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Kinzan-yu
4.1★ · 93 Google ratings · Kyoto, Kyoto · 金山湯
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
14:00–01:00 · closed Saturdayfrom the facility listing
Price
¥550Admission rose from 490 yen (2024) to 510 yen (early 2025) and then 550 yen from April 2025 onward.stated by 5 visitors · Mar 2025 – Jun 2026
Tattoos
Not known · call aheadno policy stated in the 41 recent reviews we read or on the facility's website
Watch out
Hair dryer
Coin-operated hair dryers are available, costing about 20 yen per use.
stated by 2 visitors · Apr 2025 – Jun 2026Rest area
A 2026 visitor noted there is no dedicated rest area for cooling down after the sauna.
stated by 1 visitor · Jun 2026The bath
What you’ll find
Kinzan-yu is a traditional Kyoto neighborhood sento with a popular self-löyly sauna, cold plunge, electric and medicinal baths; multiple reviewers note tattooed customers are commonly present.
Indoor baths
5One reviewer counted five bathtubs in total including the cold plunge.stated by 1 visitor · Mar 2026
Sauna
✓ YesReviewers repeatedly praised the rare self-löyly (self-service steam) sauna available at this sento.stated by 3 visitors · Nov 2025 – Jun 2026
Cold bath
✓ YesA cold plunge bath fed by flowing well water is present and popular alongside the sauna.stated by 3 visitors · Nov 2025 – Jun 2026
Rest area
NoA 2026 visitor noted there is no dedicated rest area for cooling down after the sauna.stated by 1 visitor · Jun 2026
Practical
What to bring
Payment
✓ Cards & QR acceptedPayPay QR payment is accepted in addition to cash.stated by 3 visitors · Jun 2024 – Jun 2026
Soap & shampoo
✓ ProvidedShampoo and body soap are provided in the bathing area, to be returned after use.stated by 3 visitors · Sep 2024 – Mar 2026
Hair dryer
✓ YesCoin-operated hair dryers are available, costing about 20 yen per use.stated by 2 visitors · Apr 2025 – Jun 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Sunday around 14:00; busiest Thursday around 22:00. Measured by Google over past visits, not a forecast.
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Quiet Busy
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 14:00–01:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00–01:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00–01:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00–01:00 |
| Friday | 14:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 14:00–01:00 |
Closed Saturday.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 44 Mibunishidoinouchicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8847
🚃 Sai station, 0.3 km
📞 +8175-311-9544
📋 Show at the counter: 金山湯
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