Kyoto Kyotango City
A hot spring inn where you can fully enjoy the 100% natural Beauty Bath and spectacular views
Live Max Resort Yuhigaura Kitsu Onsen is a hot spring inn in Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture. With a history dating back 1,200 years since its opening, guests can enjoy 100% natural Kitsu Onsen, said to be the oldest in Kyoto Prefecture. The skin-softening Beauty Bath lets you relax and soak in the large bath, open-air bath, and even a private bath with free-flowing natural spring water. Highlights of the stay also include modern Japanese-style guest rooms, the distinctive container-style MAX CUBE, and the historic Taishokan, which can be toured. With spectacular views of the Sea of Japan, you can spend a blissful time healing your body and mind with abundant natural blessings and a famed hot spring.

A large bath where you can enjoy Kitsu Onsen, Kyoto Prefecture's oldest hot spring, which first opened in the Nara period. The 100% natural spring water has long been known as a Beauty Bath, gently enveloping the skin and leaving it moisturized. Featuring a spacious indoor bath and an open-air bath with a sense of openness, it offers a special bathing experience that deeply soothes both body and mind while you feel the breeze from the Sea of Japan.

A private space where you can enjoy high-quality free-flowing natural spring water without concern. Ideal for families and couples, it lets you spend a special moment with someone important to you. In a quiet environment free from interruption, you can take your time enjoying the luxury of having excellent hot spring water all to yourself.
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