Takarayu

4.2★ · 95 Google ratings · Kyoto, Kyoto · 宝湯

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✓ 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

15:00–21:30 · closed Friday, Saturdayfrom the facility listing

Price

¥550Adult admission was 550 yen in 2025-2026 reviews.stated by 2 visitors · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026

Bathing arrangement

Men and women separateThe bathhouse has separate entrances and baths for men and women.stated by 2 visitors · Oct 2024 – Jun 2026

Tattoos

Not known · call aheadno policy stated in the 37 recent reviews we read or on the facility's website

How we know this

Watch out

Cold bath

A small cold plunge bath is present but repeatedly described as rust-colored due to old pipes.

stated by 2 visitors · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026

The bath

What you’ll find

Takarayu is a 1931 retro public sento in Kyoto famous for its spinning 'human washing machine' jet bath, sauna and cold bath; expect rust-tinted water from old pipes and cash-only payment.

Sauna

✓ YesReviewers from 2022-2026 consistently describe a communal sauna included in the entry fee.stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Jun 2026

Cold bath

✓ YesA small cold plunge bath is present but repeatedly described as rust-colored due to old pipes.stated by 2 visitors · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026

The water

Spring type

Cold iron mineral spring (reisen)Staff described the groundwater used as a cold iron mineral spring in a 2026 review.stated by 1 visitor · Jul 2026

Practical

What to bring

Towels

Rental availableSmall towels and soap are lent free of charge, though one 2024 review advised bringing your own bath towel.stated by 3 visitors · Jun 2025 – Aug 2026

Soap & shampoo

✓ ProvidedSoap is provided free, but shampoo must be purchased separately according to a 2024 review.stated by 2 visitors · Apr 2024 – Aug 2026

Timing