート熱波」 in the birthplace of sauna and a variety of saunas
This place is also known as a popular facility where you can enjoy 「オート熱波」, and its dedication to sauna equipment is outstanding. The men’s side is equipped with stoves from Finland’s long‑established manufacturer 「Helo」, and the women’s side with stoves from 「METOS Iki」. Furthermore, from December 2024, a full‑fledged trailer sauna equipped with a 「harvia」 stove using firewood from Akita’s broadleaf trees has been newly installed, and together with one of the deepest cold baths in Tokyo, it offers the supreme 「ととのい」.
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3. 「美泡水風呂」 and carefully curated medicinal and carbonated baths
For cooling down after the sauna, the 「美泡水風呂」, whose delicate bubbles envelop your whole body, is recommended. In addition, the Kampo medicinal bath 「宝寿湯」, created from a careful selection of 2,500 kinds of crude drugs, and the 「超高濃度炭酸泉」 using Maifan stone each reflect the owner’s dedication. You can enjoy such a variety of baths and sauna experiences that one visit is not enough. With the wide range of baths and saunas, you will want to come back again and again.
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Facility information
| Name | 天然温泉 湯どんぶり栄湯 |
| Address | 〒111-0021 東京都台東区日本堤１丁目４−５ |
| Access |
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Minowa Station 11 minutes on foot Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Minowa Station/Minami-Senju Station 11 minutes on foot |
| Parking | 3 spaces (Please inform the reception when using.) |
| Business Hours |
Weekdays & Saturday 14:00-23:00 (last admission 22:30) Sunday & Holidays 12:00-23:00 (last admission 22:30) |
| Closed |
Wednesday ※We may be closed irregularly for repairs/renovation. For details, please check our social media (X, Instagram). |
| Fees |
Adult (age 13+ / junior high students) 550 yen Child 7–12 (elementary school students) 200 yen Small child 100 yen Sauna fee 600 yen Common bath ticket booklet (10 tickets) 5,400 yen Sauna ticket booklet (10 tickets) 5,500 yen |
| Payment Methods |
Bath and sauna fees can be paid by cash, QR payment, or cashless methods such as credit cards. ※Payment for common bath tickets is cash only.
※Accepted credit card companies are as follows: |
| Amenities |
Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, toothbrushes, etc. available from 50 yen. Lotion, emulsion, etc. available from 100 yen |
| Official Website | https://sakaeyu.com |
Other Recommended Information
At 湯どんぶり栄湯, thoughtful touches let you relax even after your bath.
• Cashless payments: Despite being a traditional sento, payments via PayPay and various credit cards are accepted, making it friendly for modern travelers.
• Original goods: Towels, sauna hats, and more featuring a cute logo inspired by the “yudonburi” motif are available—perfect souvenirs for your trip.
Enjoy a fully relaxing time at Sakaeyu, where downtown warmth coexists with the latest facilities.
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© Umeda Shokai Co., Ltd.
© Umeda Shokai Co., Ltd.
References
- 天然温泉 湯どんぶり栄湯 official website: https://sakaeyu.com
BASIC INFORMATION
| Name |
天然温泉 湯どんぶり栄湯 (テンネンオンセン・ユドンブリ・サカエユ) |
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| Address | 1-4-5 Nihonzutsumi, Taito City, Tokyo Access |
| Phone | 03-3875-2885 |
| Official URL | https://sakaeyu.com/ |
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FACILITY INFORMATION
- Children
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Children welcome
- Payment
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Credit cards accepted -
Mobile payment available
- Other
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Recommended for families -
Recommended for couples -
Groups allowed -
Rain or shine -
Coin-operated lockers -
Day-use bathing available -
Natural hot spring -
open-air bath -
Sauna -
vending machine -
Spa & Massage -
Plentiful amenities -
Hair dryer