Baby bath day at Takara-yu in Shimohirama on Nov 10: volunteers mind your baby while you relax

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On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 10:30 a.m., the Takara-yu public bath in Shimohirama, Saiwai Ward, hosts a "baby bath day."

Local volunteers look after babies while mothers bathe. It is for children aged 3 months to 3 years and their mothers (12 pairs), and costs ¥150 per child.

Apply by Monday, November 9, first come, first served, using the online form on the city's page.

A public bath supports parents of babies

The Saiwai Ward Red Cross Volunteer Group is holding a "baby bath day" to support parents at a local public bath. As in the public baths of the past, local volunteers look after babies while mothers bathe.

Before bathing, there is about 30 minutes of parenting tips and parent-child play.

Nov 10 at Takarayu in Shimohirama

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Place: Takara-yu (223 Shimohirama, Saiwai Ward)
Fee: ¥150 per child (insurance included, cash only)

12 mothers with children aged 3 months to 3

Children aged 3 months to 3 years and their mothers, 12 pairs in total. If there are many applications, Saiwai Ward residents may be given priority.

Apply by Nov 9, first come

Applications opened on October 9 and close on Monday, November 9. Places are first come, first served, so applications close once the event is full. Apply using the online form on the city's page (in Japanese).

Bring soap, shampoo, a bath towel, diapers, a change of clothes, a garbage bag to take used diapers home, and drinks for you and your child.

Contacts

Saiwai Ward Red Cross Volunteer Group office (Community Care Promotion Division, Saiwai Ward Office), phone 044-556-6643 (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Japanese).