Taiyousen

Description:

• Taiyousen ("hot-spring the sun"), is a traditional neighborhood sento. Upon entry, take off your shoes and put on the sandals provided. Go to the dressing room, "change" and then pay at the raised bandai. The bandai is a tradition used to manage the baths. Usually the attendant is an old woman who collects fees while also acting as a "lifeguard." The dressing rooms, shower rooms and public baths are spacious. The walls are adorned with a mural of a European landscape. Use of the sauna is free, and there are sofas in the lobby for lounging.
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