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Kamata Tokkyū Ekimaedōrikai is a retro shopping street to the west of Kamata Station, nicknamed Bourbon Road. It’s lined with dining and drinking spots. (© Fukusako Ayako)
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The Kamata Onsen gate appears suddenly on a residential street. (© Fukusako Ayako)
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The black waters of Kamata Onsen. (© Fukusako Ayako)
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The washing area has high ceilings, and the white walls add to the open feeling. (© Fukusako Ayako)
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The specialty Onsen Kamameshi rice pot. With miso soup, a side dish, and pickles, ¥1,200 (tax included, as of February 2024). (© Fukusako Ayako)
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The bath spaces are decorated with modern designs like stained glass. (© Fukusako Ayako)
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The nearest bath is a priceless fresh-flowing kakenagashi spring bath. (© Fukusako Ayako)
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The outdoor bath is equipped with tall shades to prevent peeping, but still offers a full taste of open-air bathing. (© Fukusako Ayako)
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Youcity’s jet bath is in the center, with the foaming vibrabath to the left and the electrified denkiburo to the right. All can help with fatigue recovery. (© Fukusako Ayako)
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The Youcity Kamata dressing room. Please mind your manners so all may enjoy! (© Fukusako Ayako)
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Counter-seating only Tempura Suzuki is popular with locals. (© Fukusako Ayako)
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One Edomae specialty is eel tempura. Suzuki offers meal sets for lunch, and in the evening a range of reasonable tempura dishes. (© Fukusako Ayako)