Machida City, Tokyo: Experience 'Momono-ha-yu' (Peach Leaf Bath) at O-kura-yu, the City's Only Public Bathhouse, on July 26 (Sun), the Day of the Ox in Summer

Machida City's public bathhouse, O-kura-yu, will host a special event called 'Momono-ha-yu,' where peach leaves are added to the bathing water.

Would you like to beat the summer heat with a traditional 'Momono-ha-yu'?

About O-kura-yu

Established in 1966, O-kura-yu is the only public bathhouse in Machida.

In December 2016, it reopened after renovation, now featuring a hinoki (Japanese cypress) bath and far-infrared sauna (additional fee).

For more information about O-kura-yu, please visit:

① Facility details (Machida City official website: Public Bathhouses in Machida)

https://www.city.machida.tokyo.jp/iryo/iryo/kenkoujyouhou/kousyuuyokujyou.html

② The history of O-kura-yu (Machida lifestyle promotion site: Machida de Kurasu)

https://keeponloving-machida.com/live/tsuchida_daisuke/

Admission Fees

・Adults (12 years and older): 550 yen

・Children (6 to 12 years old, elementary school students): 200 yen

・Infants (under 6 years old, preschoolers): 100 yen

About Momono-ha-yu

While the 'Day of the Ox' in summer is commonly associated with eating eel, there is also a long-standing tradition dating back to the Edo period of soaking in a bath infused with peach leaves, known as 'Ushi-yu' (Ox bath).

Peach leaves contain tannins, which have traditionally been believed to help prevent sunburn and prickly heat.

Promoting Machida’s Charm, Together

Machida City aims to become a city people choose to live in and continue living in by promoting its unique charm through collaborative efforts with local organizations. This press release is part of those outreach initiatives.