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[2022] Local Editor's Recommendation! Five popular saunas in Kyoto

Kyoto, where the culture of sento (public bathhouses) has long been rooted, is actually a sacred place for saunas. We pick up saunas of note, from saunas recommended for beginners to popular sento (public bathhouses) visited by sauna lovers from all over the country. Experience the "totonou" that captivates men and women of all ages.

1.The spark that ignited the sakkatsu boom! Umeyu, a sauna that enlivens public bathhouse culture / Shimizu Gojo

Umeyu, with its charming retro atmosphere, is located in Gojo Rakuen and was founded in the Meiji period (1868-1912). The current owner, who took over the business when he heard it was closed, is a strong man who visited all the public bathhouses in the prefecture when he was a student. As the name of the bathhouse suggests, the sauna, which is the main attraction of the bathhouse, can be entered free of charge (bathing fee is not included). On Saturdays and Sundays, bathing is available from 6:00 a.m., and morning saunas can also be enjoyed.

Sauna Umeyu
Sauna Umeyu

Sauna Umeyu

  • Umeyu in the sauna
  • Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Shimogyo Ward, Kiyamachi Street, Kaminoguchi Agaru, 175
  • 6 minutes on foot from Keihan Kiyomizu Gojo Station
  • Tel.080-2523-0626
  • Entrance fee/Adult 450 yen
    Towel rental / 30 yen

2.Brightness and cleanliness are the best! Loved by the community [Tama-no-Yu] / Kyoto City Hall area

Tama-no-Yu is a public bathhouse near Kyoto City Hall that has been in operation since 1894. The brightness and cleanliness of the bathhouse are impressive and loved by both children and adults alike. 100-110°C sauna and natural underground water bath are an excellent combination, and some customers come from far away to enjoy the comfort of the bathhouse. After a hot sauna, take a break and enjoy one of the many beverages available.

Tamanoyu
Tamanoyu

Kyoto Tamanoyu

  • Kyoto and Eternal Hot Springs
  • 401 Kameya-cho, Oshikoji-dori Gokomachi Nishiiru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 2-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Subway Station
  • Tel. 075-231-2985
  • Entrance fee/Adult 450 yen
    Towel rental / 30 yen

3.Famous hot spring that will make sauna lovers all over Japan gasp [Hakusan-yu Takatsuji Branch] / Karasuma

For 450 yen, you can enjoy a high-temperature sauna, a natural water bath, and an outdoor air bath. Many "sa travelers" and entertainers from outside of the prefecture visit this bathhouse, and it is the best public bathhouse in Kyoto for sauna lovers. The water bath is naturally flowing from the groundwater and has a mild texture and a large volume of water. It is also nice to be able to take a rest in the outdoor air bath in the open-air bath. On a hot day, go soak in the water bath that Hakusan-yu is proud of.

Hakusan-yu Takatsuji Branch
Hakusan-yu Takatsuji Branch

Hakusan-yu Takatsuji Branch

  • Hakusan-yu Takatsuji Temple
  • 665 Funaya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 9 min. walk from Subway "Shijo Station".
  • Tel. 075-351-3648
  • Entrance fee/Adult 450 yen
    Towel rental / 30 yen

4.Experience the Taisho Romanticism of the Toto experience at Funaoka Onsen in Murano.

Designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, there are many things to see in the changing rooms alone, such as the wood carving on the ceiling depicting a tengu and Yoshitsune Minamoto, and majolica tiles with beautiful unevenness and gorgeous colors. The open-air water bath, where water pours from a dragon's mouth, offers a relaxing view. Visit on a day when you want to enjoy the solemn atmosphere and variety of baths along with the sauna.

Funaoka Onsen
Funaoka Onsen

Funaoka Onsen

  • non-narcotic warfare
  • 82-1, Shino Minamifuneoka-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 5 min. walk from bus stop "Senbon Kuramaguchi
    5 min. walk from bus stop "Kenkunjinja-mae".
  • Tel.075-441-3735
  • Entrance fee/Adult 450 yen
    Towel rental / 30 yen

5.Relax in the sauna of the brightly renovated Ginza Yu/Yoshida

Ginza Yu reopened in February 2020 after a six-year absence. The sauna room is full of cleanliness and cozy with calm music playing. After sweating in the popular sauna, you can go to the water bath pumped from natural groundwater. You can also enjoy a variety of medicinal baths that change daily, such as the "raw malt bath" that makes your skin smooth and smooth, which is very pleasing to women.

bathhouse used for prostitution (Edo period)

bathhouse used for prostitution (Edo period)

  • silver vine (Actinidia polygama)
  • 26-37 Konoe-cho, Yoshida, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 12 min. walk from Jingu-marutamachi Sta. of Keihan Co.
    4 minutes walk from bus stop "Konoe Dori".
  • Tel. 075-771-0620
  • Entrance fee/Adult 450 yen
    Towel rental / Free
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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