八王子市 戸吹湯ったり館

Tobuki Yuttarikan to close after 20 years at the end of March Tobuki's hot springs were unique in that they were heated using steam generated by the residual heat from the waste burned at the adjacent Tobuki Incineration Plant. Upon hearing that Yuttarikan was closing, I took a final dip on my way home from playing at Tobuki Sports Grounds. Now, looking at nearby super sento (public bathhouses), Ryusenji-no-Yu Hachioji Minamino Branch 750 yen (680 yen for morning bath) Roten Garden Natural Hot Springs 780 yen (950 yen on weekends) Akishima Onsen Yurano Sato 750 yen for members (850 yen on weekends) 850 yen for adults (960 yen on weekends) From April 2022, flat rate of 800 yen (920 yen on weekends) Keio Takaosan Onsen Gokurakuyu 1000 yen (1200 yen on weekends) Amidst fierce competition from chain bathhouses, Tobuki Yuttarikan stands out with its low price of 700 yen, no discounts for Tobuki Ground users, small bathing facilities, no TV in the sauna, no single-seat cold bath, no manga, and no barber shop, so perhaps its closure is inevitable. As expected, the key point was to "enhance the dry areas other than the baths," and in that respect we may not have won the competition. But personally I liked the tatami dining room because it was relaxing. Thank you to everyone involved for your hard work over the past 20 years.

There's a wide variety of baths, including medicinal baths, saunas, open-air baths, and even a relaxing bath where you can soak in a chair-like position. The medicinal baths in particular leave your skin feeling silky smooth, making them a must-see for women. (If the outside temperature is high, you'll definitely be sweating profusely...) And yet, they only cost 1,000 yen to enter. There's also a dining area (the menu is quite substantial, but last orders are at 8:30 PM). It's only a 10-minute drive from the IC, and the facility itself is open until 10 PM, so it's a real bargain.

Strictly speaking, it's not a hot spring but a public bath, as the water is heated using waste heat from the waste incineration plant next door. However, unlike hot springs, the amount of water is not a concern, so the baths, including the open-air bath, are spacious, and even if it's a little crowded, you won't feel stressed. The large rest area attached to the facility is comfortable, and you can take a break in the hall and then re-enter the bath, giving you the feeling of a Tohoku hot spring cure. Non-alcoholic beer is also sold, so those with cars can rest assured.

I decided to drop by since it's close by. It's a public bath next to a waste disposal plant. I went on a Saturday afternoon, and it wasn't crowded, so I was able to relax. It's not a very large place, so it might be best to avoid times when it's likely to be busy. They have solid COVID-19 prevention measures in place. I'm also happy that JAF members get a 100 yen discount. I think I'll start going regularly.

I went with my family on a Sunday afternoon. The price was 2,000 yen for two adults and two children, so we could stay all day, which was very economical. The bath was empty, so we were able to relax. The food was pretty tasty. It was a shame that there were so many people sleeping in the rest area that there were no tables available to eat at. I'd like to go again.