A retro sento near Himeji Station, where carbonated springs and sauna soothe body and mind
Hyogo Himeji City
Mori no Yu is a historic sento that opened in 1955 in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. Its convenient location, just a 7-minute walk from JR Himeji Station, is one of its main attractions, and it can also be used as a running station. After working up a good sweat in the sauna, cool down in the refreshing cold plunge bath. Soak in the signature carbonated spring and tiny bubbles will envelop your whole body, gently easing away the fatigue of everyday life. It is a warm and welcoming space where you can drop by casually, hands free, for a refresh after work or on your day off.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity10people
A sauna room that retains the charm of a traditional sento while delivering a solid sense of heat. Though compact, it holds heat well, allowing you to sweat efficiently in a short time. The heat of the sauna lets you blow away the fatigue of running or work in a refreshing rush.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity6people
A cold plunge bath conveniently placed right next to the sauna. The cold water quickly tightens up your overheated body, letting you fully enjoy the pleasure of alternating between hot and cold bathing. In the retro atmosphere unique to a sento, you can enjoy your own quiet cool-down time.
Closed Days: Wednesday
〒670-0962 23 Minamiekimaecho, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture
Gender Access
Gender Separated
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A retro sento near Himeji Station, where carbonated springs and sauna soothe body and mind
Hyogo Himeji City
Mori no Yu is a historic sento that opened in 1955 in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. Its convenient location, just a 7-minute walk from JR Himeji Station, is one of its main attractions, and it can also be used as a running station. After working up a good sweat in the sauna, cool down in the refreshing cold plunge bath. Soak in the signature carbonated spring and tiny bubbles will envelop your whole body, gently easing away the fatigue of everyday life. It is a warm and welcoming space where you can drop by casually, hands free, for a refresh after work or on your day off.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity10people
A sauna room that retains the charm of a traditional sento while delivering a solid sense of heat. Though compact, it holds heat well, allowing you to sweat efficiently in a short time. The heat of the sauna lets you blow away the fatigue of running or work in a refreshing rush.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity6people
A cold plunge bath conveniently placed right next to the sauna. The cold water quickly tightens up your overheated body, letting you fully enjoy the pleasure of alternating between hot and cold bathing. In the retro atmosphere unique to a sento, you can enjoy your own quiet cool-down time.
Closed Days: Wednesday
〒670-0962 23 Minamiekimaecho, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more