Ashiyu

Many ashiyu are set up on street corners in towns with hot springs (onsen).

Whilst most foot baths are free of charge, at some private places a small donation under 100 yen for upkeep is preferred.

[citation needed] An ashiyu is different from a normal hot spring.

Despite this difference, a foot bath can still warm the entire body because of the large veins that run through the legs.

There are foot baths with changing rooms, but they are extremely rare.