The Tokyo Marathon began in 2007, and is one of the six World Marathon Majors. After running the 42.195 kilometer course, you’re probably exhausted and in need for some relaxation and rejuvenation. Since you’re in Japan, why not take a bath in an onsen (hot spring) after your run?
Even in Tokyo, there are a good number of onsen facilities. Here are three onsen spots near the Tokyo Marathon goal area.
Tokyo Marathon Goal
The Tokyo Marathon begins at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office. It reaches the 10-kilometer point at Nihombashi Bridge, and its full marathon goal is right in front of Tokyo Station. For both the 10-kilometer race and the full marathon race, these three onsen spots are of good accessibility.
1. SPA OTEMACHI
Photo credit: SPA OTEMACHI
SPA OTEMACHI locates about a 10-minute walk away from Gyoko-dori Street, where the Tokyo Marathon Race goal is located. The facility not only has hot spring baths, but also a gym, spa and more.
SPA OTEMACHI’s waters are from fresh springs that flow from 1,500 meters down in the ground. The waters are a bit dark with bit of viscosity, and are good for moisturizing and healing exhaustion.
Access
From Gyoko-dori Street, walk to Hibiya-dori Street towards the Otemachi direction. After about a 10-minute walk, you should find SPA OTEMACHI to your left in the Financial City Grand Cube building’s first basement floor (B1F).
Information
・ Opening hours: 10:00a.m. – 7:00p.m.
・ Fees: ¥1,620 (90-minute limit)
・ Towel rental: ¥324
2. Tokyo Dome Natural Hot Springs Spa LaQua
Tokyo Dome Natural Hot Springs Spa LaQua
Tokyo Dome Natural Hot Springs Spa LaQua is located inside Tokyo Dome. The onsen here uses water from a spring 1,700 meters below the ground.
The baths here use the same type of water as the ones at SPA OTEMACHI, and are rich in minerals that help you moisturize, relax and warm up. You can also try out the Löyly, a Finnish-style sauna.
Access
From Gyoko-dori street, walk to Tokyo Station.
【Tokyo Sta.】JR Chuo Line / for Takao
→【Ochanomizu Sta.】JR Chuo Sobu Line / for Nakano
→【Suidobashi Sta.】West Exit → about a 5-minute walk
The sixth floor of LaQua is the onsen/spa zone.
Information
・ Opening hours: 11:00a.m. – 9:00a.m. (next day)
・ Fees:
- Adults: ¥2,850
- Children: ¥2,052
＊Towel rentals included
3. Musashi Koyama Shimizu-yu Onsen
Musashi Koyama Shimizu-yu Onsen（Photo credit: ：Musashi Koyama Shimizu-yu Onsen）
Musashi Koyama Shimizu-yu Onsen locates a 20-minute train ride from Tokyo Station. Here, you can enjoy two types of hot springs.
Ogon-no-yu Onsen（Photo credit: ：Musashi Koyama Shimizu-yu Onsen）
The Ogon-no-yu (Golden Spring) is perfect for a post-run bath. The waters come from a spring that comes from 1,500 meters below the ground. The stratum where the spring locates is about 5 million years old!
The waters of Ogon-no-yu are rich in Iodine, and great for sore muscles and healing exhaustion.
Access
From Gyoko-dori Street, go onto Hibiya-dori Street and towards Otemachi Station.
【Otemachi Sta.】Toei Mita Line / for Hiyoshi
→【Musashi Koyama Sta.】East Exit → about a 5-minute walk
Information
・ Opening hours: 12:00p.m. – 12:00a.m.
・ Fees:
- Adults: ¥460
- Junior high school students: ¥300
- Children: ¥180
・ Towel rental: ¥120
Many more onsen in Tokyo
The three onsen facilities introduced here are close to Tokyo Station. If you look at other areas of Tokyo, you’ll find many more onsen all over the city. Whether it be after a marathon or after a long day at work, bathing at an onsen is a great way to relax and unwind.
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