Azabu Kokubisui Onsen Takenoyu

Just a short walk from the stylish district of Azabu-Juban, Takenoyu is a long-established bathhouse that has operated here since the Taisho era. Its specialty is a black water as dark as coffee. Containing components derived from ancient plant matter, this water is said to leave the skin smooth and silky. It is a rare place to encounter a genuine black spring in the heart of the city.

Highlights

- A rich, coffee-colored natural black water - A celebrated feel that leaves the skin smooth after soaking - A characterful long-established bathhouse dating back to the Taisho era - A dedication that extends even to a cold bath filled with the black water

Enjoying the Seasons

Though it is a city bathhouse, a soak relaxes body and mind in any season. In summer you can stroll the cooling streets of Azabu-Juban after the black water, and in winter the dark water warms you to the core. Combined with a walk through the neighborhood, it makes for an enjoyable day in any season.

Access and Basic Information

- Location: 1-15-12 Minami-Azabu, Minato, Tokyo - Access: about a 5-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line - Closed: Mondays and Fridays - A long-established bathhouse with baths and a cold bath using the black water

A Quick Tip

Its hours are limited to the afternoon and evening, so it is reassuring to check before you go. The Azabu-Juban shopping street has many fine shops, so a stop combined with a stroll lets you savor the charm of the neighborhood.