Mikokuyu: Tokyo’s Quintessential Onsen Oasis with Skytree Views and Obsidian Springs Mikokuyu, located in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, is a revered public bathhouse beloved by locals and communal bathing enthusiasts. Founded in 1947, it underwent a 2015 renewal, becoming a five-story architectural gem. Patrons can enjoy rare and affordable thermal baths with unadulterated hot spring water … Continue reading [Tokyo] Mikokuyu (御谷湯): Public Bathhouse with Tokyo Skytree Views and Tattoo-Friendly Soaking