朋の湯温泉

Do you remember what public baths were like back in the day? It really felt like that! *Tomo no Yu: A Showa-era Era* It's said to have been founded in 1969, but in fact, the current mall hot spring, "Tomo no Yu," was created by taking over the facilities of a previous public bathhouse! I don't have permission to take photos, but it felt so good that after about 40 minutes, I was left alone (lol). So I took some photos. 😅 I guess that's probably not really allowed. But please don't think of a super public bath as a public bath! I also like shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, lotion, etc., but this one really lifted my spirits. ✨ Because couples from old dramas always had wet hair, brought their bathing suits, and wore traditional Japanese kimonos. It was so strange (lol). *About the facilities* I also saw a faucet I'd never seen before!! And a retro hair dryer and massager! This massager, which could be considered the original, still worked!! It's pretty good, but you have to sit upright to get the massage balls to hit you (lol). *About the water* They apparently don't reheat the hot spring water. It's a cold, unsettling temperature. Apparently, it's 40-41°C in the summer.♨️ The water is a moor hot spring, a fossil hot spring! It might have been there since the dinosaur era.🤔🎶 There aren't any photos of this bath available, and I was a little worried because of the reviews and the old exterior, but I was so intrigued by it on Google Maps that I decided to go! I'm so glad I went!♪ I love hot springs.💕 The black spots aren't dirt, but a historic touch! In fact, it felt like I was going back in time, and it was so exciting.😆✨ Of course, there were men, but there were also families and even a single girl, so it was a fun bath.✨

The building exuded a nostalgic atmosphere, giving it the feel of a public bath frequented by locals.♨️ Perhaps because of this, some people rinse off in the shower before getting in, so it would have been nice if there was a sign asking people to wash their bodies before getting in.😅 The washing areas were spacious and plentiful, with some with just faucets and others with faucets and showers. I wonder if the showers are hot springs? You can't adjust the temperature, but they were just the right temperature. Shampoo and body soap are not provided. There are three indoor baths: a regular bathtub, a bubble bath, a cold bath, and a sauna. They apparently regulate the temperature without adding water. The bathtub was deeper than I expected, and the footwell was narrow, so it felt steep. It's a moor spring, so be careful, as it can be slippery.💦 The water was warm and slippery, so it felt slippery.♨️ Lockers cost 50 yen and don't give you your lockers back. Hair dryers cost 20 yen for 2-3 minutes, so it's a good idea to bring some coins with you. There was even an old-fashioned head-mounted hair dryer!! The receptionist was also very nice😌

This is a hot spring public bath in Obihiro, Hokkaido. While there are many hot spring facilities in Obihiro, this one seems to be the oldest. The parking lot is behind the building. They don't provide shampoos or other cosmetics, so please bring your own. Inside the changing room, there's a valuables box for 10 yen and a locker for 50 yen. You don't get your money back from either option. The bathroom has one main bath, one bubble bath, and one bath that's no colder than water. The sauna is closed and unavailable. The washing area has separate faucets for hot and cold water, as well as a shower. The shower seems to use hot spring water. The hot spring bath is a relatively lukewarm, slippery-looking moor spring. It was very pleasant.

It's been six months since my last visit to Obihiro. This time, I searched for a hot spring bathhouse I hadn't been to before and ended up here. It has a nice atmosphere that evokes the good old Showa era. The bathroom also has Showa-era lighting and well-worn old faucets. There are three types of baths: a main bath, a bubble bath, and a cold bath. Unfortunately, it seems they've stopped having a sauna. The quality of the spring water itself is quite concentrated moor hot spring water. It's slippery, the bath is deep, and the bottom is quite slippery, so be careful when you get in. It's not quite as good as Asahi-yu, but it's a very high-quality moor hot spring, so I recommend it. The cold bath is also moor hot spring water.

The washing area is spacious, with two bathtubs and one cold bath. The water temperature is lukewarm, so low that you might wonder if you'll even sweat in the sauna. The shower water is also lukewarm. It feels cold overall, and you'll want to put your clothes back on immediately after bathing. However, I think your core will be warmed. The water is smooth. It wasn't very crowded during the day, but there's a good chance you'll meet someone with an impressive tattoo. Lockers cost 50 yen and you don't get your money back.