松之浜温泉

A local public bathhouse near the station. An old-fashioned style with a connected counter inside. Price, including the sauna, is 500 yen. The changing room is spacious for a public bath. There are three bathtubs: a deep main bath, a shallow bath, a bubble bath, an electric bath, a cold bath, a lukewarm bath, and an open-air bath. (The open-air bath has a 40cm opening in the ceiling.) The shower isn't a hose-type, so it's weak, but not unusable. There were some thorny plants at the foot of the small open-air bath, which could be dangerous for children and just a nuisance. Isn't this a bit careless? The sauna is a two-tiered bath with a capacity of about five people. It was moderately hot. There was no thermometer or anything. There was a clock outside that could be seen through the glass, but my eyesight was poor, so it was impossible to tell. Some people brought their own sauna mats, probably because the towels on the chairs were soggy. There wasn't any space to wash up, but sitting on the edge of the open-air bath felt nice. The cold bath is right next to the sauna, and while the flow is good, it's a bit small. It would be better if the lukewarm water tub next to the cold bath was replaced with a different temperature. It would be fine if it was a free sauna. I also wish there was a shower when you get out of the bath. ・・・・・・・ Revisited after 10 months. All the thorns on the plants in the open-air bath were gone. An extra star for their tireless efforts. I noticed for the first time, but the lockers have dimple keys, so security is solid. (← important) Also, the shampoo (50 yen) I bought at the front desk seemed to be of good quality. The enka in the sauna is a bit old-fashioned, but I might want to try some more relaxing music from a different genre every once in a while. The ice cream selection was good. Also, the all-you-can-drink cold water is a plus. It might have been a coincidence, but for some reason both of the bathroom faucets were cold. It's a convenient place to stop by on your way back from Namba, so I hope they continue to do so in the future, even though it will be difficult with rising fuel costs.

I visited on a business trip, around 4pm, and there were only about 4-5 regulars there. I put my shoes in the locker and went inside, where a lady greeted me at the front desk. There are lockers with locks so you can safely store your valuables. There is an indoor bath in the middle that can fit 5-6 people, and behind that there is a sauna that can fit 3-4 people, as well as a cold bath. They also accept people with tattoos, so you have to be a little careful, but everyone was able to enjoy their time there. There are not many showers, so you have to wait a little while for the hot water to come out, but it adds to the atmosphere and is nice. The baths and changing rooms were also kept clean, which was nice. By the way, hair dryers cost 20 yen.

Coming from Wakayama, turn left just before the police box at the old Niroku. Coming from Sakai, you cannot enter by turning right at the traffic light. Parking is free, but it's difficult unless you have a kei car (mini car). Free lockers are a great convenience. Shampoo and soap are sold separately. Hot water jacuzzi, electric cold bath, sauna, and open-air bath. There used to be other Showa-era public baths in Izumiotsu, but only this one and Hamayu remain.

This may be true of all public baths in downtown Tokyo, but the people at the counter are all healthy elderly people. As I pass by the counter, I wonder what hardships they must be facing as fuel costs continue to rise. The bathroom and changing rooms are also immaculately cleaned. On this hot day, I take a final cold bath, and after getting out, I eat some ice cream to cool down and relax before heading home.

This is a perfect public bath. The Showa-era atmosphere is fantastic. The bathtub at the very front is perfectly hot. From the open-air bath to the sauna, bubbles, and electricity, it's a place with everything you need, without any unnecessary extras. Lockers are also free.