I wanted to hike Mount Tamalpais the other week when visiting San Francisco, but my plans were foiled with heavy rain on both Saturday and Sunday. Bummer.
When I suggested scoping out a spa or bathhouse, my girlfriends suggested Onsen, which opened earlier this month. I don’t typically associate the words clean and awesome with the Tenderloin, but if you can suspend your disbelief like I did, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Onsen is a wonderful slice of Japan located on Eddy St. about 5 blocks from the Civic Center BART station. It’s by no means large or scenic like the onsens you’ll find in Japan, but it’s a welcome respite from the daily grind.
I’m looking forward to going back on my next trip and trying out their dinner service.
The entrance on Eddy St.
Snagged this photo from the postcard. No photos once you’re inside!
The entrance to the locker room
Cute sushi cats to accompany the bill
Mmm… matcha!
I could sit at this bar all day sipping tea and watching the kitchen prep for meal service.
No food service before 5:30, but still a great place to sit with tea
Quirky books and Japanese trinkets for sale