Manzai-yu
萬歳湯まんざいゆ
A runners' sento in Kobe's Nagata Ward
Day Use
YesClosed on Tuesdays.
Adults ¥570, elementary school children ¥200, infants ¥100 (Hyogo Prefecture public bath entrance fees, revised January 2026). Sauna plus bath (with rental bath towel) ¥540 (all days). Sauna 10-visit ticket ¥500. Hands-free set (with sauna) ¥700.
Bathing & Water
Heated tap water, not a natural hot spring
Open-air outdoor bath
Enclosed indoor bathing area
Sauna room of any kind
Cold water plunge bath, typically used after sauna
Bathing Arrangements
Shared bathing area for all genders
Reviewer describes the men's bath (男風呂) as a distinct room, implying the standard gender-separated layout; no mixed bathing mentioned anywhere.
Policies & Services
Welcomes children and families
A restaurant or dining room open to visitors, not only meals for overnight guests
Small drink/snack counter by the front desk, not a full restaurant; reviewers mention draft beer and oden available after bathing.
Shower, wash stations, soap and shampoo provided
Towels to rent or borrow at the desk
Bath towel rental is included specifically with the paid sauna set, not as a standalone rental for regular bathing.
Relaxation space for after bathing
On-site or nearby parking available
Highlights
Electric Bath
Jet Bath
Lukewarm BathPrograms
About
Manzai-yu, located in Nagata Ward, Kobe, offers various baths including hot water, daily medicinal baths, a high-temperature sauna, and an open-air bath. It features a button-operated electric bath and jet baths, and is known as a runners' sento. Established in 1945, it has a long history and a homely atmosphere.
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Last updated October 7, 2026