Originally Posted by
dinanm3atl
Tokyo & Kyoto first time visit to Japan with some friends. Want to get a real experience so which would you recommend that isn't a 'tourist spot'? Seems like outdoor ones are the real deal but they might not exist in Tokyo itself?
If you want a "real" experience, then why solicit recommendations? Wander around random neighbourhoods until you find a sento and try it. That would be real.
If you need a hint, there's one nestled in a hilly residential area about 10-15 minutes walk from Chinzanso hotel. Good luck.