Did you know that there are still 9 public baths in Chuo-ku?
Today, I would like to introduce one of them Kinharuyu.
Kinharu Yuba was opened in Ginza in 1863 (Bunkyu 3). It was around the time of the 14th Shogun Shigeru.
The place is along Kinharu Street in Ginza 8-chome. It's in the building now, so I'll overlook it.
It's closed, but the blue signboard at Kinharuyu and the flower shop next to the entrance are landmarks.
When you enter the building, you'll find a shoebox. There was a simple price list beside it.
The right of the shoe box is men's bath on the front and ladies' bath on the back.
As soon as you open the door, you will find a watch stand next to you, and a very old household miniature shrine in front.
According to the shop's homepage, it was made in the Taisho era.
The ceiling of the dressing room is a stairwell and very open. There is also an old-fashioned fan, so I would appreciate it in the hot season.
Well, when you enter the bathroom, the first thing that jumps into your eyes is the stunning tile picture of colored carp and the spring and autumn birds.
All of them are Kutani porcelain made of Suzueido drawn by Shosen.
In particular, colored carp, which decorates the bathtub, seems to be swimming in the pond.
Of course, there is also a painting picture 
of Mount Fuji.
Mount Fuji at Kinharuyu is said to be the work of Morio Nakajima, one of the only two paint painters in Japan.
Mount Fuji is depicted in men's bath and ladies' bath. You can actually see only one of them.
There are two bathtubs. The large bathtub has a jet bath
, which gives you comfortable stimulation when you sit down.
In addition, since the bathroom is equipped with a body soap, shampoo & conditioner, you can sweat on your way home from shopping with a towel. (Please note that body soap, shampoo & conditioner will not be installed on the 2nd and 4th Friday contact public bath days.)
Everyone, please come to Kinharuyu once.
Business hours 14:00-22:00 Closed Sunday
8-7-5, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo TEL03-3571-5469
