Onsen
The Verdict
"Japanese-inspired communal bathhouse in the Tenderloin with a 104-degree soaking tub, redwood sauna, steam room, and cold plunge, reopened after a five-year closure."
What you need to know
What to expect
A two-hour session includes access to all bathing facilities. Robe, towel, sandals, bath products, and 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
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 two-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.
Filmed here
All San Francisco films →4 productions filmed at or beside Onsen.
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