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

Kyoto is one of the most popular places in the world, especially in fall. Many tourists come to this place for sightseeing. Moreover, Kyoto is also famous for many junior or high school students visiting for sightseeing. The owner of Kinugasa-onsen says, "Taxi drivers often take them to Kinugasa-onsen on the way to their hotel. After they finish taking a bath, they look relaxed, comfortable."

Travelelrs and foreign residents often use Kinugasa-onsen to wash their body, too. As to the kind of bath, there are many kinds of baths such as sauna, radon onsen, jet bath, Jacuzzi, esthetic jet bath and frozen sauna. Kinugasa-onsen's owner especially recommends frozen bath. (Caution: Men can use this bath on odd days while women can use this on even days.)

If you get into this bath, you will not be able to stay there for a minute because this bath is very cold. Although you can enjoy many kinds of baths, you only have to pay 410 yen. This reasonably-priced sento will relax and satisfy you, so let’s come to Kinugasa-onsen!!