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Shinmei-yu
3.9★ · 99 Google ratings · Uji, Kyoto · ゆーゆーらんど 神明湯
✓ Outdoor bath✓ 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
15:30–22:00 · closed Tuesdayfrom the facility listing
Tattoos
Not allowedA posted sign bans tattoos, but multiple reviewers (2026) reported tattooed customers were commonly present despite the rule.stated by 3 visitors · Jan 2026 – Jul 2026
Price
¥550Adult admission rose over time from 490 yen (2023) to 510 yen (2025) to 550 yen (2026), the most recently stated price.stated by 3 visitors · Apr 2023 – Jul 2026
Watch out
Sauna
A dry sauna is available for an extra fee (around 110-130 yen), separate from the main bath admission.
stated by 3 visitors · Apr 2026 – Jul 2026Tattoos
A posted sign bans tattoos, but multiple reviewers (2026) reported tattooed customers were commonly present despite the rule.
stated by 3 visitors · Jan 2026 – Jul 2026Hair dryer
Hair dryers are available but require coin payment (reported as 20-100 yen depending on the visit).
stated by 2 visitors · Jan 2025 – Jan 2026The bath
What you’ll find
Shinmei-yu is a neighborhood public bathhouse (sento) in a residential area of Kyoto with an outdoor bath, sauna, and large cold bath; despite a posted no-tattoo sign, reviewers report tattooed patrons are commonly present.
Outdoor bath
✓ YesAn outdoor bath with a TV is present, though some reviewers noted it can be small and crowded.stated by 3 visitors · Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
Sauna
✓ YesA dry sauna is available for an extra fee (around 110-130 yen), separate from the main bath admission.stated by 3 visitors · Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
Cold bath
✓ YesThe cold bath is unusually large and deep, sometimes described as the biggest tub in the facility, with moderate rather than icy temperature.stated by 3 visitors · Aug 2024 – Jul 2026
Rest area
✓ YesA rest area with five white chairs was described near the outdoor bath.stated by 1 visitor · Jun 2025
Practical
What to bring
Hair dryer
✓ YesHair dryers are available but require coin payment (reported as 20-100 yen depending on the visit).stated by 2 visitors · Jan 2025 – Jan 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Friday around 15:00; busiest Saturday around 19:00. Measured by Google over past visits, not a forecast.
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Quiet Busy
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 15:30–22:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 15:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 15:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 15:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 15:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 15:00–22:00 |
Closed Tuesday.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Miyahigashi-97ｰ2 Shinmei, Uji, Kyoto 611-0025
🚃 Shinden station, 1.3 km
📞 +81774-21-2773
📋 Show at the counter: ゆーゆーらんど 神明湯
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