rébon Kaisaiyu

Built in 1928, rébon Kaisaiyu originally served the community as a public bathhouse (sento). Although it closed its doors in 2016 due to aging facilities, it has been reborn as a café. This transformation was driven by the owner’s passion to preserve the building—and the countless memories held within it—for future generations.

※1 This is called a ‘Bandai,’ a traditional elevated reception desk found in Japanese sento (public bathhouses). In addition to paying the entrance fee and buying soap or towels, this is where the attendant watches over the area to prevent theft and ensure that everyone follows the rules.
※2 The view from the Bandai. At rébon Kaisaiyu, you can actually sit in the attendant’s booth.

Details

Access : 2-17-11 Shitaya, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0004
Hours : 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Closed : Irregular Holidays
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