This Japanese term describes a neighborhood public bathhouse rather than necessarily a natural hot spring.

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Bathing and washing areas are separated by function. Source: Sentō ↗

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Sumida River
The river empties into Tokyo Bay.
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The bay opens toward the Uraga Channel.
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