Kyoto Takenosato Onsen Man-yo no Yu
Good to know before you go
- Hours
- 24 hours (baths closed 3:00–5:00 for cleaning)
- Admission
- ¥2,730 (adults), ¥1,270 (elementary school), ¥990 (ages 3–preschool), under 3 free; ¥100 bathing tax extra for adults
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Best time to go
- Morning between 5:00 and 10:00 to access the discounted morning bath (Asaburo) rate before peak day-use arrival
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
Location
2-chōme-4 Ōharano Higashisakaidanichō, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, 610-1143, JapanŌharano Higashisakaidanichō, Kyoto
About
Located in Kyoto's scenic western outskirts, this hot spring resort features two distinct, high-quality natural spring sources known for their skin-softening properties. It is an ideal escape from city crowds, offering spacious indoor and outdoor baths, saunas, and beautiful mountain views. Expect a fully equipped, traditional day-use onsen experience with excellent dining and relaxation areas.
What Japanese guides note
The complex is physically integrated into Hotel Kyoto Eminence in Rakusai New Town, meaning day-use bathers and overnight hotel guests share the onsen facilities. Although the complex operates 24 hours, all communal baths shut down between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM for daily maintenance. Visitors walking the western Rakusai bamboo groves or touring temples like Yoshiminedera frequently stop here as an end-of-day destination before taking the bus back toward central Kyoto.
Details from local sources
- The bathhouse draws from two separate on-site spring sources—a 41.5°C simple alkaline thermal spring and a 20.8°C sodium bicarbonate cold mineral spring—and supplies natural spring water directly through the washing station taps and showers. [source]
- The cold plunge bath adjacent to the dry sauna is filled with natural onsen water chilled to 17°C rather than standard tap water. [source]
- Unaccompanied visitors under 18 years of age are denied entry, and leaving the facility temporarily during a visit is prohibited. [source]
- Parking for 247 vehicles is complimentary for facility users from the time of arrival until 10:00 AM the following morning. [source]
Insider Tip
Take the free shuttle bus from JR Katsuragawa or Hankyu Katsura stations to avoid a complicated public transit route.
Frequently asked
How do you reach the onsen by public transit?
City buses and Yasaka buses run from Hankyu Katsura, Hankyu Rakusaiguchi, and JR Katsuragawa stations to the Sakaidani-ōhashi stop, situated one minute away on foot. A dedicated free shuttle bus operates roughly hourly between 10:00 and 18:00 from JR Katsuragawa and Hankyu Rakusaiguchi stations.
Can day visitors stay overnight without booking a hotel room?
Yes. Because the facility operates 24 hours, day-use guests can sleep in the recliner relaxation lounges by paying a late-night surcharge of ¥2,000 applied after 3:00 AM. However, all communal baths and saunas close daily between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM for routine cleaning.
Are towels and loungewear included in the admission fee?
Yes. The standard adult set ticket includes bath towels, face towels, loungewear (yukata or samue), and full access to relaxation lounges. Shower stalls and vanity areas supply shampoo, conditioner, body wash, makeup remover, toner, and hair dryers, allowing visitors to arrive without bringing toiletries.
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