Decoding Kyoto Project 2008 The Sento - Japanese Public Bathhouses in Kyoto

Azuma-yu, which was opened in the Meiji period, is now on the 3rd floor of a building within 10 minutes' walk from Kyoto Station. Moreover, there are complete facilities for sauna on the 7th floor of the same building. The owner says travelers and foreign residents such as businessmen and students come to Azuma-yu.

However, the owner adds disappointedly most of them use only shower to wash their body, and they do not get in the bathtub to refresh their body. The dressing room is very large and clean, and Azuma-yu has complete facilities for you to relax such as a massage chair (charge) and vending machines.

In bathroom, there are 3 baths: wine bath and electric bath and sauna. The wine bath warms your body and removes the stress in your body. The electric bath not only improves the circulation of the blood but also eases the pain of back, feet and shoulder. After you finish taking a bath, you can enjoy perfect relaxation by sitting in a massage chair and something to drink (especially cold milk). So, let’s come to Azuma-yu!