Tokyo Somei Onsen Sakura

The Somei Yoshino, the most representative variety of cherry tree, is said to have been born here in the Somei area of Toshima. Tokyo Somei Onsen Sakura, welling up in that very place, is a refined city day-trip bath where you can enjoy chloride water drawn from deep underground. Although it is conveniently within walking distance of Sugamo Station, the interior has a calm atmosphere that lets you forget the bustle of the streets.

Highlights

- Warming chloride water rising from deep underground - A Japanese-style interior fitting for its cherry-blossom name - A well-equipped bathing area with both open-air and indoor baths - A day-use facility with dining and relaxation options

Enjoying the Seasons

As the cherry in its name suggests, this is a place to visit in spring alongside a tour of the nearby blossom spots. A soak while thinking of the cherry trees in the place of their birth is something special. Chloride water is said to keep you warm, so in the deep cold of winter the warmth lingers pleasantly long after the bath.

Access and Basic Information

- Location: 5-4-24 Komagome, Toshima, Tokyo - Access: about an 8-minute walk from Sugamo Station on the JR Yamanote Line - Features open-air baths, indoor baths, dining, and relaxation services - A calm day-trip hot spring despite its city-center location

A Quick Tip

Chloride water warms you strongly, so if you tend to overheat, take frequent breaks while bathing. During the spring cherry season the area gets crowded, so allow a little extra time when you set out.