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Choja-yu
4.4★ · 235 Google ratings · Kyoto, Kyoto · 長者湯
✓ Rest area
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesListed as a sento (public bathhouse): a bath for day visitors by definition. No visitor review states otherwise.from the facility's listing category
Hours
15:10–00:00 · closed Tuesdayfrom the facility listing
Tattoos
✓ AllowedTwo 2026 visitors with visible tattoos reported no issue bathing here.stated by 2 visitors · Mar 2026 – Apr 2026
Bathing arrangement
Men and women separateMen's and women's bathing areas are separated immediately upon entry.stated by 2 visitors · Apr 2026 – May 2026
Watch out
Hair dryer
Hair dryers are available; several reviewers note one is free while an additional dryer may cost extra.
stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Jul 2026Towels
Towels are not provided free; one visitor rented one on-site while another brought their own from a hotel.
stated by 2 visitors · Oct 2025 – Apr 2026The bath
What you’ll find
Choja-yu is a century-old neighborhood sento (public bathhouse) in Kyoto with wood-fired groundwater baths, a sauna, and a cold plunge; tattoos are reportedly allowed, though some regulars can be particular about bathhouse etiquette.
Sauna
✓ YesMultiple reviews from 2025-2026 describe a small, very hot sauna (capacity 3-5 people).stated by 3 visitors · Mar 2026 – May 2026
Cold bath
✓ YesA cold plunge bath fed by groundwater (around 18°C) is present and popular for cooling off after the sauna.stated by 3 visitors · Oct 2025 – Jul 2026
View
GardenThe changing room overlooks a small courtyard garden with koi fish.stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Jul 2026
Rest area
✓ YesSeating (a sofa or chairs) is available in the changing room for resting after bathing.stated by 2 visitors · Oct 2025 – May 2026
The water
Heated
✓ YesThe baths use groundwater heated by a traditional wood-fired boiler, reportedly the only one of its kind in Kyoto.stated by 2 visitors · Jan 2026 – Mar 2026
Practical
What to bring
Towels
Rental availableTowels are not provided free; one visitor rented one on-site while another brought their own from a hotel.stated by 2 visitors · Oct 2025 – Apr 2026
Hair dryer
✓ YesHair dryers are available; several reviewers note one is free while an additional dryer may cost extra.stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Jul 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Friday around 15:00; busiest Sunday around 20:00. Measured by Google over past visits, not a forecast.
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Quiet Busy
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 15:10–00:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 15:10–00:00 |
| Thursday | 15:10–00:00 |
| Friday | 15:10–00:00 |
| Saturday | 15:10–00:00 |
| Sunday | 15:10–00:00 |
Closed Tuesday.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Ru-450 Suhamahigashicho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto
🚃 Imadegawa station, 1.2 km
📞 +8175-441-1223
📋 Show at the counter: 長者湯
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