Maenohara Onsen Sayanoyu

Set in a residential area of Itabashi yet evoking the calm of a hot spring inn, Maenohara Onsen Sayanoyu is a day-trip bath that has won a fine reputation. Its source is ancient seawater welling up from deep underground, and the greenish water flows freely in a free-flowing style. From the carefully tended Japanese garden to many small touches throughout, it is designed as a place for grown-ups to unwind.

Highlights

- Greenish natural hot spring water from deep underground in a free-flowing style - An open-air area where you can gaze at an atmospheric Japanese garden - A characterful dining area built around the beams of an old farmhouse - A quiet, refined space that seems far removed from the nearby city center

Enjoying the Seasons

With budding trees in spring, cool green leaves in summer, colored foliage in autumn, and a dusting of snow in winter, the Japanese garden shows a different face in each season. The garden view from the open-air bath lets you feel the changing seasons slowly, and even the drink after your bath becomes something special.

Access and Basic Information

- Location: 3-41-1 Maeno-cho, Itabashi, Tokyo - Access: within walking distance of Shimura-sakaue Station on the Toei Mita Line - Features free-flowing open-air baths, indoor baths, and a dining area - A calm interior overlooking the garden

A Quick Tip

The dining area has the charm of an old farmhouse, and many people linger over a meal after their bath. To avoid crowds, the early afternoon on a weekday is a good bet. Since the garden view is lovely, a visit while it is still light is also a treat.