Written by Jane Pipkin
Kairyo-Yu is a retro public bathhouse, popular with local Tokyoites. Despite being near the heart of Shibuya, you will feel a world away from it.
What to expect?
From rejuvenating carbonated spring baths to refreshing cold baths, a variety of “beauty baths” are enriched with water that boasts an ion balance akin to that of natural hot springs. Having a soak in each of these baths is believed to offer numerous benefits for your skin and overall wellbeing.
Are tattoos allowed?
Yes, Kairyo-Yu is a tattoo-friendly sento.
How much?
Entry costs ¥550 for adults, ¥400 for Junior high school students and ¥200 elementary school students. You can also pay an additional ¥450 to use the sauna.
How to get to Kairyo-Yu
It takes 10 minutes to walk to Kairyo-Yu from Shibuya Station. Alternatively, you can the Number 87 bus (to Tamachi Station) from Shibuya Station to Shibuya Shako-mae. From there, it is a 2-minute walk.
Middle School students: ¥400
Elementary School students: ¥200
- 0.7 km from Ebisu Station Hibiya Line (H2)Yamanote Line (JY21)
- 0.8 km from Daikanyama Station Tōkyū Tōyoko Line (TY2)
- 0.9 km from Shibuya Station Fukutoshin Line (C16)Ginza Line (G1)Hanzomon Line (Z1)Yamanote Line (JY20)Keio Inokashira Line (IN1)Tōkyū Den-en-toshi Line (DT1)Tōkyū Tōyoko Line (TY1)
