Nagomi no Yu (Tokyo)

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Formerly known as Yutopia, this five-story bathing complex in Ogikubo is open 24 hours and offers numerous watery ways for the whole family to stress-bust. Women often get short-changed when it comes to variety and amenities, but not at Yutopia. In addition to the usual array of saunas, steam rooms, jet and mineral baths, the all-female second floor has the Pulse Ball, a massage waterfall - heaven for the proverbially stiff shoulders (katakori) that are a national affliction, the Shape Wave bath (JY100) for slimming and the minus ion sauna that supposedly produces positive mental health. Men have a similar set up on the fourth floor, including an open-air bath with smooth stones and a denki bath, (electrified water that sends tingles that gradually build to a spasm through the brave bather's body). Although denki smacks of 19th century quackery, it's still popular. Much better for the body is the 40-minute massage (JY3000) available on the fifth floor, along with an arcade for kids and a family room for watching TV and movies. The third floor offers an array of restaurants with both Japanese and Western-style seating. A word of caution, this place gets packed on weekends.

Tel: 03-3398-4126

Open 24hr; admission JY2000
www.nagomino-yu.com/english/index.html