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Private Kyoto Sento Bathhouse Tour with English Guide

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This tour offers a deep dive into Japanese sento (public bathhouse) culture, combining cultural learning with an authentic bathing experience. Chojayu was founded in 1917 (Taisho 6) and is a designated historic architectural building of Kyoto City. For over a century, it has played an essential role in local daily life and remains a living example of traditional Japanese culture. During the tour, you will gain exclusive access to behind-the-scenes areas of the sento, including the boiler room and the well, which are normally closed to the public. A knowledgeable sento guide explains the history, architecture, bathing etiquette, and how the bath is operated, helping you understand how Japanese sento function and why they are culturally important. After the guided tour, you can enjoy a private bathing experience in the sento. Although sento are usually separated by gender, this exclusive private session allows families, friends, and couples to bathe together.

  • This includes towel rental when bathing at the public bathhouse.
  • This price includes the fee for private rental before the public bath's regular operating hours.
  • Not included: If you'd like, I can provide directions from Imadegawa Station to Chojayu. If you're interested, please send me a direct message.

At Exit 6 of Imadegawa Subway Station, a sign for the Chojayu Sento Tour is posted.

At the entrance to Chojayu, a sign for the Chojayu Sento Tour is displayed.

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  1. This is the address of Chojayu, the venue for the public bath tour. This historic bathhouse, established in 1917, is a designated Kyoto City Historic Architectural Design Building. Address : Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Kamigyo Ward, Kamichōjōchō-dōri, Matsuyachō Nishi-iru, Suhama Higashichō, R 450

Public transportation options are available nearby Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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From US$32.36