Shinjuku Sento Guide: 16 Public Baths from Ochiai to Kagurazaka
Shinjuku's 16 remaining public baths (sento). From the natural hot spring bath in Ochiai and the atmospheric Atami-yu in Kagurazaka, to a student-favorite spot in Takadanobaba. There's nothing like ending a day of exploring with a quick, hot soak! *Note: One currently closed bathhouse is also included for the record.
2026.06.21
·Total ~43.3km
日本、〒162-0066 東京都新宿区市谷台町１８−３
Tucked away in the back alleys of Akebonobashi and Araki-cho. Enjoy a relaxing soak in an area that still holds traces of its history as a geisha district.
日本、〒161-0032 東京都新宿区中落合１丁目１３−８ T's スクウェア １F
A modern sento near Nakai Station. A clean, well-kept bathhouse where you can unwind and take your time.
日本、〒162-0061 東京都新宿区市谷柳町２５−３
Located in Ushigome-yanagicho. A bathhouse in a hilly neighborhood where the evening breeze feels amazing after your soak.
日本、〒161-0034 東京都新宿区上落合３丁目３１−２
A cozy bathhouse tucked away in the alleys of Nakai. It's compact, but they pride themselves on their deeply warming, hot baths.
日本、〒160-0022 東京都新宿区新宿７丁目１１−５
A bathhouse in a residential area of Higashi-Shinjuku. Just a step away from the bustling main streets, it's a quiet place to relax.
日本、〒161-0033 東京都新宿区下落合４丁目２５−１０
A classic, old-school bathhouse in Shimo-Ochiai. A small, neighborhood spot that is dearly loved by the locals.
日本、〒169-0051 東京都新宿区西早稲田２丁目１６−２０
Another great spot in Takadanobaba. An unpretentious neighborhood bathhouse popular with both locals and students.
日本、〒162-0816 東京都新宿区白銀町１−４
A sento in Ushigome-Kagurazaka. Perfect for a refreshing, hot soak to wrap up a stroll around Kagurazaka.
日本、〒162-0802 東京都新宿区改代町２
A bathhouse in Yamabuki-cho near Edogawabashi. Take a relaxing soak and catch your breath in this neighborhood along the Kanda River.
日本、〒161-0034 東京都新宿区上落合３丁目９−１０ 三笠ビル
A hot spring sento in Ochiai. The soothing waters will make you feel like you're on a hot spring getaway, right in the middle of the city.
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