What this is
Eight character-themed baths — four rotating randomly at each location — are the centrepiece of this crossover between the JRPG series OCTOPATH TRAVELER and the Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA sento chains. Visitors pay the standard admission plus a set fee to receive the 'Octobath Set,' which includes a limited muffler towel with newly commissioned artwork. Beyond the baths, there are collaboration menu items (each coming with a random original coaster), a sticker rally rewarding anyone who orders four menu items with a bonus coaster, and in-store merchandise that gives a random Japanese-paper-style sticker for every ¥2,000 spent.
Who should go
OCTOPATH TRAVELER fans who want to collect limited merchandise while actually using a public bath — this is a participatory experience, not just a pop-up shop. Works well for solo gamers or pairs; families with young children should check individual venue age policies for sento entry.
Good to know
Tickets or entry are handled directly at each Gokurakuyu or RAKU SPA branch — no advance booking platform like eplus or pia is involved; simply pay admission at the door. These are mid-size urban sento and spa facilities that typically accept IC cards and credit cards at reception, though smaller in-venue purchases may be cash only. Arrive with yen on hand to ensure you can hit the ¥2,000 spending thresholds for sticker bonuses. The four bath types at each location are assigned randomly, so there is no guarantee of seeing all eight character baths at a single venue — visiting multiple branches is the only way to potentially experience all types. Foreign visitors should note that standard sento rules apply: tattoos may be prohibited at some locations, so check individual venue policies before visiting.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.