An authentic sauna and bathing facility with a Kyoto atmosphere, attached to Ryokan Shoei
Kyoto Kyoto City
Makoto no Yu is a day-use bathing facility attached to the ryokan Yunoyado Shoei in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City. The baths alternate daily between men and women, and both baths are equipped with an authentic dry sauna. The sauna room is spacious, allowing you to work up a good sweat while watching TV. After the sauna, cool down comfortably in the pleasantly chilled cold plunge bath. The open-air bath area also offers a space for an outdoor air bath, where you can forget the noise of everyday life and enjoy a deeply relaxing time while taking in Kyoto's uniquely atmospheric ambiance.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity18people
A spacious dry sauna that guests can enjoy on alternating men’s and women’s days. A convection stove thoroughly heats the room, creating an environment where you can sweat at your own pace while watching TV. With plenty of space, it is comfortable and relaxing even when busy. Feel the intense heat and wash away daily fatigue and stress in a refreshing sweat.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity4people
A cold plunge bath located in an easy-to-access spot from the sauna room. Its pleasantly cool temperature gently yet firmly tightens your body after the sauna. It is deep enough to let you sink in fully, so you can enjoy a comfortable cooldown. Another nice point is that after the cold plunge bath, you can smoothly move on to outdoor air bathing in the open-air area.
Closed Days: None
〒600-8827 81-6 Nishishinyashiki Taiucho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Gender Access
Gender Separated
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An authentic sauna and bathing facility with a Kyoto atmosphere, attached to Ryokan Shoei
Kyoto Kyoto City
Makoto no Yu is a day-use bathing facility attached to the ryokan Yunoyado Shoei in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City. The baths alternate daily between men and women, and both baths are equipped with an authentic dry sauna. The sauna room is spacious, allowing you to work up a good sweat while watching TV. After the sauna, cool down comfortably in the pleasantly chilled cold plunge bath. The open-air bath area also offers a space for an outdoor air bath, where you can forget the noise of everyday life and enjoy a deeply relaxing time while taking in Kyoto's uniquely atmospheric ambiance.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity18people
A spacious dry sauna that guests can enjoy on alternating men’s and women’s days. A convection stove thoroughly heats the room, creating an environment where you can sweat at your own pace while watching TV. With plenty of space, it is comfortable and relaxing even when busy. Feel the intense heat and wash away daily fatigue and stress in a refreshing sweat.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity4people
A cold plunge bath located in an easy-to-access spot from the sauna room. Its pleasantly cool temperature gently yet firmly tightens your body after the sauna. It is deep enough to let you sink in fully, so you can enjoy a comfortable cooldown. Another nice point is that after the cold plunge bath, you can smoothly move on to outdoor air bathing in the open-air area.
Closed Days: None
〒600-8827 81-6 Nishishinyashiki Taiucho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more