If you enjoyed our previous article ranking the Top 5 hot springs and public baths in Kyoto, you may be wondering what comes next.
As a hot spring specialist, I selected the Top 5, but there are still many wonderful onsen and sento in Kyoto that didn’t quite make the list.
In this article, as a continuation of the ranking, I introduce Kyoto’s day-use hot springs and public baths ranked 6th to 10th.
Each facility has its own unique character and charm, including places beloved by locals and others that are easy to include in a sightseeing itinerary.
The reason these baths are ranked 6th to 10th is not due to their quality.
Some have restrictions on tattoos, while others are located slightly outside the city center or are less convenient to access.
Despite these factors, every facility featured here offers an excellent bathing experience.
If you’re looking to enjoy a deeper and more authentic Japanese bathing experience in Kyoto, this article is highly recommended.
Here is our blog featuring the Top 5 day-use hot springs and public baths in Kyoto.
6th: Uji Natural Hot Spring – Genji-no-Yu
Rating: ★★★⯨☆(19 stars total)
Bath Variety & Quality ★★★★★
Atmosphere & Authenticity ★★★★★
Comfort ★★★★★
Accessibility for Tourists ★★☆☆☆
Scenic Value / Surroundings ★★☆☆☆
The natural hot spring water at Genji-no-Yu flows from a depth of 1,111 meters underground and contains salt minerals similar to those found in seawater, which helps the body warm up effectively and retain heat.
The outdoor bathing area features both shallow and deep baths, traditional Shigaraki pottery tub baths, a cold water bath, and a sauna.
The hot spring water is mildly alkaline, a quality known for leaving the skin feeling smooth and refreshed after bathing.
Inside, the facility offers a high-concentration carbonated bath, which helps promote blood circulation.
The water temperature is kept at a comfortable 38°C (100°F), making it especially accessible and relaxing for international visitors who may be new to Japanese hot springs.
One drawback, however, is that guests with tattoos are not permitted to bathe at this facility.
- Facility Information
Closed:
Open year-round (no regular holidays, except for maintenance days)
Opening Hours:
- Weekdays: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Weekends & Public Holidays: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Admission Fee:
- Adults: ¥1,100
Towel Set Rental:
Towel set: ¥220
Makoto-no-Yu
Rating: ★★★⯨☆(18 stars total)
Bath Variety & Quality ★★★☆☆
Atmosphere & Authenticity ★★★★☆
Comfort ★★★☆☆
Accessibility for Tourists ★★★★☆
Scenic Value / Surroundings ★★★★☆
Makoto-no-Yu is a bathing facility located in the historic Shimabara district of Kyoto, where visitors can enjoy the contrasting charms of wood and stone.
Set in a quiet area that once flourished as a traditional entertainment quarter, the bathhouse offers a calm and relaxing atmosphere, providing a soothing experience for both body and mind.
- “Stone Bath” made with lava stone from Lake Kawaguchi, Mount Fuji
This bath is generously made with lava stone from the Lake Kawaguchi area near Mount Fuji.
The lava stone emits far-infrared heat, which gently warms the body from the inside and helps retain warmth long after bathing.
- “Wood Bath” made with hinoki cypress from Hida-Takayama
This is the largest bath at Makoto-no-Yu, generously crafted with hinoki cypress from Hida-Takayama.
Surrounded by the gentle, natural aroma of hinoki, guests can enjoy a deeply relaxing bathing experience.
The facility features two distinct bathing areas, which are alternated daily between men and women.
Each bathing area is equipped with an open-air bath, a sauna, and a cold water bath.
The open-air bath is one of Makoto-no-Yu’s highlights, featuring lava stone plates processed into tiles.
During the day, guests can relax while enjoying soft sunlight, and at night, soak under the open sky.
An outdoor relaxation area for cooling down after the sauna is also available, allowing visitors to enjoy a peaceful and refreshing “totonoi” moment in the quiet atmosphere of Shimabara.
- Facility Information
Open Year-Round (Closed only on scheduled maintenance days)
Opening Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Admission Fee:
Adults (Weekdays): ¥1,000
Adults (Weekends & Holidays): ¥1,100
Ranked 8th: Kyoto Rurikei Onsen
Rating: ★★★☆☆(15 stars total)
Bath Variety & Quality ★★★★★
Atmosphere & Authenticity ★★☆☆☆
Comfort ★★☆☆☆
Accessibility for Tourists ★☆☆☆☆
Scenic Value / Surroundings ★★★★★
Kyoto Rurikei Onsen is a leisure and spa resort set on the nature-rich highlands of Rurikei in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. In April 2025, the facility underwent a large-scale renovation, reopening with a newly transformed “Ruriyu” area that offers a wide range of experiences, including natural hot springs, mixed-gender baths that can be enjoyed in swimwear, heated pools, and stone sauna (ganbanyoku) facilities.
The separate large public baths for men and women feature a mildly radioactive hot spring (radon onsen). This natural hot spring is known for relieving fatigue and easing shoulder stiffness, and it boasts one of the highest radium content levels in Japan. It is especially recommended for those suffering from neuralgia, joint pain, sensitivity to cold, gout, or arteriosclerosis.
- Facility Information
Closed Days: None (Open year-round, except on scheduled maintenance days)
Opening Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Admission Fee:
- Adults (Weekdays): ¥800
- Adults (Weekends & Holidays): ¥950
Towel Set Rental: ¥300
Ranked 9th: Takenosato Onsen Manyo-no-Yu
Rating: ★★★☆☆(15 stars total)
Bath Variety & Quality ★★★★☆
Atmosphere & Authenticity ★★★★☆
Comfort ★★★★★
Accessibility for Tourists ★☆☆☆☆
Scenic Value / Surroundings ★☆☆☆☆
Kyoto Takenosato Onsen Manyo-no-Yu is a hot spring spa facility located in the Nishiyama area of Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City. It can be enjoyed not only as a day-use onsen, but also in combination with an overnight stay at the adjacent Hotel Kyoto Eminence.
Within the grounds, two different natural hot spring sources flow directly from underground, allowing guests to experience subtle differences in mineral composition. Both sources are low-mineral, mildly alkaline springs, known for their gentle, skin-softening qualities. The water feels smooth and silky on the skin, and many visitors praise the noticeable “soft and silky” feeling after bathing.
The facility offers a wide variety of bathing options, including indoor baths, open-air baths, carbonated baths, and saunas. The open-air baths, in particular, allow guests to relax in a spacious atmosphere while enjoying the surrounding natural scenery.
- Facility Information
Closed Days: None (Open year-round, except on scheduled maintenance days)
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission Fee:
Adults: ¥2,730
Ranked 10th: Tensho-no-Yu
Rating: ★★★☆☆(12 stars total)
Bath Variety & Quality ★★★★☆
Atmosphere & Authenticity ★★★★★
Comfort ★☆☆☆☆
Accessibility for Tourists ★★★☆☆
Scenic Value / Surroundings ★★☆☆☆
Natural Hot Spring Tensho-no-Yu Daimon is a day-use hot spring public bath located in the Nishikyogoku area of Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City. It is especially popular among locals as one of the few bathhouses in Kyoto where you can enjoy free-flowing natural hot spring water (100% Hot spring).
The natural hot spring rises from approximately 1,000 meters underground and is rich in minerals. The water is known for leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth after bathing, making it a favorite spot for relaxation after a long day.
- Facility Information
Closed Day: Tuesday
Opening Hours: 2:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Admission Fee: ¥550
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