Geumsaem Tang
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A beloved neighborhood bathhouse.
First bathhouse? Scrub Pass →About this place
NotesA beloved neighborhood bathhouse recommended by the local community. 46 Geumsaem-ro 578beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan. Women only — there is no men's side. The water is natural rock groundwater pulled from 200m below Geumjeongsan, and the headline tub is the cold plunge filled with it. One dry sauna, 98C. No steam room. Two water features sit in the bathing hall: the "Sky Waterfall" pouring down under bright daylight, and the "Back & Waist Waterfall" you stand under to take the jet on your back and lower back. Sesin (Korean body scrub) runs by appointment — call 010-3440-0590 before you go. If you scrub yourself there is a back-scrub machine; only personal scrub mitts are allowed, and the round mitt it takes is sold at the counter. A belt massage machine too. Adults 8,000 KRW, middle and high school students 7,000, elementary 6,000, preschoolers from 36 months 5,000. An 11-visit coupon is 80,000 KRW, a monthly pass 130,000. Cash, cards and mobile pay all work. Doors open at 05:00, last entry 14:00, everyone out by 15:00 — the operator keeps it daytime-only to hold the water quality, so this is a morning plan. 589m from Beomeosa Station Exit 1, free parking in the lot. No Wi-Fi.
Practical notes
Women only; there is no men's bath. The water is natural rock groundwater drawn from 200 m below ground. Three house rules are posted: no hair dyeing, no cliquish treatment of other bathers, and no oils. Scrub slots fill up quickly, so book ahead. A small stream runs past the front of the building.
Compiled from publicly available information and visitor reports. The rating shown is an editorial summary of the same, and does not mean we have visited every place in person. Prices and hours may change — please confirm with the venue before visiting.
No booking needed
Just walk in
Places like this do not take bookings. Pay at the counter and go in. Know the steps below and a first visit is fine.
This place is women-only.
From the door to the exit
- Pay the entry fee at the counter. Many take cards, but a little cash is the safe bet. You get a shoe-locker key.
- Put everything in a locker in the changing room. The bath area is fully nude — no swimwear. Wear the key on your wrist.
- Shower before entering any tub. This is the one rule everyone notices.
- For a body scrub (seshin), go straight to the scrub attendant inside the bath area. Usually cash, and you wait your turn.
- Return the key at the counter on the way out. Some places settle extras (scrub, drinks) at that point.
Good to know
- Men and women bathe separately. In jjimjilbang common areas you wear the provided sauna clothes.
- Large tattoos may be refused at some places. If that concerns you, check before you go.
- A towel is usually provided but small. Scrub mitts, toothbrushes and razors are sold at the counter.
- No photos inside the bath area. Easiest to leave your phone in the locker.
- Prices and hours are compiled from public information and may have changed. If you are coming from far, one phone call is worth it.
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No Korean needed — just show this screen.
Geumsaem Tang
어른 1명 입장이요.
Eoreun han-myeong ipjang-iyo. — One adult, please.
세신(때밀이) 얼마예요?
Seshin eolma-yeyo? — How much is the body scrub?
문신이 있는데 들어가도 돼요?
Munsin-i inneunde deureogado dwaeyo? — I have a tattoo — is it okay to enter?
수건 하나 더 주세요.
Sugeon hana deo juseyo. — One more towel, please.
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Private scrub rooms are one-to-one, bookable, and run on a fixed time slot. If a public bath feels unfamiliar, this is the easier route.
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Scrubber hours confirmed, scrub fee settled ahead, a point-and-say Korean card, and a same-day hotline. At the door you only pay entry.
Menu & Prices
Menu| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $6 / ₩8,000 |
| middle | |
| high schoolers | $5 / ₩7,000 |
| elementary schoolers | $4 / ₩6,000 |
| preschoolers (36 months~) | $4 / ₩5,000 |
| 11 sessions coupon | $59 / ₩80,000 |
| monthly membership | $96 / ₩130,000 |
Prices are compiled from public information and may change. Please check with the venue before visiting.
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Confirmed by the venue, Sep 4, 2026
Info updated: 2026-10
Details may differ from actual conditions.
What stands out
- +Natural spring water
- +Retro bathhouse vibes
- +Unique 3 taboos rule
- +Charming owner
Facility Details
Uses natural rock groundwater from 200m underground Geumjeongsan. Women-only bathhouse (no men). Retro neighborhood bathhouse. Operates daytime only for thorough cleaning. Pilgrimage for Busan sauna enthusiasts.
Sauna
1Baths
3Geumjeongsan natural rock groundwater. Totonoui level
Waterfall under bright natural light
Waterfall targeting back and waist
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