Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture

Sagano Onsen Tenzan-no-Yu

A good longer-stay option near Arashiyama, with a source-flowing bath among its facilities and an all-day bathing setup. Tattoos are prohibited, and ordinary day-use does not include a private bath.

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Opening hours
10:00–24:00; last reception 23:00. Adult admission is ¥1,200 on weekdays and ¥1,300 on weekends and holidays. Closed the third Monday of each month, or the following day when Monday is a holiday.
Tattoo policy
Tattoos are prohibited. Covering a tattoo or using a tattoo seal does not create an exception.

Spring & water temperature

Spring-source temperature
Not published in the current summary.
Bathing temperature
Not published.
Spring source
Tenzan-no-Yu's own Sagano Onsen spring, from about 1,200 metres underground.
Spring classification
Sodium-calcium chloride spring.
pH
Not published.
Flow rate
Not published.
Water handling
The operator confirms at least one source-flowing bath; this is not generalized to every pool. The facility also has other baths and amenities.
Analysis date
2026

Bathing indications

General spring information is not a treatment guarantee.

No private bath is offered for ordinary day use. Tattoos are prohibited even when covered.

Bath experience

Comfort
8.5/10
Bath variety
9.0/10
Upkeep
8.5/10
Atmosphere
8.0/10
Quiet
7.0/10
Access
8.0/10
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.

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