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Early morning sightseeing in Kyoto is recommended! 〜Information on early morning sightseeing, temples, morning markets, and more!

Kyoto is crowded with many tourists. In the morning, you can take your time to explore popular areas such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Arashiyama, and Fushimi Inari, which are the staple sightseeing spots in Kyoto. In this article, we will introduce some of the unique ways to enjoy Kyoto in the morning. Wake up a little earlier than usual to experience Kyoto in a different light than during the day. (TEXT/Yoshie Nishio, EDIT/Miki Tamura)

6. Enjoy a morning bath at a well-known and well-loved bathhouse

⚫︎ plum-bath
Sauna no Umeyu is located in Gojo Rakuen with a retro atmosphere founded in the Meiji era. Sauna no Umeyu attracts public bathhouse lovers from all over Japan, and is open on Saturdays and Sundays only from 6 am. As the name suggests, the sauna, which is the store's main selling point, is free of charge (separate admission fee is required), which is one of its attractions. The shop is also easily accessible to people of all nationalities, young and old, male and female, so even those who do not usually go to public baths can easily make their debut in a public bath. Start your day with a morning bath at one of Kyoto's most popular public bathhouses.

Sauna Umeyu

The retro interior is another attraction.

Sauna Umeyu

Address] 175 Iwataki-cho, Kaminoguchi-agaru, Kiyamachi-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access】6 min. walk from Exit 1 of "Shimizu Gojo Station" of Keihan
Tel. 080-2523-0626
Hours: 14:00 - 2:00, Saturday and Sunday 6:00 - 2:00
Closed/Thursdays
Bathing fee/510 yen, towel rental/50 yen

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⚫︎ Hakusan-yu Takatsuji Branch
Hakusan-yu is the most popular public bathhouse in Kyoto, visited by many tourists and entertainers from outside Kyoto, and is a must-see for sauna lovers. At this popular bathhouse, morning baths are available on Sundays only, starting at 7:00 a.m. [The attraction of Hakusan-yu is its water bath, which is full of natural groundwater and mild to the touch, and its high-temperature sauna. Chairs are provided in the open-air bath, so you can take a good rest in the open-air bath. Let's go soak in Hakusan-yu in the morning.

Hakusan-yu Takatsuji Branch

Public bathhouse using abundant groundwater that is gentle to the skin

Hakusan-yu Takatsuji Branch

Address] 665 Funaya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access】10 minutes walk from Exit 6 of Subway "Shijo Station".
Tel. 075-351-3648
Hours: 15:00 - 24:00, Sunday 7:00 - 24:00
Closed on Saturdays
Bathing fee/550 yen, towel rental/50 yen

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The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
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