Sauna City Guide

Kabuki Springs & Spa

San Francisco

BathhouseCold plunge

A Japanese-style communal bathhouse in Japantown, open since 1968, with a hot pool, a cold plunge, a dry sauna and a steam room in a quiet, phone-free setting.

More about Kabuki Springs & Spa

Baths are booked in two-and-a-half-hour slots with a firm end time, and guests show a photo ID at the door. A gong reminds bathers to keep voices low, and phones stay in the lockers.

The schedule rotates by day. Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays are for women and Thursdays and Saturdays for men, both with bathing suits optional. Mondays and Tuesdays are all-gender days when bathing suits are required, and non-binary changing space is available on request. Teenagers may come with a parent or guardian; young children are not admitted.

At a glance

Kabuki Springs & Spa has a Finnish sauna and a steam room, plus a cold pool. A day pass costs $49. Hours: Monday, 2 pm to 8 pm; Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 9:30 pm. Swimsuits in co-ed areas, nude in single-gender areas and booking required.

Saunas
Finnish and Steam room
Cold plunge
Yes
Day pass
$49

Saunas

  • Finnish (dry)Temp not listed
  • Steam roomTemp not listed

Hot pools

Cold plunge

  • Cold poolTemp not listed

Before you go

Swimsuit
In co-ed areas; nude in single-gender areas
Co-ed
Co-ed and single-gender areas
Booking
Required

Opening hours

Mon2 pm–8 pm
Tue–Sun10 am–9:30 pm

Communal baths: women Wed, Fri, Sun; men Thu, Sat; all-gender Mon, Tue with swimsuits required. Hours from the official website, checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.

Communal baths in 2.5-hour reservations; an extra 1.5 hours costs $25. Bath access with a booked service is $20. Prices checked October 2026.

Getting there

1750 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94115

Frequently asked questions

How much is a day pass at Kabuki Springs & Spa?

A day pass at Kabuki Springs & Spa costs $49 (checked October 2026). Prices change, so confirm on the official website before you go.

What are the opening hours at Kabuki Springs & Spa?

Kabuki Springs & Spa is open Monday 2 pm to 8 pm; Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 9:30 pm. Communal baths: women Wed, Fri, Sun; men Thu, Sat; all-gender Mon, Tue with swimsuits required. Holiday hours can differ, so check the official website before you go.

What kind of sauna does Kabuki Springs & Spa have?

Kabuki Springs & Spa has a finnish (dry) and a steam room.

Does Kabuki Springs & Spa have a cold plunge?

Yes. Kabuki Springs & Spa has a cold pool.

Is Kabuki Springs & Spa co-ed?

Kabuki Springs & Spa has co-ed areas as well as single-gender areas.

Do you need a swimsuit at Kabuki Springs & Spa?

Swimsuits are required in the co-ed areas at Kabuki Springs & Spa. The single-gender areas are nude.

Do you need to book Kabuki Springs & Spa in advance?

Yes, Kabuki Springs & Spa requires a booking.

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Sources

We last confirmed Kabuki Springs & Spa is open in October 2026. Spotted something out of date?