JAPAN'S BEST-DESIGNED HOTELS9 hotels
Tokyo hotels with a large bath or hot spring
After a long day of walking, a Japanese-style large shared bath (daiyokujo) is one of the best parts of a Tokyo stay. Two ryokan-style hotels with hot spring water brought from Hakone, and Mitsui Garden Hotels with large baths from Nihonbashi to Toyosu. Bath hours and tattoo rules are listed where the hotel publishes them.
A sukiya gate and garden, and an outdoor hot spring bath on the 18th floor
Fittings from a thatched farmhouse, and an outdoor bath of Hakone spring water
Art themed on the “water” of Nihonbashi, which prospered by river transport
A lobby of art themed on forest, water and light
“Japanese bustle, Edo chic”, drawing on the world of kabuki
Continuous art that sees the building as a rooted plant
Designed as “a journey from under the sea to the sky”, up to 165 m
A top-floor lobby themed on “the breath of the forest”
Wall art with Fibonacci's golden ratio as its motif
Planning a stay
Check-in, large baths and tattoo rules for these 9 hotels
Nearest stations: Setagaya-Daita.
| Hotel | Area | Check-in / out | Large bath | Tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONSEN RYOKAN YUEN SHINJUKU | Shinjuku | 15:00 / 11:00 | 15:00–2:00 and 6:00–10:00 (from 1 November 2026:… | — |
| Yuen Bettei Daita | Setagaya-Daita | 15:00 / 11:00 | Yes | Allowed if covered with tattoo cover stickers |
| Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier | Nihonbashi | 15:00 / 12:00 | 15:00–1:00 and 6:00–9:00 (hotel guests) | — |
| Mitsui Garden Hotel Jingugaien Tokyo Premier | Jingu Gaien | 15:00 / 11:00 | 15:00–1:00 and 6:00–9:00 (hotel guests) | — |
| Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome | Ginza | 15:00 / 11:00 | 15:00–1:00 and 6:00–9:00 (hotel guests) | — |
| Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Tsukiji | Tsukiji | 15:00 / 11:00 | 15:00–1:00 and 6:00–9:00 (hotel guests) | — |
| Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier | Toyosu | 15:00 / 11:00 | 15:00–1:00 and 6:00–9:00 (hotel guests) | — |
| Mitsui Garden Hotel Gotanda | Gotanda | 15:00 / 11:00 | 15:00–1:00 and 5:00–9:00 (hotel guests) | — |
| Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai | Shiodome | 15:00 / 11:00 | 15:00–9:00 the next morning (hotel guests) | — |
From each official website. “—” means the official information we checked does not say.
Questions visitors ask
Which hotels in this collection have a large shared bath?
ONSEN RYOKAN YUEN SHINJUKU, Yuen Bettei Daita, Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier, Mitsui Garden Hotel Jingugaien Tokyo Premier, Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome, Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Tsukiji, Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier, Mitsui Garden Hotel Gotanda and 1 more have a large shared bath (daiyokujo), according to official information. Most are for hotel guests only.
Can I use the baths with tattoos at the hotels in this collection?
Yuen Bettei Daita: Allowed if covered with tattoo cover stickers. For the others, ask the hotel before you book.
What time is check-in at the hotels in this collection?
Check-in is usually from 15:00 at the 9 hotels that publish it; check-out times are in the table above. Some plans differ, so check your booking.
Which hotels in this collection have tatami or Japanese-style rooms?
ONSEN RYOKAN YUEN SHINJUKU have tatami, a raised koagari area or Japanese-style rooms, according to official information. You take off your shoes there.
How can I pay at the hotels in this collection?
ONSEN RYOKAN YUEN SHINJUKU: Cash, credit cards, transport IC cards and QR code payments. Other hotels do not state payment methods on their official websites.
What are the nearest stations for the hotels in this collection?
The stations mentioned most often are Setagaya-Daita Station. Every hotel page has directions and the address in Japanese.
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