Onsen and baths in Uji

Genji-no-Yu is a natural hot-spring super sento in Uji with indoor and outdoor baths, several sauna types, and a cold plunge; day-use adult admission is 1200 yen.

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.

Sakurayu is a small, old-fashioned neighborhood sento (public bathhouse) near Kokura station with a deep electric bath, jet baths, a powerful utaseyu waterfall shower, and a paid sauna with cold plunge; tattoos are reportedly allowed but the hair dryer costs extra.

Taisei Onsen is a long-established neighborhood public bathhouse (sento) with wood-fired hot water, multiple tubs, a sauna and cold bath; tattoos are generally accepted, but there is no on-site parking.

Okubo-yu is an old-fashioned neighborhood public bathhouse (sento) near Okubo Station with a hot sauna and cold-water bath, but reviews from 2021-2022 report extended closures, so current operating status should be checked.

Baths that admit you without an overnight stay

Two or more visitors report tattoos accepted

Rotenburo, confirmed by visitors

Often with a cold plunge