Fuku no Yu

Completely renovated in 2011 and now looking more like a resort-style ryokan than an old-school neighbourhood bathhouse, Fuku no Yu sure stands out in quiet Komagome. Its twin sides, switched up every week, are both dominated by newly painted depictions of Mount Fuji – the more orthodox one by veteran sento artist Kiyoto Maruyama, the other, bold and blood-red, by fellow specialist painter Morio Nakajima. And the artsy delights don't end there: the wooden partition bears a colourful work created by artist collective Gravityfree. Now a popular destination for both locals and sento geeks from further away, Fuku no Yu is sure to satisfy any bather looking for a retro soak.