Funaoka Onsen
Sento · Kyoto-shi ·

Funaoka Onsen

Sento · Kyoto-shi ·

Wooden bathhouse w/ electric pool, sauna, outdoor bath

tattoo friendly
electric pool
sauna
outdoor pool
bring own towel
bring own soap
old style
local bath
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82-1 Murasakino Minamifunaokacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8225, Japan Get directions

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82-1 Murasakino Minamifunaokacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8225, Japan Get directions

+81 75 441 3735
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"A beloved public bathhouse dating back to 1923, notable for intricately carved wooden ceilings and colorful tiled walls that give the sentō a distinctive, historic atmosphere." - Katie Chang Katie Chang Katie Chang is a writer living in Brooklyn, New York. Her work has been published in Forbes, Travel + Leisure, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Esquire, Architectural Digest, Vogue, Food & Wine, Town & Country, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"Open since 1923, this is one of Kyoto 's oldest bathhouses. The late hours (3 p.m.–1 a.m.) make it a great stop after a long day of walking (Fushimi Inari Shrine, anyone?). At ¥430 (around $3.75) per visit, this onsen won't break the bank any time soon, either. These are public baths strictly divided by gender, and in the Japanese tradition, all bathing and soaking is done in the nude. Visitors can choose from eight or so pools, most inside but a couple also in an open-air courtyard. Funaoka has bragging rights as the first onsen to install an electric pool, but it's not for the faint of heart—literally. Tiny shocks pulse through the water—therapeutically or painfully, you decide—and a sign clearly instructs visitors with heart problems to avoid that particular pool. Everything else is safe and pleasant for soakers ranging from their early 20s to late 80s."

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Funaoka Onsen

Julian M.

Google
Funaoka Onsen is a distinctive bathhouse that feels deeply rooted in everyday Kyoto life. The building itself has a strong sense of history, with detailed decorations and a slightly worn atmosphere that adds to its character rather than detracting from it. It does not feel modern, but it feels authentic. Inside, there are multiple baths with different temperatures and styles, and the experience is more varied than expected for a local sento. The space can feel busy at times, but it remains orderly, and regulars and visitors share the facilities without friction. The water and facilities feel well used rather than luxurious. Overall, Funaoka Onsen is not about comfort or refinement in the usual sense, but about atmosphere and tradition. It is a place best appreciated by those who want to experience a local, unpolished side of Kyoto rather than a polished spa experience.

James R.

Google
Hidden gem, amazing place. Was quite weary because of some reviews but this place was amazing. Super local but very welcoming to foreigners. You can buy everything there but I recommend you bring your towel, wash cloth and soap yourself. Was so relaxing. Perfect place😍 and not just old guys, also young people so a very nice ambiance.

Marcel C.

Google
A very special Onsen, already 100 years old, very clean and spacious. It was surprisingly relatively busy right at opening times 3 pm on a weekday, maybe because it was the day after their weekly rest day, but still it was enough space to roam around and try the different baths and even the sauna. We loved that there was a cold bath outdoors as well. The electric bath is super strange, we couldn't stand it. 😁 Overall very great local bath experience. Friendly and foreigner welcoming place, they don't care about you having tattoes.

tiella jean “Ali” L.

Google
It's a traditional hot spring, but it has a very relaxing atmosphere, with various styles of hot springs and a sauna. It's the most historic hot spring I've visited.

Marcus K.

Google
Lovely sento, friendly staff, tattoo friendly, various baths including one open air. Be sure to bring your own towel and soap. They offer hand towel rental and sell small soaps in case you forget. And be careful around the electrified tub in case you have heart issues.

Oskar F.

Google
Very nice Onsen! Cheap entry, towels and toiletries. The pools and sauna were nice and hot, the electric pool was a shocker (pun intended) and the outdoor pool area small but very cozy. After bathing and getting changed there’s a nice small lounge area/waiting room with vending machines to rehydrate (especially if you’re out earlier than your partner).

Marcel B.

Google
If you’re a tourist looking for a nice Onsen experience this is NOT it! I really don’t understand the positive reviews. This is a very old outdated Onsen that is not taken care off. The sauna smelled like the room where you dry your ski shoes after a long day in the mountains. The toilet was smelling super bad as well. The pools don’t have the Onsen line temperature up to 40 degrees. There are no areas to rest so it doesn’t make sense to stay longer than an hour. Luckily we just lived around the corner otherwise I would have been extremely disappointed! This was our forth Onsen experience and all others have been nice so far.

Laura S.

Google
Highly recommend. As a foreigner I was not sure what to expect (first time experiencing the traditional way) and it was truly one of the best experience I had. Very friendly Japanese lady at the door who could speak a bit of English. The different pools (cold, super hot) and the sauna were all great (plus another outdoor one with cute little fish pond). A must see while in Kyoto. Thank you!
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Sylvia T.

Yelp
Very nice onsen, clean, the lady in the front is nice too and understand simple English. I love it!! Btw my husband and I have tattoo. So it's ok if you have tattoo. You can bring your own towel. They have towel too but small size. You can buy soap and shampoo for cheap. I definitely recommend this place
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Pete M.

Yelp
Decent public bath, nothing fancy. Several options for water temperatures, including one with electrical currents to zap your muscles. I tried it for a few moments but didn't particularly enjoy the mild electrocution sensation. Includes a sauna, but I couldn't enjoy the sauna because there's a TV in there with the volume turned way up. Not sure how most people view that, but I found it really annoying and it made it impossible to sit quietly. I probably wouldn't recommend making the trip to find this place if it isn't already convenient. That said, tattoos are okay here, so if you need tattoo friendly options this is a good one I guess.
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Roberto G.

Yelp
If you are looking for an authentic Onsen where you (as a foreigner) will be welcome, look no further. This Onsen is located a short 15-20min walk from the Golden Pavilion. After a long day of sightseeing this is the perfect place to relax, soak and immerse yourself in the local culture. The Onsen is not particularly big, but has everything you are looking for. There are changing rooms with lockers that connect to the bathing area. In the bathing area there is a warm water bath, boiling hot bath, cold bath, hydrotherapy bath, and electric current bath.... Yes electric current! There are little electric currents that give little zaps to your muscles, for an overall relaxing experience. This was my first Onsen, and definitely felt a little awkward if not even embarrassed. The locals are incredibly friendly and guide you so you do not have any "cultural blunders". This was certainly a great experience that I would recommend to anyone traveling through Kyoto. Make sure to remember your own soap and towel!
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Vivian W.

Yelp
Loved this public bath house. It is not really a natural hot spring as it is in the middle of the city and no natural mountain water be flown in whatsoever, but the facility itself still serves its purpose of being a very relaxing spa with different temperatured pools. I totally enjoyed my time here. They have about 7 different pools, super hot herbal pool, super hot regular pool, medium temperatured pool, electric pool, cold pool, and an outdoor natural "hot spring" pool. They also have a dry sauna and a steamed sauna. I don't think they have any spa services though, so bring your scrubber and dot it yourself. I was in there for 3 hours and still did not want to leave. I believe it is a quite popular public bathhouse so local residents would come and go throughout the night, but it never felt crowded in any way. There was plenty of space for everyone.
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Stefano Z.

Yelp
Charmingly old style (if small) sento in Kyoto. Was here in the evening, and enjoyed both the inside and the outside. Don't expect anything fancy.
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Irene H.

Yelp
Very relaxing! Keep in mind that it is a bit difficult to find at night. Bring your own towel or soap if you don't want to pay for it.