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Sakura-yu (Kyoto)
4.2★ · 129 Google ratings · Kyoto, Kyoto · 桜湯
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
16:30–23:00 · closed Monday, Fridayfrom the facility listing
Price
¥510Recent 2024 reviews state the adult admission is 510 yen, though one 2024-08 review reported 490 yen.stated by 2 visitors · Oct 2024
Bathing arrangement
Men and women separateThe bath is divided into separate men's and women's sections, though some reviewers noted partial visibility between them.stated by 3 visitors · Sep 2024 – May 2026
Tattoos
Not known · call aheadno policy stated in the 40 recent reviews we read or on the facility's website
Watch out
Bathing arrangement
The bath is divided into separate men's and women's sections, though some reviewers noted partial visibility between them.
stated by 3 visitors · Sep 2024 – May 2026Hair dryer
Hair dryers are available but require a coin payment (about 20 yen) as noted in several 2024-2026 reviews.
stated by 3 visitors · Dec 2024 – Jul 2026Towels
Several reviews from 2024-2026 say towels and toiletries are not provided and must be brought.
stated by 3 visitors · Aug 2024 – Oct 2024The bath
What you’ll find
Sakura-yu is a century-old neighborhood sento (public bath) in Kyoto famous for a large carp aquarium between the bathing rooms; bring your own towel/soap and pay cash only, around 510 yen.
Sauna
✓ YesReviewers from 2024 to 2026 describe a small mist/steam sauna in the communal bath.stated by 5 visitors · Mar 2024 – Aug 2026
Cold bath
✓ YesMultiple reviews mention a cold plunge bath (mizuburo) used alongside the sauna.stated by 3 visitors · Oct 2025 – Aug 2026
Practical
What to bring
Towels
Bring your ownSeveral reviews from 2024-2026 say towels and toiletries are not provided and must be brought.stated by 3 visitors · Aug 2024 – Oct 2024
Hair dryer
✓ YesHair dryers are available but require a coin payment (about 20 yen) as noted in several 2024-2026 reviews.stated by 3 visitors · Dec 2024 – Jul 2026
Timing
When to go
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 16:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 16:30–23:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 16:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 16:30–23:00 |
Closed Monday, Friday.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 456 Tawarayacho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0871
🚃 Jingu-marutamachi station, 0.3 km
📋 Show at the counter: 桜湯
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