Tsuru-no-yu, Chofu
CHOFU SENTO & SAUNA — EST. 1952

Chofu
Tsuru-no-yu

Everyone welcome. Tattoos too.

Tsuru-no-yu is a traditional sento (public bath) loved by locals since 1952, reborn in April 2026 and famous for its saunas. The perfect finish to a day of soba and temple-hopping at nearby Jindaiji. Enjoy a craft beer after your bath. No reservation needed.

Open daily
6:00–25:00 (break 10–12)
Closed
Tuesdays
Admission
¥600
Station
Nishi-Chofu 7 min walk
🐉 Tattoos welcome — no need to cover up.

All guests are welcome, regardless of tattoo size.

First time?

How to sento, in 6 steps

Never been to a Japanese public bath? It's easy. Here's the whole ritual.

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Shoes off at the door

Put your shoes in a locker at the entrance and keep the key with you, then head to the front desk.

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Pay at the front desk

Adults ¥600. Sauna is extra: +¥500 on the men's side (barrel sauna) / +¥200 on the women's side. Credit cards, IC cards and QR payments accepted. Rent towels here too.

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Undress completely

Everything goes in a locker in the changing room. Only your small towel comes into the bath area. No swimwear, no phones.

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Wash before you soak

Rinse and wash your body at the sitting showers first. Shampoo and body soap are free.

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Soak & enjoy

Hop between the hot baths, the cold bath and the saunas. Keep your towel and your hair out of the water.

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Rehydrate & relax

Finish with a craft beer in the lobby, or pick from the drink lineup: lemon sours, herbal tea and more.

⚡ About the "denki-buro" (electric bath): one of the bathtubs runs a mild electric current that tingles and massages your muscles. It surprises first-timers. Try it slowly, and skip it if you have a pacemaker or are pregnant.
Baths & Sauna

What's inside

42°C

Hot baths

Jet bath, electric bath and ultrasonic bath. Properly hot, the way Tokyo locals like it.

Warm

Duck radon bath

A gentle radon bath filled with rubber ducks. Kids love it, and so do tired adults.

18°C

Well-water cold bath

Soft, natural well water, generously overflowing. The perfect plunge after the sauna. No swimming or dunking your head, please.

Hot

Herbal mist sauna

One of the hottest mist saunas in Japan, scented with herbs. A gentler way to sweat.

85°C

Barrel sauna

The only barrel sauna at any Tokyo sento. Self-service löyly, plus an outdoor cool-down space with a chimney view. On the men's side; the sides swap every Wednesday.

Lobby

Craft beer & herbal tea

Four craft beers on rotation, draft beer, lemon sours, and an original herbal tea you can even sip in the bath area.

Bath area Barrel sauna Lobby
Prices

Admission & rentals

Admission

Adults (junior high and up)¥600
Elementary school kids¥200
Preschoolers¥100
Sauna, men's side (barrel sauna)+¥500
Sauna, women's side+¥200
Free: shampoo, conditioner, body soap, hair dryers.

Rentals & amenities

Towel set (face + bath)¥300
Sauna hat¥300
Bath towel¥200
Face towel¥100
Razor, toothbrush, skincare, etc.¥100 each
Came empty-handed? No problem. Rent everything at the front desk.
💳 We accept cash, credit cards, e-money, transit IC cards and QR payments.
Good to know

Before you visit

🚻 Baths are separated by gender

Men's and women's bath areas are separate. The two sides swap every Wednesday, so Wednesday is the day for women to try the barrel sauna.

⏱ How long do people stay?

Most guests spend 1 to 2 hours. There's no rush. Come as you are, leave when you're ready.

🧖 No time limit in the sauna

Stay as long as you like. Just listen to your body and hydrate.

👶 Babies and kids are very welcome

We have a baby bath and a diaper-changing space (women's side). Our motto: ages 0 to 100.

🔇 Keep it mellow

Quiet chatting is fine, but please keep voices low so everyone can relax.

🥤 Drinks

No water fountain in the changing room, so grab a drink at the front desk first. Non-glass drinks can be brought in.

🔒 Lockers & dryers

Hair dryers are free. Lockers on the men's side take a ¥100 coin, returned when you're done.

🏃 Runners welcome

Use us as your run station for just the admission fee. Tell the front desk "run-ste, please."

👥 Groups of 10 or more

Please let us know in advance by phone or Instagram DM.

Access

Getting here

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Address1-10-2 Shimoishiwara, Chofu, Tokyo 182-0034
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Train7 min walk from Nishi-Chofu Station (Keio Line), about 20 min from Shinjuku
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From Jindaiji Temple10 min by taxi (2.5 km) or a 30 min stroll. The classic finish to a temple & soba day
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From Ajinomoto Stadium20 min walk. Perfect after a match
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Parking3 spaces in front, plus about 20 street parking meters nearby
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Phone+81-42-428-0020
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