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Heian-yu
4.2★ · 146 Google ratings · Kyoto, Kyoto · 平安湯
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
15:00–00:00 · closed Thursdayfrom the facility listing
Price
¥550Adult admission was 510 yen in March 2025 and 550 yen by April 2025, suggesting a recent price increase.stated by 2 visitors · Mar 2025 – Apr 2025
Tattoos
Not known · call aheadno policy stated in the 34 recent reviews we read or on the facility's website
Watch out
Sauna
Reviewers from 2024 to 2026 consistently describe an extremely hot sauna (reported up to 110-114°C).
stated by 3 visitors · Mar 2025 – Sep 2026Hair dryer
Hair dryers are available but cost extra, as reported in 2025 reviews.
stated by 2 visitors · Apr 2025 – Dec 2025Towels
One 2025 reviewer said towels cost extra, while a 2024 reviewer advised bringing your own towel.
stated by 2 visitors · Sep 2024 – Apr 2025The bath
What you’ll find
Heian-yu is a traditional Kyoto neighborhood sento known for a very hot electric sauna, icy natural groundwater cold bath, and a variety of mineral and jet baths; visitors should bring or expect to pay for towels and toiletries.
Sauna
✓ YesReviewers from 2024 to 2026 consistently describe an extremely hot sauna (reported up to 110-114°C).stated by 3 visitors · Mar 2025 – Sep 2026
Cold bath
✓ YesMultiple reviewers 2024-2026 describe a very cold natural groundwater plunge bath, sometimes measured around 17°C.stated by 3 visitors · Jun 2025 – Apr 2026
Practical
What to bring
Towels
Rental availableOne 2025 reviewer said towels cost extra, while a 2024 reviewer advised bringing your own towel.stated by 2 visitors · Sep 2024 – Apr 2025
Hair dryer
✓ YesHair dryers are available but cost extra, as reported in 2025 reviews.stated by 2 visitors · Apr 2025 – Dec 2025
Timing
When to go
Quietest Wednesday around 15:00; busiest Sunday around 21:00. Measured by Google over past visits, not a forecast.
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Quiet Busy
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 15:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 15:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 15:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 15:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 15:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 15:00–00:00 |
Closed Thursday.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 22 Yoshidashimoojicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8314
🚃 Jingu-marutamachi station, 1.0 km
📞 +8175-771-1146
📋 Show at the counter: 平安湯
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