Musashikoyama Onsen Shimizuyu

In Musashikoyama in Shinagawa, close to a lively shopping street, Shimizuyu is a rare hot spring bathhouse with two distinct source waters. One is a clear amber black water rising from old strata, and the other is drawn from even deeper layers. Being able to enjoy both at an old-fashioned bathhouse price is exactly why it has long been loved by locals.

Highlights

- Two different natural springs to enjoy in one visit - A fine-textured, clear amber black water - A second high-quality water welling up from deep layers - An open-air area that feels surprisingly spacious for the city

Enjoying the Seasons

Although it is a city bathhouse, the open-air bath lets you feel the air of each season. In the sweaty days of summer you can cool off in the shopping street afterward, and in the bone-chilling cold of winter the black water warms you to the core. Its easygoing appeal lies in letting you enjoy the seasonal waters as part of everyday life.

Access and Basic Information

- Location: 3-9-1 Koyama, Shinagawa, Tokyo - Access: about a 5-minute walk from Musashikoyama Station on the Tokyu Meguro Line - Closed: Mondays (open if Monday is a holiday) - A hot spring bathhouse with two source waters and an open-air bath

A Quick Tip

Because you can enjoy a genuine hot spring at bathhouse prices, it fills with locals from the early evening. For a relaxed soak, try just after opening or around midday. Pairing your visit with a stroll through the Musashikoyama shopping street brings out more of the neighborhood charm.