KASHIMAYU








Welcome to the Kashimayu homepage.
Thank you for visiting our website.
Kashimayu is a traditional Japanese public bath that boils water using firewood.
It has a long history and has been loved by local people for over 60 years.
It is a filming location for TV and movies, and there is also a cafe, so there are many ways to enjoy it.
Of course, tourists are also welcome.
Please come and experience good old Japan ♨
We look forward to seeing you all.








What is a “SENTO”?
A sento is a public bath that developed during the Edo period.
At a time when families did not yet have baths, people went to public baths to cleanse their bodies and soothe their minds.
Even in modern times, when people started installing baths in their homes, they have continued to be loved as places for people to socialize.


Tips about public baths
1.Public bath picture
Public baths in the Kanto region often have paintings depicting Mt. Fuji.
This idea came about when a public bathhouse in Tokyo wanted to make children happy when they expanded their facilities, so they drew Mt. Fuji, a symbol of good luck, on the sign, and it became very popular.
Kashimayu also has a splendid Red Fuji drawn by Belgian designer Suleika. Please come and experience Red Fuji, which will cheer you up just by looking at it.

2.Old-fashioned bottled milk
Bottle milk has been popular for a long time, so much so that you can say, When you think of a public bath, this is it!
In Japanese public baths, it is customary to drink bottled milk or coffee milk after taking a bath.
The origin of the term dates back to a time when households did not have refrigerators, and it became a hot topic that you could drink cold milk at a public bathhouse.
The nostalgic taste makes everyone from adults to children feel warm.div

3.Store cat
Kashimayu has a Store cat!
The name of the very friendly and charming signboard cat is "Kohaku".
They are fickle, so if you are lucky you can meet them.
In fact, Kohaku has appeared in magazines, become a magnet, and even made her media debut.
She has a friendly personality, so if you meet her, be sure to give her a gentle pat.We look forward to meeting you all together with Kohaku.




Public bath rules
There are rules that must be followed in public baths so that everyone can have a pleasant time.
Depending on the country, there may be some surprising cultural differences in etiquette, such as taking off all clothes before taking a bath or sitting in the shower.
The rules may make you nervous, but the rules for public baths are not difficult, so don't worry! It is summarized in the diagram below, so please take a look at it first.








Type of bath
- ・Ultrasonic massage sitz bath
- ・Jacuzzi bath
- ・Well water flowing bath (cold bath)
- ・Herbal bath (daily)
- #apple
- #Lemon
- #Yuzu (December winter solstice)
- #Mugwort
- #Iris bath (May 5th)




After the bath,
Take a break at Kashima Chaya
Just looking at the milk bottles that have been loved in public baths in the past and now Cream soda that makes you feel cool, rare for public baths.Even the cake set.
After warming up in the bath, go to the cafe.Please enjoy a relaxing time in the space.
Of course, customers who only use the cafe are also very welcome ♪





Price
- Adults: 500 yen
- Elementary School Students: 200 yen
- Infants (under 6 years old): 70 yen
- [Amenities]
- Body shampoo, soap, lotion, milky lotion
- hair dryer (basically free, but donation-based)
- [For Sale]
- Razor: 80 yen
- Empty-Hand Set: 100 yen
- [Rental]
- Small Towel: 50 yen
- Bath Towel: 100 yen
- Rinse-in Shampoo: 50 yen


Access

3-3-10 Minamikusho, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
WED: CLOSED
Store Time:15:00-22:00 (Last entry 21:30)
Access:13 minutes walk from JR Nakaurawa Station, 3 minutes walk from Higashinodai bus stop
Parking available








