Tenzan No Yu Onsen 天山の湯

Kyoto's sprawling spa complex

To the west of Kyoto, very close to Arashiyama, the Tenzan No Yu onsen offers a wide choice of baths and hot springs.

Its hot spring originates in the mountains, at a depth of 1200 meters and its exceptional concentration of sodium brings it closer to sea water. the reputation of making the skin particularly soft . The hot baths offer its visitors water up to 42°C.

As often, you will have to start by leaving your shoes in a locker at the entrance. At the reception, you will be given a bracelet that will allow you to open your locker, but also to order food and drink at the restaurant, or even to book a massage. You will then have to pay at the exit.

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The Ginkaku bath

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Outside, you will have the choice between three different pools:

 

  • The Kinkaku hot spring , in a beautiful basin surrounded by stones, sheltered under a wooden awning protecting it from bad weather. Its cloudy water is loaded with iron, and therefore strongly recommended for people suffering from anemia.
  • Right next to it, you will find the Utatane baths , to bathe at the waist.
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The foot basin

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  • The outdoor area also hosts a second bath, the Ginkaku . It has transparent water since the iron has been removed from it. Every Saturday and Sunday, the water in this bath becomes carbonated, thanks to the addition of carbon dioxide. You will then see hot water bubbles sticking to your skin! This type of bath is widely used in Europe in spa treatments, especially to fight against hypertension.
  • Finally, two deep ceramic bathtubs complete the installation.

 

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The Utatane baths

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Finally, you can ask for a Korean massage , which is accompanied by a scrub to rid the skin of its impurities.

And before leaving, be sure to stop by the footbath hut. In addition to the classic foot bath in hot water, the Tenzan No Yu onsen offers you to immerse your feet in the middle of hot ceramic balls . And to continue pampering your feet, you can also enjoy a "fish pedicure" for an additional 300 yen (€2.50)!

 

 

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The ceramic foot bath

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The onsen restaurant

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The sauna on the men's side

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Address, timetable & access

  • Address

  • Phone

    (+81) 075-882-4126
  • Timetable

    Get off at the "Arisugawa" stop of the Keifuku Randen tram line
  • Price

    Adult: 1050 yen (8€40) Child: 500 yen (4€), free for children under 3 years old
  • Access

    Open daily from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Website

    http://www.ndg.jp/tenzan/en/

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