Such a happy experience here. I typically judge sento on the quality of the baths or the quality of the ascetics. However, the quality of the community experience on a single visit is hard to judge, so I do not often comment deeply on this aspect in these reviews. Tatsumi Yokujyo is such a welcoming experience that I have to make that the top reason to go. I felt happily accepted here. Seeing that this is a municipal bath, the welcome felt even more friendly.

The main central bath is divided into 3 sections: deep, shallow, and jets. They are hot, and the water is brilliantly clear. This seems to be a point of pride for this sento. A separate bubble bath is only slightly cooler. This is a bath for people who like it hot. Even the standing shower, the single source of cool water, was only mildly cool.

Speaking of showers, the washing station showers were all lovely and adjustable. One grandpa in the bath with me was sitting with his back to the shower getting his shoulders rained upon. It looked really comfortable.

NHK rule applies here too!

Buckets are given out at the bandai upon entrance. They are free, but you need to ask for one. Also, make sure to wipe it off before returning it.