Welcome to Oedo-Onsen! But before you can wear this yukata, let me tell you the route I chose upon going here.
From Hamamatsucho bus terminal #9 to Kokusai-tenjijo to Tokyo Bigsight to Oedo-Onsen Monogatori, it took around 20 minutes straight ride to the onsen. Don't worry about that 20 minutes travel time because you'll enjoy the view along the way there.
For the cost of the fare, I can not tell exactly how much because I was using my suica card at that time. You can of course opt for the ticket pass which you will get in the counter or purchase by yourself in the ticket machine will show you how much the cost of the ride. May be 1000 Yen will do for a one way ride.
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM-9:00 AM(the next day) Mondays-Sundays.
Fee(tax inclusion): Adult (12 years old +) 2700+ Yen.
Children(4 years-12 years old)1500 Yen.
Children under 4 years old: Free of charge.
Sat/Sun-2900 Yen +. Special occassions/days-3040 Yen +.
Inclusion of fees: Bath, Yukata outfit, Towel, Facility usage.
You can just go directly to the place without having any prior reservation made.
Steps for Admission;
-Go to the counter and receive a pass for admission.
-Select your desired Yukata from their varieties of Yukata colors and styles available.
-Proceed to changing room and wear your chosen Yukata. Leave your clothes and other belongings in your locker.
Time to explore! Hello to Gold old Japan!
One of the activities that Oedo-Onsen offers is the Ashi-Yu(foot bath) where you can so much enjoy.
On the other corner of the place, they also have natural hot spring, open-air bath,(big common bath), and steam bath which will surely calm your mind and body afterwards.
Of course you need to be naked in entering those kind of facilities, otherwise you are not allowed to enter the bath area. So, it's a must that you'll take shower on the other side before joining into the onsen for hygienic purposes among all.
They offer also rock salt sauna which has 300 million years old himalayan salt that believed to have effect to relieve your stress.(Extra fees may apply to this).
No photos taken within this area of activities because obviously no camera allowed.
Note: Tattooed individuals are not allowed to enter into the bath.
After having your "me-time" in the onsen, for sure you want to eat. For that, it's no problem in Oedo-Onsen because they have plenty of stores around which you can pick from. I forgot what did I have but i'm pretty sure it has rice on it.(Rice is Life :-) ). Some of those foods around that you can choose from are sushi, ramen, udon noodles, and chicken grilled satay.
I'm done eating, now it's time to walk around and see what the place have something else to offer :-).
In the Old Japan time, this is called the Edo- town. This is where Hinomi- Yagura(meet me in a lantern decorated spot dress up in Yukata)event takes place.
You must try Marion Crepes. The price is really that worth it. Plenty of flavors are available. You'll have hard time in decision making for what you'll go for, but for me I just point out what's on the photo behind me because I guess it's their best seller or recommendation. I forgot the exact flavor or name of that crepe though. Hehe.
Yes, Ice cream is here too. The photos are way too appealing itself but I was just too full from the crepe earlier.
Enjoying the kid in me-).
They also have it here carnival games, fortune teller and a lot more.
To buy or not?
Finally souvenir shop!
Name it, they have it all here. From t-shirts, candies, bath salt, sticky rice, key chains, bags, wallet, and so forth.
If you'd like to savor the moment while you're here, you can go for their spa treatments like esthetics, skin exfoliation, full body massage, head spa, foot reflexology, and fish spa therapy. Just keep in mind that extra fees may apply to these pampering sessions.
Upon exit;
-Put your Yukata on a proper place inside the changing room before heading to the counter.
-Return your pass to the assigned attendant in the counter.
-Make the appropriate payment you need according to how many of you got inside.
-Receive a "paid pass" from the same counter.
-Show and give the "paid pass" to the assigned person standing on the exit.
For further details, reservations and bookings you can check their website at
daiba.ooedoonsen.jp
It has been a great experience in a relaxing atmosphere in Oedo-Onsen. Hope you have the chance to visit , worth every penny and time.