This is a city own and operated sento connected to the local medical center and elder care facility. I always love seeing what can happen when a city government puts money into a place like this. The bathing area was bigger than expected but lacked a good place to cool down. Lots of well-sourced stone gave it a clean and stoic atmosphere, but it also felt slippery under the feet, so walk carefully. The outdoor area was a pleasant surprise but a bit boring. I was disappointed by the tight changing room. There was a huge, open tatami room to relax after your bath. I used it to do some writing as I waited for the rain outside to calm down. Not really worth going out of your way for, but it is a great example of what municipal bathing facilities can be. Tatsuno City runs two baths open to non-residents, but it seems they are also not well known outside the city. These two options and the above-average supersento in town provide excellent chances to wash off after spending a day in this city full of history and nature.