Onsen
The Verdict
"Check the schedule for gender-specific days and bathing suit requirements before you go. The redwood sauna is the highlight. Book ahead for massage or acupuncture."
What you need to know
What to expect
A two-hour session includes access to all bathing facilities. Robe, towel, sandals, complimentary bath products, and hot tea are provided. Massage and acupuncture services are available by appointment. The schedule rotates between co-ed (bathing suit required), men-only, and women-only sessions, with bathing suit optional on single-gender days.
Visiting
Located at 466 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94109. Hours are Monday 4pm to 10pm (Men, suit optional), Tuesday 2pm to 10pm (Women, suit optional), closed Wednesday, Thursday 2pm to 10pm (Co-ed, suit required), and Friday through Sunday 10am to 10pm (Co-ed, suit required). A 2-hour session costs $50.
Getting there
On Eddy Street between Leavenworth and Hyde. A 10-minute walk from Civic Center BART. The 19 Polk and 31 Balboa Muni lines run nearby.
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