Koganeyu Partly Changes Its May Medicinal Bath Schedule, Announces New Beer “Jikkou Beer”
Koganeyu released a revised version of its medicinal bath schedule for May 2026, changing the medicinal baths on the 17th, 19th, 22nd, and 29th to “jikkou.” It also announced a new beer, “Jikkou Beer,” framing it as a link between the medicinal bath and a post-bath drink.
Hop BroOn May 16, Koganeyu released a revised version of its May Medicinal Bath Schedule. The medicinal baths on the 17th, 19th, 22nd, and 29th were changed to “jikkou,” and the fact that they paired it with a new beer too is pretty exciting.
MugiHuh! Are sento schedules really that important? And Jikkou Beer already sounds interesting just from the name!
Hop BroThat’s the thing, Jikkou Beer is a sento-inspired saison. It’s designed so you can enjoy the “jikkou” theme from the medicinal bath all the way through to after bathing, which is a clever touch.
MugiWhat’s a saison? It sounds stylish, but also kind of vague. Is that a beer name rather than a style?
Hop BroExactly. Saison is a beer style that’s generally refreshing and aromatic. Koganeyu’s Jikkou Beer layers in bathhouse-like notes with star anise and cinnamon on top of that.
MugiWait, star anise and cinnamon?! That’s basically the smell of a bathhouse! The idea of doing medicinal herb aromas in beer is genius, isn’t it?
Hop BroAnd it also includes coriander and clove, so the aroma opens up in a really layered way. It’s the kind of beer that makes you feel, even before you drink it, that today’s going to be a good reset.
MugiWow, that sounds amazing after a bath! Linking a medicinal bath and a drink together gives it such a treat-yourself feeling.
Hop BroKoganeyu is within walking distance of the north exit of Kinshicho Station, and since it has the baths, sauna, and bandai bar, its post-bath flow is incredibly strong. Having a drink on the first floor, then walking a little for food on the second floor, feels completely natural.
MugiThat’s the best! Then I want to warm up in the bath first, drink some Jikkou Beer, and then have one more after that!
On May 16, Koganeyu (Sumida Ward, Tokyo) posted a revised version of its “May Medicinal Bath Schedule” on Instagram. In this update, the medicinal baths on May 17, 19, 22, and 29 were changed to “jikkou.”
The post also introduced a new beer, “Jikkou Beer.” Jikkou Beer is a saison inspired by “jikkou,” a representative medicinal herb used in bathhouse medicinal baths, and it uses star anise, cinnamon, coriander, and clove. It can be described as a beer that carries the theme of the medicinal bath directly into its aroma and flavor.
Koganeyu is a renovated sento within walking distance of the north exit of Kinshicho Station, and its appeal is that you can spend time there not only in the baths and sauna, but also at the bandai bar and the Kogane Kitchen on the second floor. The setup, where you can enjoy a craft beer on the first floor after bathing and then walk a little to continue on to food or another drink, is also very convenient for beer lovers. This revised version creates a reason to visit by letting guests check the medicinal bath schedule and enjoy it together with Jikkou Beer.
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Hop BroOn May 16, Koganeyu released a revised version of its May Medicinal Bath Schedule. The medicinal baths on the 17th, 19th, 22nd, and 29th were changed to “jikkou,” and the fact that they paired it with a new beer too is pretty exciting.
MugiHuh! Are sento schedules really that important? And Jikkou Beer already sounds interesting just from the name!
Hop BroThat’s the thing, Jikkou Beer is a sento-inspired saison. It’s designed so you can enjoy the “jikkou” theme from the medicinal bath all the way through to after bathing, which is a clever touch.
MugiWhat’s a saison? It sounds stylish, but also kind of vague. Is that a beer name rather than a style?
Hop BroExactly. Saison is a beer style that’s generally refreshing and aromatic. Koganeyu’s Jikkou Beer layers in bathhouse-like notes with star anise and cinnamon on top of that.
MugiWait, star anise and cinnamon?! That’s basically the smell of a bathhouse! The idea of doing medicinal herb aromas in beer is genius, isn’t it?
Hop BroAnd it also includes coriander and clove, so the aroma opens up in a really layered way. It’s the kind of beer that makes you feel, even before you drink it, that today’s going to be a good reset.
MugiWow, that sounds amazing after a bath! Linking a medicinal bath and a drink together gives it such a treat-yourself feeling.
Hop BroKoganeyu is within walking distance of the north exit of Kinshicho Station, and since it has the baths, sauna, and bandai bar, its post-bath flow is incredibly strong. Having a drink on the first floor, then walking a little for food on the second floor, feels completely natural.
MugiThat’s the best! Then I want to warm up in the bath first, drink some Jikkou Beer, and then have one more after that!
