Sento
Public Baths in Kyoto
Public Bath (Sento)
CycleKyoto highly recommends visiting a public bath, be it a humble neighborhood place or a high-end super sento.
In much of Japan the public bath is a dying species. All Japanese homes have indoor plumbing and private baths. However, for many the act of bathing with strangers or friends publicly is far superior to soaking alone at home. Kyoto has seen its share of sento closings, but the pubic bath culture is still very much alive in Kyoto.
As of 2010, some 170 public baths were still in business in Kyoto. The fee is 410 yen for adults at all but the super sentos.
For information on public baths, or for those who prefer Japanese （銭湯）, click on.
Below are a few of our favorites. The map at the bottom of the page is much more comprehensive.
Kyoto North
Kyoto South
Hi no De Yu Public Bath
Tsuru no Yu Public Bath
Arashiyama Area
Tenzan no Yu (Super Sento)
Kyoto West
Fushimi Area
Takara Yu Public Bath
Other
For detailed information on Kyoto public baths in Japanese. For those who prefer English, here is information on baths.
Kyoto Public Baths Map
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