Kabuki Springs & Spa

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.

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.

I visited kabuki springs just for the spa in September and it was an amazing relaxing experience! I booked again a few days ago but due to an emergency that led me to the er, I didn’t show up,however the people were really friendly and accommodated me with a refund of the cancellation fee. Will def be back when I’m healthy & thank you for the understanding 🫶🏻

OMG amazing my second time in the Kabuki Springs and Spa. Had a few challenges and this was the perfect time spent a few hours made a huge difference, silence, self care and the staff totally amazing and kind. Thank you so much for all you folks do or our communities and visitors.

I spent 2.5 hours at Kabuki Spa in San Francisco and it was glorious. My rhythm went like this: 10–15 minutes in the sauna, 5–10 minutes in the hot pool, 1 minute in the cold plunge, then drift into the steam room. Back to the hot pool. Back to the plunge. Repeat until my brain turned into a soft, happy marshmallow. Halfway through, I stretched out on a lounger, dozed off for about 20 minutes, and woke up feeling like I’d shed an entire week of stress. Portland’s got a spot with almost the same layout—but Kabuki won me over. It’s quieter, easier on the wallet, and somehow more serene.

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, which makes it feel far more luxurious than what the price would suggest. Cucumber, lemon, or plain water are all on tap, as are iced hand towels, salt scrubs for the steam room, and hot lemon ginger tea. I loved how cups are encouraged to be reused (I hate seeing the giant pile of single-use cups in the trash at other spas). I’m holding out hope, however, that traditional green tea may make an appearance in the future! I’d recommend attending on one of the single-gender days, as I found that lent itself best to the fully immersive experience. Shower sandals are available, though I found them a bit uncomfortable. Next time I’ll be sure to bring my own. As a bathhouse enthusiast, I cannot recommend this place enough. I can’t wait to bring my friends here to learn for themselves just how relaxing and rejuvenating the sauna, seam, soak, and plunge rotation can be.