Toshimaen Niwa

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.

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

I was fortunate enough to visit this lovely large onsen while in Tokyo recently. It was very easy to find and was a large very clean hot spring in the Nerima City area. The bath area was lovely and very inviting. The water was so warm and relaxing, it was difficult to leave. Afterwards, I went up to the floor with the dining area and had a cool non-alcoholic drink just to rebalance. They had a lovely lounge area with large comfortable lounging chairs to just relax after my bathing time. I definitely want to return one day and enjoy another relaxing session.

As opposed to every other onsens that I have been to in Japan, they do not allow customers who are willing to cover their tattoos. I have a small tattoo that is easy to cover, but I was denied entry. I am a westerner and am not in the yakuza. Their no-tattoo policy is completely outdated, this is the 21st century. I respect the culture and am willing to cover my tattoo. In my culture, it is totally normal to have a tattoo and has nothing to do with antisocial organizations - so covering it should be no problem.

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