Kyoto Takenosato Onsen Manyo-no-Yu: Fees, Bathing Hours and Overnight Costs

Kyoto Takenosato Onsen Manyo-no-Yu is most useful when you intend to spend several hours bathing, eating or resting. The current adult day-use rate is ¥2,730, plus a ¥100 bathing tax.

The operator describes two springs of different compositions feeding nine bath types. The public bathing area is open from 5 a.m. until 3 a.m. the following day; “24-hour facility” does not mean the baths are open every minute.

For a brief soak, another Kyoto spring bath will cost less. Manyo-no-Yu’s price makes more sense if you will use the facilities beyond a single round of bathing. If you plan to stay after 3 a.m., account for the separate ¥2,000 adult overnight surcharge and compare the total with a proper hotel room.

The main charges to budget for

The Kyoto tourism listing gives the day-use prices and says the bathing tax is additional. The Manyo Group’s facility listing gives the adult late-night surcharge. Coupons and package prices change, and may be limited to certain hours, group sizes or dates; they are not a substitute for the standard rate.

Two springs, nine bath types

The operator says two different springs rise on the property and natural spring water is supplied to nine types of bath. The Kyoto Tourism Federation identifies the spring types as weakly alkaline simple spring and sodium-bicarbonate spring. Nine is the number of bath types, not the number of spring qualities.

Alongside the two springs, the complex has a high-concentration nano-carbonated bath; it is a separate functional bath, not a third natural spring. The operator has not published a current analysis with exact temperatures or flow rates, so older figures should not be read as current measurements.

Bathing hours are shorter than building hours

The Kyoto Tourism Federation describes the day-use facility as open around the clock, while the spring-fed public bathing area runs 5 a.m.–3 a.m. It closes for two hours overnight. The listing says the site is open year-round, with two maintenance-closure days each year; check the current notice before travelling, especially for a late-night or early-morning visit.

The operator also advertises a morning-bath period from 5 to 10 a.m. Some morning offers are special packages, not a universally cheaper admission rate. Read the conditions before travelling early just to use a coupon.

Is an overnight stay worth it?

The adult total for a normal admission plus bathing tax is ¥2,830. Staying past 3 a.m. adds a ¥2,000 adult surcharge, bringing the basic total to ¥4,830 before meals or other extras. That buys access to the facility, not a private hotel room. If privacy, uninterrupted sleep or secure luggage storage matters, compare the full price with nearby accommodation instead of treating a spa floor as a hotel substitute.

Bedrock bathing and dining are additional services. The operator’s current site offers a separate bedrock-bath package, so it should not be assumed to be part of the standard ¥2,730 admission. Decide based on how much time you will actually spend there; a higher ticket is not automatically better value.

Getting there

The facility is at 2-4 Oharano Higashisakaidani-cho, Nishikyo Ward. Buses from Hankyu Katsura, Hankyu Rakusaiguchi and JR Katsuragawa stop at Sakaidani-Ohashi, next to the complex. The Kyoto Tourism Federation lists parking for about 247 cars. Public transport is possible, but this is in western Kyoto rather than the central sightseeing area, so include the return journey in your plan.

For a lower-cost natural-spring stop elsewhere in the city, compare Tenzan-no-yu in Sagano and the Kyoto day-use onsen guide. Manyo-no-Yu is the longer-stay choice; the other options are easier to justify for a single bathing session.

Sources

• Kyoto Tourism Federation: Kyoto Takenosato Onsen Manyo-no-Yu
• Kyoto Takenosato Onsen Manyo-no-Yu: hot springs and baths
• Kyoto Takenosato Onsen Manyo-no-Yu: hours and admission
• Kyoto Takenosato Onsen Manyo-no-Yu: bedrock-bath services
• Manyo Group: facility list and late-night admission surcharge
• Kyoto City: permitted hot-spring facilities

Checked: September 28, 2026. Prices, bathing hours and package terms can change; check the operator’s current notices before visiting.