Kabuki Springs & Spa
1750 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA94115
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Kabuki Springs & Spa is a communal Japanese-style bathhouse in San Francisco's Japantown, operating inside the Japan Center since 1968. Guests share a hot pool, a 55-degree cold plunge, a cedar sauna heated to 150 degrees, and a steam room in reserved 2.5-hour blocks, with single-gender and all-gender bathing days rotating through the week. Admission is $49 per day, reservations are required, and children under 11 are not permitted in the baths.
How it compares in San Francisco
Its $49 drop-in sits above the San Francisco median of $45, across the 5 studios here that publish one. It is one of only 2 of the 23 studios we track in San Francisco that publish a cold plunge temperature — published setpoints across the city run 50–55°F. Communal access puts it with 5 of the 23 studios we track here; the rest run a different model.
Details
- Access
- Communal
- Shared sauna and plunge areas used alongside other guests.
- Plunge temperature
55°F — Most commercial plunges run 39–55°F. - Sauna temperature
150°F — Infrared cabins run ~120–150°F; traditional saunas 160–200°F. - Phone
- +1-415-922-6000
What they offer
- Cold Plunge
- A chilled immersion tub, typically held between 38°F and 55°F, used for short cold-exposure sessions.Cold Plunge in San Francisco →
- Traditional Sauna
- A dry, high-heat room warmed by an electric or wood-fired stove, usually running between 160°F and 200°F.Traditional Sauna in San Francisco →
- Steam Room
- A sealed room held near 100% humidity at roughly 110°F to 120°F.Steam Room in San Francisco →
Hot and cold in one visit: contrast therapy in San Francisco →
Pricing
- Drop-in
- $49
Location
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Questions about Kabuki Springs & Spa
- Does Kabuki Springs & Spa have a cold plunge?
- Yes. Kabuki Springs & Spa lists a cold plunge among the facilities on its own published pages, checked Aug 16, 2026. It publishes a water temperature of 55°F.
- How cold is the plunge at Kabuki Springs & Spa?
- Kabuki Springs & Spa publishes a cold plunge temperature of 55°F, read from its own pages on Aug 16, 2026. Studios adjust setpoints, so treat this as what they advertise rather than what the water reads on the day.
- How hot is the sauna at Kabuki Springs & Spa?
- Kabuki Springs & Spa publishes a sauna temperature of 150°F, read from its own pages on Aug 16, 2026.
- How much does Kabuki Springs & Spa cost?
- Kabuki Springs & Spa publishes a drop-in rate of $49, read from its own pages on Aug 16, 2026. Prices change without notice — the studio's own booking page is the live figure.
- Is Kabuki Springs & Spa private or shared?
- Communal. Shared sauna and plunge areas used alongside other guests. Checked Aug 16, 2026.
- Do you need to book ahead at Kabuki Springs & Spa?
- Yes — Kabuki Springs & Spa states that sessions must be booked in advance. Checked Aug 16, 2026.
- What else does Kabuki Springs & Spa offer besides the cold plunge?
- Its published facilities in San Francisco also include traditional sauna and steam room, checked Aug 16, 2026. Availability of individual services can vary by session type and time of day.