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Spa World Frommer's Exceptional

Hours Daily 10am-9am
Address 3-2-24 Ebisu-higashi
Location Naniwa-ku. Next to festivalgate, Around Tennoji
Transportation Station: Shin-Imamiya or Dobutsuenmae (2 min.). Next to festival gate
Phone 06/6631-0001
Prices Admission weekdays ¥2,700 ($23) adults, ¥1,500 ($13) children; weekends and holidays ¥3,000 ($25) adults, ¥1,700 ($14) children

Frommer's Review

This is the most luxurious and ambitious bathhouse I've ever seen. It can accommodate up to 5,000 people and draws upon hot springs brought up from 891m (2,970 ft.) below the earth's surface. On its roof, in a large hangarlike room, is a covered swimming complex that includes a pool, a slide, a wave pool, a sunning terrace, and a wading pool (rental bathing suits available). The rest of the large complex is divided into themed, geographical bathing zones, which are rotated between the sexes and include luxurious locker rooms. At the Asian Zone, for example, Middle Eastern music and tiled mosaics set the tone for the Turkish bath, while China is represented by a medicinal bath. Massage is also available. If you're timid about going to a public bath, this one will convert you. If you're already a fan, you'll want to move in -- note, however, that at 5am you're charged for a new day. And sorry, people with tattoos -- associated with the Japanese mafia -- are not allowed.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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