Winter is fast approaching and temperatures are dropping. Since it's the season for hot baths, why not give it a try? sentō (銭湯) ?
What is a sentō?銭湯) ?
The sentō (銭湯A public bathhouse (or bathhouse) is a type of Japanese public bathhouse where customers pay to bathe. Traditionally, they consist of a large room with a wall separating men and women. On each side, there are rows of taps and a large basin where customers bathe together after washing.
Since the second half of the 20the In the 20th century, they lost popularity, largely due to the introduction of Western-style private bathrooms. However, for some Japanese, public baths remain socially important because physical and emotional intimacy are closely intertwined. For others, access to the sentō (銭湯) is a necessity because they live in small apartments without private bathrooms, or because they prefer to wash in spacious areas. Finally, some appreciate being able to enjoy the saunas and hot tubs now found in sentō (銭湯) recent or renovated. Indeed, over time, the facilities have been modernized and some establishments offer a true sensory experience with many types of pools and a most relaxing setting.
Ready for the sentō experience (銭湯) ? We recommend 5 establishments in Tokyo! Go to the end of the article to take a look at sentō etiquette (銭湯), in order to avoid any missteps.
Address book: 5 sentō (銭湯) in Tokyo
- Bunka yokusen 文化浴泉 (Meguro)
- Fukunoyu ふくの湯 (Bunkyō)
- Daikokuyu 大黒湯 (Sumida)
- Akebonoyu あけぼの湯 (Taito)
- Ofuro no osama おふろの王様 (Shinagawa)
