Kabuki Springs & Spa

Possibly the best bathhouse in the Bay Area. Kabuki Springs is tucked away off a busy street in Japantown and feels like a portal to another dimension, one full of warm water, a quiet atmosphere, and plenty of lemon ginger tea. I was instantly drawn to how intentional everything feels here, from the dark wood of the sauna to the sleek tile in the showers. It feels carefully crafted to be both modern and timeless, with the Japanese motif flowing through all of the design. Personally, I love the dim lighting in the baths; with no windows, it feels like time is suspended. Is it midday, or midnight? Sunny, stormy? Early, late? You can’t really tell when you’re there, and that feels like the point. It’s an escape in its truest, most relaxing sense. Attendants are constant in the baths, whic

The communal baths were a marvelous experience from beginning to end. The staff at the front desk was helpful and thorough with explaining the locations, materials, and process. It was oh so lovely to move from wet warm to cold wet to dry hot to steamy hot to ambient temperature. Rinse and repeat. The cold washcloths & ice water were appreciated. I’ve never felt so relaxed AND alert from a bathing experience before. I am still feeling the pleasant effects of the bathing after a night of rest. Highly recommended.

A little gem in the heart of SF! I absolutely loved everything about my experience. As a seasonal traveler, I always book a sauna visit in cities I go to. Growing up in Europe (where spas are fully nude as it is so gross to bathe and sweat in synthetic bathing suits), I am glad we can still find places like this in the US. I love Swedish saunas, French hydrotherapy spas, Germany mixed genders spas, Italians bathing houses, Turkish Hammams, Korean Crystal saunas... I visited Japan and this place is even better than an onsen for me because of the low light and the various saunas/pools there. The cold plunge is amazing, right in the center of the room, and there are wet and dry saunas, a jacuzzi, relaxing lounge chairs and towels and lockers available for everyone. I soaked for 2h in the quie

Great price for the experience of the co ed spa night!!! 2.5 hrs was such a perfect amount of time. Loved the steam room, sauna, and all the other amenities. Also the complimentary tea was delicious!! Def recommend and I’ll be coming back

Solid spot. It’s a bit dungeony without windows. The communal cold plunge fits 5 people which is fun. It doesn’t say what the cold plunge temp is, maybe 50? I went with a friend to catch up but you’re not allowed to speak. They have tea and water. Nice spot but I like Alchemy springs better because it’s social.