Kyoto is a tourist destination where you can enjoy temples, shrines and other historic streetscapes, but in fact, many retro 'sento' (public bathhouses) from the Taisho and Showa eras still remain. One of the most distinctive features of such Kyoto public bathhouses is the quality of the water. Many sento use abundant groundwater in Kyoto, and many people become addicted to the "smooth, gentle feel on the skin", so much so that among sento lovers, Kyoto is known as the "holy land of sento".

Many public bathhouses in Kyoto City do not have amenities provided, so first purchase a “Rakuraku Sento Set” at the hotel front desk.

The “Rakuraku Sento Set” is packed with essentials for bathiing in a Sento (public bathhouses), including a common ticket for you to enter any Kyoto sento, rental towels, shampoo, and face soap.

The “OMO x Hinodeyu Guide to Sento” pamphlet included in the “Rakuraku Sento Set” comes in handy. For those who are familiar with sento, it introduces Hinodeyu's fun facts and behind-the-scenes stories. For Sento first-timers, it explains the bathing etiquette in an easy-to-understand manner! We have prepared English and Chinese versions as well.

Our cute and retro “OMO x Hinodeyu” original bathing goods are designed by a local Kyoto illustrator. The Hinodeyu logo, tile joints, OMO logo, and Shigaraki racoons all come together to create a vivid vibe. The compact pouch and soft face towel are both convenient tools for skin care. Take them home as a souvenir of your trip and look forward to your next visit to a public bathhouse. *Not included in the “Rakuraku Sento Set". Must be purchased separately.

Introduced here is Hinodeyu, a five-minute walk from the hotel, and one of the most famous of Kyoto's more than 100 sento (public bathhouses), with a downtown Kyoto atmosphere. Built in 1928 (Showa 3) and designated as a cultural asset by Kyoto City, it is the largest pre-war wooden public bathhouse in Kyoto and has been used as a filming location for movies.

When you pass through the curtain, you are in an extraordinary space with a Showa-era retro atmosphere. It is as if you have taken a type trip back in time.

When you go to the bathroom, you will find two bathtubs, one shallow and one deep, a jet bath with just the right amount of water flow stimulation, and an electric bath, as you would expect from a public bathhouse! The baths are cold but soothing.

Even after passing through the curtain and stepping outside, the public bathhouse has an old-fashioned atmosphere that makes you think 'I'll come back again tomorrow'.

When you return to the hotel, you can get a drink of your choice with the drink ticket that comes with the Rakuraku Sento Set! We recommend the strawberry milk in OMO's original milk bottle, which is a symbol of nolstagic public baths.