WELCOME! SENTO Campaign

About Sento

Tokyo still has many public bathhouses, or "sento," where countless people relax daily. This uniquely Japanese experience, often depicted in movies, anime, and manga, is known worldwide. Why do the Japanese love sento? These bathhouses offer a deep sense of relaxation not found at home and serve as a cherished community hub for socializing.

The "Foreign Visitors WELCOME! SENTO" campaign makes it easy for visitors to enjoy sento culture. Look for bathhouses with "WELCOME! SENTO" noren curtains, as these offer multilingual support, cashless payments, and other amenities. Come experience the charm of Tokyo's public bathhouses for yourself!

TOKYO SENTO COUPON for Tourists

Flyers with discount coupons for Tokyo public bathhouses will be available at select accommodations across the city.

How to get your coupon:
Pick up a flyer with coupons at participating accommodations.

For a list of locations offering these flyers,
tap here.

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Pick up a flyer with a coupon at select accommodations.
Visit any participating public bathhouse,with a flyer.
Would like to use the coupon

Present the flyer to the bathhouse staff and enjoy the bathhouse for only 300 yen, instead of the regular 550 yen!!!

Facilities available

Foreign Visitors WELCOME! SENTO

54 bathhouses welcoming foreign visitors!

For a full list of Tokyo public bathhouses accepting the coupon, tap here.

Limited-time offer　only foreign tourists

Get an original tenugui towel!

Look for bathhouses with "WELCOME! SENTO" noren curtains, as these offer multilingual support, cashless payments, and other amenities.
Present a coupon at any of the 54 public bathhouses participating in the "Foreign Visitors WELCOME! SENTO" campaign and complete a short survey to receive a free tenugui towel, while supplies last.

*Note: Towels are limited, and the offer ends once supplies run out.

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How to pay

The entrance fee for all public bathhouses in Tokyo is 550 yen.

*Note: Additional charges may apply for renting towels, soap, or shampoo. Please check with the bathhouse for details.

Credit card
Transportation IC card
Cash

*Payment options may vary by facility, so please confirm on-site.

Manners in Public Baths

Here’s a guide to the essential manners to follow at public bathhouses.

Do not use your smartphone and all the other electronic devices in bathing and changing rooms.
Please place your clothes and valuables in the locker. Please take care of your valuables by yourself.No swimwear or underwear are allowed in the bathing room.
Take the locker key and put it on your wrist or ankle.Please make sure you have it and your towel with you at all times.
Grab a wash basin and stool, find an unoccupied shower, and sit down.Return the wash basin and stool to their original location after use.
Wash yourself well and thoroughly rinse the foam and hair from your body before getting in the bathtub.
Keep your towel and your long hair out of the bathtub.
Please keep your voice down.Do not wash your clothes or underwear in the bathing room.
Wipe yourself lightly with your wash-towel before returning to the changing room.