Onsen in Tokyo: Hot Springs in the City and Okutama

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You do not have to leave Tokyo to soak in a hot spring. The city has natural hot spring spas, old neighborhood baths with black spring water, a bath complex at Toyosu Market, and mountain onsen in Okutama. Here are the best options for visitors, from a quick soak to a full day trip.

Quick answer

Easiest: Spa LaQua at Tokyo Dome City, 1 minute from Korakuen Station, open until 9 am the next morning (¥3,500).

Local and cheap: Kamata Onsen’s black water (¥550). Mountains: Okutama’s Moegi-no-Yu (¥1,050). Classic day trip: Hakone.

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OnsenAreaGood to knowPrice (adult)
Spa LaQuaTokyo Dome City (Korakuen Station, 1 min)Natural hot spring spa for adults over several floors, with outdoor baths and saunas. Open 11:00 to 9:00 the next morning¥3,500 (changes by season and time)
Tokyo Toyosu Manyo ClubToyosu Senkyaku Banrai (Shijomae Station, 4 min)Baths using hot spring water brought from Hakone and Yugawara, next to Toyosu MarketCheck the official site
Kamata OnsenKamata, near HanedaA local public bath with black hot spring water, an electric bath and a sauna. About 10 minutes on foot from Kamata Station¥550 (cash)
Okutama Onsen Moegi-no-YuOkutama, west TokyoNatural hot spring with outdoor baths over the Okutama River. 10 minutes from Okutama Station. Closed on Mondays¥1,050 (cash)

In the city

A tiled public bath hall with a large Mount Fuji painting on the wall above the bath
A classic sento bath hall with a Mount Fuji mural. Photo: ウィキ太郎(WikiTaro) / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Spa LaQua: a big, easy introduction to Japanese bathing, inside Tokyo Dome City. Good after a baseball game or a visit to Koishikawa Korakuen.
  • Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Club: combine a soak with breakfast or lunch at the market. See our Tsukiji and Toyosu guide.
  • Kamata Onsen: a real neighborhood bath with dark, mineral-rich water, and the area is famous for winged gyoza. See our Kamata and Haneda guide.

In the mountains

Okutama, in the far west of Tokyo, is a land of rivers and forested mountains. Moegi-no-Yu is a natural hot spring popular after hiking, with indoor and outdoor baths and a foot bath. Allow a full day for the journey on the JR Ome Line.

Day trips

For a classic hot spring town, go to Hakone, with ryokan and day-use baths, or stay a night in a ryokan for the full experience.

Stay at a hot spring

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Before you go

  • Read how to use a Japanese bath: wash before you get in, no swimwear, and keep your towel out of the water.
  • Tattoo rules differ by facility. Check each official site before you go.
  • Prices and hours change by season and time, and some places close for maintenance. Check before you go.

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FAQ

Are there real hot springs in Tokyo?

Yes. Spa LaQua at Tokyo Dome City and Moegi-no-Yu in Okutama use natural hot spring water, and Kamata has local baths with black hot spring water.

What is the easiest onsen to visit in central Tokyo?

Spa LaQua at Tokyo Dome City, one minute from Korakuen Station. It is open late into the night.

Can I visit an onsen with tattoos in Tokyo?

Rules differ by facility, so check the official site before you go.

How much does an onsen cost in Tokyo?

From about ¥550 at a local bath like Kamata Onsen to ¥3,500 at a large spa like Spa LaQua.

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Sources

Information in this guide comes from the official sources below (checked November 11, 2026). We have not visited these baths for this guide. Prices and hours change, so please check before you go.