Kinugasa Onsen (Public Bath)
Kinugasa, Kita, Kyoto, Japan
- Location
- Kinugasa, Kita, Kyoto, Japan
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Kinugasa Onsen, a public bath in the Kinugasa neighborhood of Kita Ward, Kyoto, offers thermal water at 42°C. It has an indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.
Insider tip — Kinugasa neighborhood in northwestern Kyoto is extraordinary for its density of World Heritage monuments within walking distance: Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Ryōan-ji (the famous dry rock garden), and Ninna-ji temple are all within 2 km. This unassuming neighborhood public bath serves the priests, craftspeople, and residents of one of Kyoto's most historically sacred quarters. A humble sento beside World Heritage splendor — Kyoto's layering of the sacred and the everyday at its purest.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.