Toshimaen Niwa-no-yu

Third visit in three years, and let me tell you – this spa continues to be one of Tokyo’s greatest low-key luxuries. This place is a masterclass in ROI for your mental health. First, let’s talk about the new Finnish spa in the men’s area. Imagine a big, bright dry sauna with wood benches stacked like bleachers at a Knicks game, except everyone is naked and silent, and no one is checking their phone. The routine is simple: 1. Shower off. 2. Head into the Finnish sauna (it’s dry heat, unlike the steam rooms). 3. Sweat it out until you feel your pulse in your teeth. 4. Step out and dunk yourself in the ice-cold plunge pool right outside. 5. Repeat as many times as your cardiovascular system will allow. The food upstairs? Outstanding. Japanese spa food is criminally underrated – fresh soba, crispy karaage, draft beer, and little pickled sides to reset your sodium levels after sweating out half your soul. All in, $60 for two people to be fully relaxed, steamed, cleaned, fed, and borderline reborn. In a city where you can easily spend $60 just to sit in a cramped bar sipping a craft IPA while trying to hear your date, this is a deal that borders on moral obligation. Go. Respect the quiet. And for the love of god, rinse before you get in the tubs.

Very nice to be able to go to onsen so near Tokyo with nice Japanese garden outdoor view, plus good facilities and services offering. After hours of shopping and sightseeing, it is a luxury way to relax and regain energy at a very friendly price. Another service great for foreigner is they allow visitors to rent swimming suits on site for tourist not comfortable with naked onsen custom in Japan. I recommend this place to all tourist visiting Tokyo.

Went on Sat 6pm & it cost 2100yen. Upon entry, put shoe in locker at 100yen refundable. Another bigger locker for shopping 🛍️ at 100yen refundable. Walked to the reception, the staff do speak English. No tattoo allowed. A bag of towels & clothes given. Gender separated hot baths. There is a mix gender pool In the man bath, 2 indoor & 1 outdoor bath Sauna with cold pool. 2nd floor is the restaurant, massage area, relaxation area with recliner chair (usb slot) etc Have a good time soaking the tired legs

wonderful, has a bade pool that you can enter mixed gender with swimsuits and a separated gendered hot spring as well. has an outdoor hot spring with a japanese garden. food was delicious, had the katsudon and the matcha with dango was also great! pretty empty on a tuesday evening, and theres an evening discount on weekdays after 6pm until closing.

I had the pleasure of visiting this quaint place. The facility itself shows its age but it has everything one needs to relax. I particularly like the outdoor bath with the view of the forest. We went there midday on a Saturday and it wasn’t too busy. They appear to be rather strict on the tattoo policy. Sauna was nice and hot. It was also very quiet which helped me to relax. Restaurant has a good selection of traditional Japanese fair and the food was nice. Overall, I had a lovely experience.

The hot springs themselves were nice and the overall place is clean and well-maintained, but unfortunately the experience for non-Japanese speakers was very unclear and frustrating. For tourists who don’t speak Japanese, there is very little guidance or explanation in English. Signage was confusing or non-existent in some areas, and at one point we accidentally entered an area we didn’t realise was restricted. Instead of calmly explaining, a staff member ran over and quite rudely told us to leave immediately. There were no clear signs indicating we weren’t allowed there, which made the situation uncomfortable and embarrassing. Another disappointment was that while the basic entry covers only the simplest facilities, almost everything else inside costs extra. There are many additional activities and experiences, but most require additional payment, which is not clearly explained in advance. This should be made much more transparent before entry, so visitors know what they are actually paying for.

this place has been my favorite place to visit in tokyo as i love swimming, the authentic hot springs are very relaxing and enjoyable even in this heat wave throughout japan. past 6pm you’ll get an 800¥ discount from 2500¥ normal, weekends they charge extra. you can rent a swimsuit here but i prefer to bring my own. the staff don’t speak english well but if you need to know something you can just use a translator app. there is a relaxation area upstairs as well as a dining area and a small gift shop.

Fantastic place to relax and enjoy this super clean facility. There is the naked part with tubs and pools for each gender then there is a family pool area that requires swimsuits with 3 pools. If you forget to bring a swimsuit you can rent one for 470yen. They provide everything you need for the 2300 yen entrance fee (towels, soaps, sandals to walk around the beautiful gardens). No tattoos allowed. Well worth the trip by train to experience the quality waters that will melt your body away into a bliss. Highly recommend to anyone. I think no one under 13 is allowed

Very clean co-ed spa in Tokyo which is hard to find. The staff spoke very little English but there were signs everywhere in English and Japanese which helped a lot. Their cafe serves only Japanese food which you order electronically from your table.

My fiance and I decided to come here at the end of our 2 week trip in Japan. We were walking a lot so we decided that an onsen would be the perfect way to end our vacation. This was the only co-ed onsen I can find near us. I wanted to be able to hang out together and not be split up. 2 stars for the co-ed pool areas: the main pool, hot springs and sauna were actually pretty outdated. The tile was discolored and/or chipping. The main pool room looked bland. 5 stars for the gender specific nude areas: It seems they just remodeled it. I was amazed at the steam room and the sauna in comparison to the co-ed one. They also have gender specific hot springs as well. I enjoyed my time here and it was extremely relaxing. I paid around 26 yen which is very affordable. FYI: if you have a tattoo, you are not allowed entry.

Very relaxing spa with both separated and co-ed pools! I visited with my husband and only used the co-ed pools. The indoor co-ed pool is quite large and has numerous stations with different types of jets to massage different parts of your body. There are also two co-ed hot springs outdoors surrounded by a Japanese garden, one of which is an amber colored sodium chloride water and the other which is soft water. Both are great to relax in while taking in the peaceful scenery, and it's extra nice to be in the hot water when the air outside is cold! There is a restaurant and massage area upstairs where you can have a delicious meal and different types of massages. Everything is paid for with a provided wristband that has a barcode and your locker key, so you don't have to carry money around - you just have to pay the balance at checkout before leaving. Staff does not speak much English, but many signs have English translations and they will do their best to help you if you are confused. Tips: - Don't forget to take off your shoes immediately after entering (before stepping on the hardwood floor) - Bring your own swimsuit if you plan on bathing in the co-ed pools - Read all signs carefully because there are lots of guidelines! (Women must tie up hair so it doesn't go in the pool, shower before going in the pool, etc.) - Pre-pay online using the website for a 300 yen discount per person! (Effective until the end of December 2018 as of the writing of this review...not sure if they will continue having the promotion afterward)

Love this oasis of an onsen in Tokyo! We were looking for a final onsen experience in Japan after a night bus ride from Kyoto and decided to go to Toshimaen as it was the only onsen we could find with a mixed gender bathing pool. Loved the individual gender areas, especially the giant flower pots that were like individual tubs to soak in. Also loved the different types of saunas available to try, as well as the cold pools. We also loved that they have a room to nap in. Easily could have spent a whole day there!

To be honest, I rarely go to hot springs but this one was great for the price. We went in the middle of August on a Wednesday night after 6pm when you can get the discounted price. The total for my girlfriend and I came out to 2590 yen. (About 26 dollars). This covered your entrance fee, a nice bath gown set, locker rental for your clothes and wallet, a small face towel, and a large towel for your body. From what I've read, this isn't a traditional Japanese onsen (hot spring) bc it has co-ed areas in the middle of the two locker rooms. This was nice for my girlfriend and I as we wanted to hang out together. The co-ed area has some cool areas: individual water pressure massage areas, steam room, salt mineral hot spring, clear water hot spring, and hot sauna. The male and female areas have a lot of boy springs and even a cold bath room too. And last you need to be naked in those areas. It's a 30 min train ride from shinjuku so give it a shot, your body feels fresh afterwards. P.S. Can't bring your phone or shoes in, but they have lockers in the front for that.

5 STARS!!! There are coed areas and gender specific nude areas. By the way, if you have visible tattoos, you are not allowed so if you have some, you may have to wear a bathing suit that covers them. The facility is very clean (as most places in Japan). I'm a germaphobe and wear slippers everywhere but didn't feel grossed out by walking barefoot. Since I was with some friends and my husband, we opted out to stay only in coed areas. They have a large round bath area, a mineral yellowish pool (not exactly sure what it was because it was in Japanese), a lukewarm bath, and a cold bath. There is also a shower that pours water from a bucket when you pull a string...so much fun! We had such a good time here. I think we spent a little over 2 hours which was plenty of time. Also, after 6pm, they offer a discount (close to half off regular price).

A true Japanese experience! This was my first ever public onsen, and luckily we had 2 friends who spoke Japanese to accompany my husband and I so they were able to tell us what to do, which was good because there were no signs in English. There are sections for women only and men only, but I was told that this is one of the few onsens in Tokyo that have co-ed spaces. Now this might scare some people, but as this is a public onsen, you will have to be completely naked when you go into the heated pools in the same-sex areas. (Obviously, you wear a bathing suit if you are in the co-ed areas. You can bring your own or rent one.) Walking in to the locker rooms, there were naked women, and all the showers were just open stalls with no curtains or covers, so yeah, unless you're using the toilet, there's really nowhere to hide. After undressing, I was told I needed to shower. All the showers had the amenities - shampoo, conditioner, face wash, and body wash. Once you've showered, you can go into the heated pools. Some had special minerals/chemicals to make your skin better, while others were simply heated hot tubs. What was awesome was they had heated pools outside, so although it was freezing walking outside butt nekkid, once you got in the pools it felt so nice! Afterwards, they had a room with hair dryers, and they even provided q-tips, brushes, and face lotion. You can also go to the cafe in the pajama-like clothes they give you and get tea, beer, and other snacks. I loved how everything was cashless; the locker key that they give you has a barcode that can be scanned when you get any drinks, and after you're done they scan it and you pay your extra charges. This was definitely a highlight of my trip, as I've never done anything like it! If you're interested, do bring a friend (who can preferably speak Japanese.... and that you'd be comfortable with if they saw you naked.)

This is a hot spring (温泉) located in Tokyo, only a few minutes walk away from Toshimaen station on the Oedo subway line and the Seiyu Ikebukuro train line. The place is a mixed space, but you do need to bring a bathing suit or buy one there. The main area has a big pool with massaging jets, an area where you can sit but still be in the water, and a walking area if you do desire to exercise in the water. Off the main bathing area is a sauna and a smaller, warmer pool. The outside also houses two more pools, which have a capacity of between 15-20 each. One pool is a standard hot tub, while the other has some kind of bath salt mixed in it. The outside also has a Finnish sauna, with a few performances a day where a staff member pours scented water on hot rocks to generate scented steam. The standard entrance fee covers all of that, and there is a restaurant on the second floor along with a massage area for an additional hourly fee. Overall, the place was enjoyable albeit crowded. Places are limited, so on busy days you might have to line up or even be refused entry.

We were looking for two main things in an onsen: 1) pools where my bf and I could meet to hang out 2) a place that was affordable and still near Tokyo (aka not an obscure onsen that requires a taxi after a metro trip). After doing a lot of research and consulting Yelp, this place seemed like a good pick. In fact, we liked it so much that we came back twice in a one week period! Price: If you come after 6pm, they have a great night discount of 1,295 yen per person (but 2,310 yen regular price). We took advantage of this discount both times. Check-in process: Umbrella locks are available outside, and there are shoe lockers for a 100 yen deposit (you get it back at the end of your stay). Then, at the front desk, you pay, turn in your shoe key, and receive your goodie bag with a large towel, small towel, and onsen pajamas (similar to jimbaes with pants). Most importantly, you will receive a wristband with your locker key and a barcode, which you can scan to make purchases inside. This locker key is wearable in the pools and allows you to leave your wallet in the main locker for safekeeping. There are mini security lockers in the lobby for valuables and bigger lockers inside for your clothes, backpack, etc. Now, you are free to either a) change into your provided loungewear and hang out on the second floor b) shower and change into your swimsuit to go into the mixed gender pools or c) shower and go into the single gender baths. Choose your own adventure! Mixed Pools: The mixed gender pool in the middle is lukewarm and has strong jets where you can get a massage. There is a small hot bath inside and 2 other hot baths outside. Additionally, there is a wet sauna inside and a hot sauna outside available. My favorite were the outside pools because you could gaze at the stars and cool off even with the ~ 40 degree Celsius water. Single Gender Pools: For the females, there was a clear hot water bath inside and outside, 1 reddish brown bath inside, 1 cold water pool, and 2 cute single person baths outside (one reddish brown and one black). The single person baths looked like big flower pots, and were my favorite! One of the baths inside also has full body jets where you can lay down and get a shoulder to feet massage. Very cool. There are both sit down showers and standing showers, if you have a preference, and body soap, shampoo, and conditioner are all provided. Afterward, there are vanity counters with hair dryers, Q-tips, combs, hair water, and face water for your use. 2nd floor: Upstairs there is a nap room, sitting room with individual TVs, cafe, souvenir shop, massage areas, and a restaurant. The restaurant closes roughly around 9:45pm, so I suggest heading over early if you want to have a meal. The nap room was wonderful, with large recliners and big towels available. Each recliner has different radio stations where you can choose your personal music (ocean waves, classical, etc.) Some of the recliners don't have a divider between them for couples, and there is a ladies only section on the far right. We ate at the restaurant once, which was a little pricy (around 600 yen for an appetizer), but good. As a treat, I got a 20 minute back/shoulders massage, and it was fantastic! If you speak to the massage desk downstairs, they will hand you an English pamphlet and assist in making a reservation. I talked to them at 6:00, and I got a reservation for 6:10-6:30, which was perfect. It cost about 2,100 yen for the session, and I loved it! Check-out process: The onsen closes at 11pm, and if you leave at that time, there will be a neat and orderly line showing exactly what to do. In sum, you line up at the front desk to return your goodie bag and pay off any charges made to you wrist band (food, massages, etc.) Then you collect your shoe key, and you are good to go!

Take Oedo line to Toshimaen, exit at A2. As you exit the station, take a left and then your first left. Walk straight down till you see family mart straight ahead and Starbucks to your right. When you reach family mart, take a right and walk down a few minutes. It will be on your left after the amusement park. Great facilities! Common area for both men and women (bathing suit required), has a giant pool with jets, two outdoor jacuzzis, a sauna and steam room. There are also separate female and male onsen baths (must be nude). Upstairs has resting area (dark/aromatherapy room), a room with tvs, massage area (extra charges), and dining. Fun place to relax and rejuvenate!

I found this place on yelp and hoped on the train over the next night for a nice relaxing soak. It is cheaper than the onsen in Odaiba and a bathing suit is only 400 yen for rent so I rented one to try out the co-ed areas, but you can bring your own suit or buy the suits that they have in the lobby for like 8000 yen minimum. Overall, the same-sex areas are really nice on their own. No need to bring soap or shampoo. They provide towels and pajamas for you. I don't know a lot of Japanese and I was by myself, but I managed on my own. You have to rent your own shoe locker, then give them the key at the counter for a key to a locker. They give you a bag of clothes and 2 towels. I took my stuff and my rented suit (which is way conservative, by the way) and went on my way. Shower first then try out the baths. They have so many different baths it is easy to relax and never be bored! I love the eucalyptus steam room! They have sinks inside to cool off without having to leave. They have indoor and outdoors baths. It is so relaxing! The coed area includes a large hydrotherapy pool that is indoors. People walked around in the pool or stood by the roaring jets and waterfall like fountains. If you walk outside, there are 2 baths outdoors and a small hut with vending machines. You can slip on the slippers and take a walk around the garden which is really pretty and full of the beautiful nature that is in Japan. They have a large koi pond as well. It is so relaxing! After you are done bathing, you can dress in your pajamas (technically, you can do this before bathing), and then go upstairs to eat at the restaurant, sit in the massage chairs, or rest in the cush lounge chairs. It is really relaxing, but as a tourist with little time, I did not feel the urge to sit around. I really loved this onsen compared to the one in Odaiba. It is closer to get to, but really, once you leave the onsen, there is nothing in the area to visit aside from the Buddhist temple neighborhood that I happened upon when I walked in the wrong direction. I tried to find a cheaper restaurant to go to but there were very few actually open. More were closed than open. There aren't even many convenient stores in the area either. Anyway, I highly recommend this great onsen!

We stumbled upon Niwanoyu because we wanted to find a co-ed onsen so we could experience it together. Also, like Hana S., we wanted something relatively close to Tokyo because our trip was so short. One thing we noted was that the staff spoke little English, however, the signage was decent. It required some investigative work, but I had no issues understanding what I had to do, except I went in my bathing suit for the female only portion and was gestured (quite politely!) that bathing suits were not allowed in the area. Before you come in, you should take off your shoes and place them in the lockers to the right. After, go and pay for the entrance fee immediately on the left. They will give you a locker key (that you wear on your wrist) and a small bag with the onsen pajamas. We left our valuables (money and passport) at the lock boxes right next to the reception area at no charge. It took a little navigating as there were no signs in English, however, we eventually figured it out. There are quite a few areas in the onsen. The main indoor pool featured jets used for massages. I couldn't be pulled away from this area. It was just SO relaxing. There was a small wait on some of them as there were a few that hogged the jets. However, because we went earlier in the day, it wasn't an issue. There were also two saunas in the indoor area. I was a fan of the mineral sauna. There is a bucket shower right outside that one that was fun to do. There was an outside area with hot tubs. One had an amber color likely due to the inserted mineral, while the other seemed to be just hot water. There was also another sauna in that area. The outside had a beautiful garden that you could stroll through. If you wanted to relax outside, benches were scattered throughout. There was a small waterfall for viewing purposes only. The gender-only sections were nice and less occupied than outside. I sat for a long time in the mineral full body jet section as no one was there. It was heavenly! Upstairs there is a small gift shop that seemed reasonably priced (we used Amazon to do a price comparison). The armchair area was super quiet, so we didn't partake as we wanted to chat.

We loved our experience at this onsen. It felt very authentic without being too far from the center of Tokyo. No one here spoke much English but it was easy enough to get around. Just make it a point to read the signs and you'll be able to navigate without any faux pas. Immediately upon entering, remove your shoes and put them in a locker. You'll give the key to the front desk when you check in. You can pay with cash or credit card. They will give you a set of clothes that are like pajamas to walk around in. They will give you a wristband that has your key and locker number. All of the extras within the facility are tracked to your locker number and you will pay the balance when you leave. Don't worry about carrying around cash or card within the place because you will only pay when you return your locker key and get the key back for your shoe locker. The shared area in the pool and outdoor hot tubs were really nice. Hubby and I met in the pool and enjoyed the different water jet massages. The outdoor hot tubs have a really nice view of the garden and a small waterfall. There is also a mixed gender sauna outside that you can relax in. Upstairs has a room with recliners and big towels where you can relax and take a nap. This room was extra relaxing! There are also options for a full body massage, reflexology, and face massages. There is a restaurant with Japanese style or western style seating. We really enjoyed our afternoon at the onsen and I highly recommend to try it out!

This Japanese onsen was absolutely incredible! Not only was the location fantastic (located in Tokyo - less than a 10min walk from Toshimaen Station), it was decently priced. We paid full price, about 2300 yen, which still felt like a deal with everything you got! There's great coed mineral hot springs outside, a sauna where an aroma ceremony is performed, a beautiful outside garden to walk in and a huge hot tub inside. While that was great, the real gem for me was the gender separated areas. In the woman's area there are many mineral baths and different places to relax. After relaxing in the baths, we opted to eat in the restaurant upstairs which had delicious food, and then take a massage for 40 minutes for an additional charge. I can honestly say that as a tourist from America, this has been my favorite experience in Tokyo.

Nice respite from the busy-ness in Tokyo. The staff here are friendly. Highly recommend the Rotemburo especially in autumn/winter. Must experience it!