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

Since 1948, Hanano-yu has been warming people’s bodies and hearts. Hanano-yu has 3 kinds of baths: medicinal herbal bath, electric bath and jet bath. If you step into the dressing room, you will find wall paintings of the three famous views in Japan, which are marvelous. The wall of the men's changing room shows Amanohashidate in Kyoto Prefecture. And the wall of the women's changing room shows Akinomiyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture.

You will be more surprised if you step inside the bathroom. There is a magnificent mural of the peak of Mount Fuji in the bathroom and it is a must to see. Finally, don’t miss a wonderful picture here. It is the tile art at the bottom of the bath of carp swimming comfortably. Where else can you bathe with carp?

In fact, Hanano-yu is very close to Tojiin Station, so you can refresh yourself on your way to the next destination. Tojiin Temple is also near Hanano-yu and you can relax there for sure. When you use the Keifuku Line, you should come here first.