Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City

Shinchi-yu

A historic Fushimi bathhouse that heats local groundwater, with a mist sauna, cold bath and several indoor pools. Pair it with the area's sake-brewing district; the groundwater is not confirmed as a natural hot spring.

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Opening hours
16:00–22:00. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Tattoo policy
The current directory information reviewed does not confirm a tattoo policy. Ask the bath before visiting.

Spring & water temperature

Spring-source temperature
Not published.
Bathing temperature
Not published.
Spring source
Groundwater from Fushimi, a district known for sake brewing, according to the operator.
Spring classification
Groundwater use is confirmed; a legally classified natural hot spring and spring analysis are not confirmed.
pH
Not published.
Flow rate
Not published.
Water handling
The operator says it heats groundwater from the local area. The listed facilities include main, shallow and deep pools, jet and cold baths, plus a mist sauna. No natural-spring or source-flow claim is made.

Local groundwater is confirmed; its use does not establish a legally classified natural hot spring or source-flowing bath.

The facility has parking for two cars.

Bath experience

Comfort
6.5/10
Bath variety
6.5/10
Upkeep
7.0/10
Atmosphere
8.0/10
Quiet
6.5/10
Access
9.5/10
Value
8.5/10

How to read a bath profile

Spring-source temperature and actual bathing temperature are kept separate. Each score is shown independently for comparison rather than collapsed into one overall score.

Sources

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