Relax your body and soul in Kyoto's retro public bathhouses.
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".
First, purchase a 'Sento Ofuro Bathing Ticket & Goods' at the front desk. Many public bathhouses in Kyoto do not have any amenities provided, so be sure to remember to bring the following public bathhouse goods: rental towel, soap, shampoo and conditioner!
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.
The wooden lockers were installed in the 1945s!
The tasteful bamboo baskets are very Showa-era retro.
Massage machines of the olden days. The scales are also the same as they were back then.
Retro revolving sign announcing 'open tomorrow'.
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.
The round mirrors and taps give a nostalgic feel.
The baths with groundwater are very pleasant - very pleasant!
It features interesting tiles that look like floral patterns!
Gentle sunlight through the skylight is pleasant!
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, the OMO Food & Drink Station on the first floor of the building is transformed into a hot spring bath! Have a beer or juice and feel great!