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Ryugu Onsen
3.9★ · 140 Google ratings · Kyoto, Kyoto · 龍宮温泉
✓ 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
15:00–23:00 · closed Thursdayfrom the facility listing
Price
¥550Adult admission was raised to 550 yen in April 2025; an earlier December 2024 visit totaled 830 yen including rental soap and shampoo add-ons.stated by 2 visitors · Apr 2025 – Jul 2025
Tattoos
Not known · call aheadno policy stated in the 45 recent reviews we read
Watch out
Towels
Rental towels are available, though one 2024 reviewer noted the rental is only a small hand towel; towels can also be purchased.
stated by 2 visitors · Nov 2024 – Jan 2026The bath
What you’ll find
Ryugu Onsen is an old-school Kyoto neighborhood sento (not a natural hot spring) with jet baths, medicated baths, electric baths, dry and steam saunas, and a cold plunge.
Sauna
✓ YesReviewers from 2024-2026 describe both a dry (far-infrared) sauna and a steam sauna, free to use.stated by 3 visitors · Nov 2024 – Apr 2026
Cold bath
✓ YesMultiple reviewers 2024-2026 mention a cold plunge bath located just outside the saunas.stated by 3 visitors · Jun 2026 – Aug 2026
Rest area
NoOne 2024 reviewer noted there was no dedicated rest/relaxation area after sauna use.stated by 1 visitor · Nov 2024
Practical
What to bring
Payment
✓ Cards & QR acceptedReviewers from 2025-2026 confirm PayPay QR payment is accepted.stated by 3 visitors · Jan 2025 – Aug 2026
Towels
Rental availableRental towels are available, though one 2024 reviewer noted the rental is only a small hand towel; towels can also be purchased.stated by 2 visitors · Nov 2024 – Jan 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Wednesday around 22:00; busiest Sunday around 17:00. Measured by Google over past visits, not a forecast.
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Quiet Busy
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 15:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 15:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 15:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 15:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 15:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 15:00–23:00 |
Closed Thursday.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 〒602-8155 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Shuzeicho, 1054
🚃 Nijo station, 0.7 km
📞 +8175-841-8886
📋 Show at the counter: 龍宮温泉
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