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Daikoku-yu (Kyoto 605-0831)
4.2★ · 364 Google ratings · Kyoto, Kyoto · 大黒湯
✓ Rest area
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesVisitors paid a day-use admission fee to bathe as regular customers.stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Jul 2026
Hours
15:00–01:00 · closed Tuesdayfrom the facility listing
Tattoos
✓ Allowedstated on the facility's website · read 2026-09
Price
¥550Adult admission is 550 yen as of 2026 reviews, up from 500 yen mentioned in one earlier 2026 review.stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Jul 2026
Bathing arrangement
Men and women separateBaths are separated by gender, with slightly different tub setups reported for the men's and women's sides.stated by 2 visitors · May 2026 – Jun 2026
Watch out
Bath temperature
The hottest tub is advertised around 46-48°C, though one 2026 visitor felt the actual temperature was closer to 43-44°C.
stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Jul 2026Sauna
The bath has a dry sauna, included in the entry fee, described as very hot (up to around 92°C).
stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Jul 2026The bath
What you’ll find
Daikoku-yu is a traditional Kyoto neighborhood public bath (sento) recently reopened by a young owner, known for extremely hot bathtubs and a dry sauna, with day-use entry for 550 yen and towel rental available.
Outdoor bath
NoA visitor explicitly noted there is no outdoor bath.stated by 1 visitor · Jul 2026
Sauna
✓ YesThe bath has a dry sauna, included in the entry fee, described as very hot (up to around 92°C).stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Jul 2026
Cold bath
✓ YesThere is a cold plunge bath, though several reviewers found it only mildly cool rather than very cold.stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Jul 2026
Rest area
✓ YesThere is a waiting/rest area with seating near the entrance.stated by 2 visitors · Jun 2026
The water
Bath temperature
47°CThe hottest tub is advertised around 46-48°C, though one 2026 visitor felt the actual temperature was closer to 43-44°C.stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Jul 2026
Practical
What to bring
Towels
Rental availableTowel rental is available for 50 yen, letting visitors come without bringing their own.stated by 3 visitors · Jun 2026
Soap & shampoo
✓ ProvidedBody soap and rinse-in shampoo are provided free at the wash stations.stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Jul 2026
Hair dryer
✓ YesHair dryers are provided free of charge in the changing room.stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Jun 2026
Timing
When to go
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 15:00–01:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 15:00–01:00 |
| Thursday | 15:00–01:00 |
| Friday | 15:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 06:00–01:00 |
Closed Tuesday.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 284 Yamashirocho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0831
🚃 Kiyomizu-gojo station, 0.3 km
📞 +8190-1929-6726
📋 Show at the counter: 大黒湯
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