YunoyadoShoei

A high-quality cold plunge bath with flowing well water bubbling up from underground, plus cypress and lava stone baths that alternate daily between men and women

Kyoto Kyoto City

"Yunoyado Shoei" is a hot spring inn in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, with a full-sized public bath that is steeped in onsen atmosphere. At the large public bath, Sei no Yu, men and women alternate daily, and you can enjoy two distinct baths: Ki no Yu, lavishly finished with Hida Takayama cypress, and Ishi no Yu, which uses Fujikawaguchiko lava stone said to have far-infrared effects. Both baths feature a full-fledged dry sauna set at 90 degrees to 100 degrees, a mellow cold plunge bath filled with natural well water drawn up from underground, and a comfortable outdoor air-cooling space beside the open-air bath, creating an excellent sauna flow that sauna enthusiasts love.

Sauna

Cypress Sauna (Ki no Yu)

95°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity18people

Men's

A dry sauna installed in Ki no Yu. The benches and slatted flooring are all made of high-quality cypress, and you can work up a pleasant sweat while surrounded by the rich cypress fragrance that fills the room. The spacious design accommodates about 18 people, and the high-temperature dry environment lets you feel the heat firmly, gently melting away everyday stress and fatigue from deep within your body.

Lava Stone Sauna (Ishi no Yu)

95°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity10people

Women's

A dry sauna in Ishi no Yu. Cypress is also used for the slatted flooring, creating a superb space where powerful heat and the refreshing scent of cypress come together. This dry sauna offers a solid heat close to 100 degrees and can be used by about 12 people. The sauna, cold plunge bath, and outdoor air-cooling space are all on the same floor, allowing for a very smooth and stress-free hot-and-cold alternating bathing experience.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

18°C

Water QualityTap Water

Capacity4people

Flow-through
Men'sWomen's

A cold plunge bath with free-flowing well water. The natural well water continuously drawn from underground is known for its very mellow quality that feels gentle and clings softly to the skin. It is crisp and cold yet not overly刺激, gently enveloping the body after the sauna while offering a luxurious, refreshing tightening sensation.

Business Hours

Monday
06:45〜23:00
Tuesday
06:45〜23:00
Wednesday
06:45〜23:00
Thursday
06:45〜23:00
Friday
06:45〜23:00
Saturday
06:45〜23:00
Sunday
06:45〜23:00
Holiday
06:45〜23:00
💡 [Day-use bathing] 08:00〜23:00

Closed Days: Open all year

Address

〒600-8826 128 Nishishin'yashiki Kaminomachi, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

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Tattoo Policy
No Tattoos
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