“Yaba Island” some called it once. Today we are standing in front of Terajima Yokujo. This is a public bathhouse in Tokyo also known as Terajima Yokujo. It has gained attention for its intense sauna.
Terajima Yokujo is located in Higashi-Mukojima. It is easily accessible from Higashi-Mukojima Station. The station is on the Tobu Isesaki Line. From the station, it is a short three-minute walk.
The bathhouse is known for its clean interior. Guests can relax. The entrance fee is reasonable. Adults pay 550 yen. Junior high school students and older pay this rate. Elementary school students pay 200 yen. Children from 0 to preschool age pay 100 yen.
Terajima Yokujo also offers discounts. A book of 10 tickets costs 4,500 yen. You can rent a towel set. This includes a bath towel, hand towel and Akasuri. The rental fee is 100 yen.
Forgot your toiletries? No problem. Terajima Yokujo sells various bath products. You can find everything you need here.
The facility provides free amenities. These include cotton swabs, skin lotion, and hand cream. They also offer a free nail clipper. You can read newspapers. There is a free blood pressure monitor. Paid amenities include a hairdryer.
The bathhouse has a blue-themed bathroom. The walls feature blue tiles. These tiles create a gradient effect. It transitions from dark blue at the bottom to light blue at the top. This design gives the illusion of being underwater.
In 2020, Terajima Yokujo was renovated. A Finnish-made stove sauna was installed. The bathroom area includes a white water bath with gentle vibrations. There are jet baths for a relaxing soak. A cold water bath is available. There is also a hot bath without vibrations. Beyond a partition lies a forest-themed bath.
The sauna at Terajima Yokujo is special. It features a MISA stove made in Finland. This allows for self-ロウリュ. Self-ロウリュ is when you pour water on the sauna stones.
The sauna’s temperature can reach 110 degrees Celsius. It may even exceed 120 degrees Celsius. The owner carefully manages the sauna. He ensures the temperature and settings are perfect.
The sauna is compact. It can fit about four people. The sauna stove is quite large for the space. This creates an intensely hot experience. Even without adding water, it is very hot.
Aromatherapy oils are added to the sauna. These scents change weekly. You might experience black forest or white birch aromas.
Music adds to the atmosphere. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, jazz music plays. The music changes the sauna’s ambiance.
The forest bath offers a relaxing experience. It has a nostalgic scent. It is separate from the other baths. The scent is artificially created. It uses coniferous tree essential oils.
Many people find themselves wanting to stay longer. Terajima Yokujo offers a comforting and relaxing experience.