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Musashi-Koyama Onsen Shimizu-yu
武蔵小山温泉 清水湯
Five minutes on foot from Musashi-Koyama Station on the Tōkyū Meguro line, this rare central-Tokyo bathhouse offers two different natural hot springs. The indoor bath is coffee-coloured 'kuroyu' (sodium-bicarbonate water); the open-air bath uses salty rust-brown 'golden water' pumped from 1,500 m below and left free-flowing — both certified as therapeutic springs. Admission is Tokyo's standard sentō rate of ¥550, with sauna and bedrock bath extra. Open 12:00–24:00, from 08:00 on Sundays; closed Mondays (open if a holiday). Close to Meguro and Gotanda, it pairs perfectly with snacking along the Palm shopping arcade. Soap and shampoo provided.
- Price (adult)
- ¥550
- Hours
- 12:00–24:00 (Sun from 08:00)
- Closed
- Mon (open if a holiday)
- Access
- 5 min on foot from the east exit of Musashi-Koyama Station (Tōkyū Meguro line); about 10 min by Tōkyū bus from JR Gotanda Station
- Water type
- Bicarbonate spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 03-3781-0575
- Official site
- www.shimizuyu.com ↗
- Open in Google Maps
- Google Maps ↗
Essentials
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Why go
- Two springs: black and golden water
- Free-flowing onsen at ¥550 sentō price
- 5 min from station; Sundays from 8 am
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- Payment is usually by ticket machine in cash — bring coins.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Sauna & wellness
Price
Who with
Mood & scenery
Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 ゆる〜と（大人550円・12–24時 日曜8時〜・月曜休 祝日営業）
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