Asahiyu

A retro public bath in Miyako, everyone has soap This is a great public bath that opened a few days after the earthquake and supported the local community. It's about a 10-minute walk from the station, and it's located on the side of the river a little way into a residential area. The men's bath is on the right, facing the bathroom like the ticket counter, but there is a door between it and the changing room, so it's a front-style bath. The bathtubs are arranged in the Tokyo style, with tile paintings at the back. The men's bath is a European-style mountain (what mountain is that...?), and the women's bath is Mount Fuji. There are two bathtubs, a deep and hot one and a shallow and lukewarm one, both of which have bubbles. The shallow one is an artificial hot spring containing calcium carbonate ore from Futamata Onsen. The water is very mellow, and since it's summer vacation, there were several families with children there. There was an original Asahiyu bucket, but it's starting to fade a lot. The changing room is hot because there is no air conditioning, but when you go outside, the night breeze feels cool even in August, which is typical of Sanriku Miyako.

First visit, August 2023 Everyone came from Tokyo looking for soap (and a travel bath card)! We managed to get the soap and took a bath ♨️ Discovered the calcium hot spring device in Futamata, Hokkaido 💡 This was my second bath, after Kotobuki Bath in Hachinohe City. The lukewarm water was about 42°C, and the hot water was about 48°C, so it was quite hot, but that was what made it so great! After the bath, I relaxed and cooled off on the bench in front of the entrance 😮💨 I'd love to return if I had the chance. Thank you!

The bathing fee is the cheapest at 420 yen, which is a great deal. It's a completely old-fashioned public bath. No shampoo or other amenities are provided. You have to buy soap and conditioner shampoo for 60 yen. The total cost of 500 yen is a bit low-cost. There are two small bathtubs. Only 2-3 people can fit in each. It's convenient that you can leave the shower running, but the fixed position limits movement, which is a drawback.

I visited for the first time on Saturday afternoon. There were a few local customers, and I was able to relax and enjoy the bath. There are two baths, one hot and one lukewarm, and it feels great to alternate between them. I brought my own shampoo and soap, but they are available for purchase at the front desk. Currently, it's the only place in Tohoku where everyone buys soap. There is also parking available, which is reassuring.

Parking available. More like a traditional public bath than a day spa. From the shoe lockers to the reception desk, spacious changing rooms and bathrooms, it's just like you'd imagine a Showa-era public bath. No open-air baths or saunas. The hot springs are artificial and are dominated by older locals. No soap or shampoo. Baths are a rare find in this area.