Day Use
YesClosed on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.
Adults ¥570, elementary school students ¥200, infants ¥100 (Hyogo Prefecture public bath entrance fees, revised January 2026). Residents of Akashi City aged 65 and over who present a 'Senior Ikiiki Passport' can enter for ¥230 every Thursday.
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
Standard gender-separated men's/women's baths as described by a visitor; no mixed bathing mentioned anywhere
Policies & Services
Allows entry with visible tattoos
Corroborated by two other reviews independently calling it 'Tattoo friendly'
Welcomes children and families
Shower, wash stations, soap and shampoo provided
Towels available to rent or borrow
Towels are sold at the counter, not rented; corroborated by a second review ('They charge a buck for a towel though, so bring your own towel')
On-site or nearby parking available
Highlights
Jet Bath
Utaseyu
Steam Sauna
Electric BathPrograms
About
Higashi-yu is a sento located in Akashi City, in the Higashi-Han and Awaji area of Hyogo Prefecture, with a history of 130 years. It offers various baths including waterfall baths, medicinal baths, open-air baths, and a free steam sauna. Notable features include a skin-friendly mist sauna and a medicinal open-air bath.
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Last updated July 23, 2026