5 inns with natural hot springs for a relaxing soak after sightseeing in Kyoto

After touring the tourist attractions in Kyoto, you would like to visit a natural hot spring with an open-air bath where you can feel the changing of the seasons.
Spending a relaxing time in the hot springs will surely relieve the fatigue of your trip.
Therefore, we would like to introduce you to some of the natural hot springs we recommend in Kyoto.

Table of Contents

1. YUNOHANA RESORT Suisen, Kyoto

2. Shizuka Fan

Hatoya Zuihokaku

4. Yoshino no Sato

5. Sumihira

■ Summary

1. YUNOHANA RESORT Suisen, Kyoto

Kyo YUNOHANA RESORT Suisen is popular as a natural hot spring where you can experience the changing seasons.
It is also popular as a secluded inn, where visitors can savor the nourishment of spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Legend has it that Yunohana Onsen was visited by warriors injured in battles during the Warring States period for healing, and visitors to the hot springs come from all over the country to enjoy the therapeutic waters.
The open-air baths are sure to soothe you from the bottom of your heart, surrounded by seasonal scenery and hot springs.
The restaurant also offers meals that make the most of the season's bounty and spacious guest rooms where you can enjoy the luxuries of adulthood, allowing you to fully enjoy an extraordinary experience.

Reviews of Suisen, YUNOHANA RESORT, Kyoto

The hot spring bath was large and gentle, and I was able to enjoy it to the fullest. The private open-air bath was tasteful and relaxing.

I've been there many times now. It is the best of all the places we have used. I have no complaints about the bath, the room, or the food.

The staff was very friendly and attentive. We had a blissful time in the open-air bath while watching the starry sky.

It's really good. Really great. The open-air bath with room, private bath, and large bath are great. The food is also good.

The food was good. The bath was wonderful with gentle water.

■ Facility Name:Kyoto YUNOHANA RESORT Suisen
■Address: 6-3 Ashinoyama Inosiri, Hiedanocho, Kameoka City, Kyoto, Japan
■Access: 15 minutes by private bus from JR Kameoka Station

■HP:https://www.kyoto-suisen.com/

2. Shizuka Fan

Shizuka Fan is located in Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture, with a spectacular view of the ocean in front of it.
You will feel most at home in the open-air bath overlooking the majestic Sea of Japan and in the free-flowing ceramic baths.
The hot spring baths are exceptional for soaking in while watching the red sunset over the ocean or soaking in the sea breeze and the star-filled sky at night.
I want to enjoy the sunset over the Sea of Japan.
I want to taste the four seasons in Tango.
I want to feel a sense of openness in the bath with my whole body.
If so, we recommend Shizuka Fan, where you can spend your time looking out at the ocean.
Guest rooms are decorated in Japanese style, allowing guests to enjoy the best location while savoring cuisine from the sea and the mountains.

Reviews of Shizukafan

Warm and friendly service. Great place to stay, right by the ocean. The crab season was in full swing, so the food was even better.

The view overlooking the Sea of Japan was wonderful. The open-air bath was great.

Stayed here while swimming in the ocean. The view from the bath is good.

The stars were beautiful at night. I was able to relax and unwind.

The baths are a great way to enjoy the sea. I was able to enjoy Tango to the fullest.

■ Facility Name:calico fan
■Address: 767 Hamazume, Amino-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture
■Access: Kyoto Tango Railway, Yuhigaura Kizu Onsen Station, pick-up service

■HP:https://www.hanaogi.jp/

Hatoya Zuihokaku

Kyo-yumoto Hattoya Zuihokaku was renovated and reopened in 2014, and is a popular accommodation facility for enjoying natural hot spring baths while being close to Kyoto Station.
The concept of the hotel is a "Japanese hotel," and you will be treated with the care and hospitality typical of Kyoto.
The hot springs, divided into Higashiyama-no-yu and Nishiyama-no-yu, are said to use their own hot spring water pumped up from 910m underground.

Reviews of HATOYA Zuihokaku

Near train station and beautiful exterior. Great for tourist attractions. Great bathhouse. Also had an outdoor bath and steam sauna.

The hotel is very hospitable and offers good value for money. I was able to spend a relaxing time.

The location is good. The meals are luxurious. Rooms are clean and satisfactory.

The bath water is smooth. It was soothing. I can feel the atmosphere of Kyoto.

It is the perfect place to relax after a day of sightseeing, including Kyoto Tower. Loved the open-air bath.

■ Facility Name:Hathoya Zuihoukaku
Address: 802, Minamifudocho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Nishinotoin-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
■Access: 5 min. walk from JR Kyoto Sta.

■HP:https://kyoto-hatoya.jp/

4. Yoshino no Sato

Ukawa Onsen Yoshino no Sato" is popular as a natural hot spring with a spectacular view of Kyotango City.
Natural hot spring water bubbling up from 1,200 meters underground warms the body from the core and has an excellent relaxing effect.
The alkaline spring water is also popular among women for its smooth skin.
The mountain hot spring "Kaguya" overlooks a bamboo grove, while the ocean hot spring "Ryugu" overlooks the Sea of Japan, so each offers a different view of the great outdoors.
In addition to day-trip bathing, you will be able to stay overnight, enjoy BBQs, and make many other memories.

Reviews of Yoshino no Sato

The bath, sauna, and mountains are nature. You can even hear birds chirping. I was able to fully enjoy it with my whole body.

I went to both the sea and the mountain by looking at the calendar of hot springs. The view of Kyotango and the Sea of Japan can be seen throughout the four seasons.

The bath is hot, and depending on the season, there is snow and an open-air bath. It is the best open-air bath.

The ocean can be seen from the entrance, and the scent of wood and the warm atmosphere of the hot springs in the mountains were soothing. The wood and the building match.

The spa is a great place for families to have fun and BBQ. The hot springs and meals were truly relaxing. I was also satisfied with the hospitality of the staff.

■ Facility Name:Yoshino no Sato
■Address: 1562 Kuso, Tango Town, Tango City, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture
■Access: 50 minutes by bus from Kyotango Railway Ayano Station.

■HP:https://ukawaonsen.jp/

5. Sumihira

Established in 1868, "Manin Onsen Sumihira" is an inn where you can enjoy natural hot springs in a natural environment.
You can watch the sunset over the Sea of Japan spread out before you and spend a pleasant moment in the hot spring surrounded by trees.
Six private baths, including Tsukimi-no-yu and Miyama-no-yu, welcome you with seasonal scenery such as cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, and snow, so you will want to visit again and again.
In winter, you can also enjoy seafood such as Tango crab, which adds another level of luxury to the experience.
Tango Town Mamato (Taiza) in Kyotango City is famous for Mamato crab, so be sure to eat all the high-quality crab you can get your hands on, including the finest boiled crab, crab sashimi, crab miso, and more.

Reviews of Sumihira

I could feel the sincerity and hospitality of the concept. The view of the Sea of Japan from the open-air bath was fantastic.

The rooms and food are great. The hot springs are great and the open-air bath made me feel at home.

Many people come here for the crab. The best crab dishes and hot springs. The hospitality and attention were wonderful and very satisfying. I would like to come again.

Relax in a private bath. This is a Nagame inn with a wonderful view of the Sea of Japan and the coastline. You can spend a relaxing time watching the sunset over the sea.

It is very nice to be able to choose a private bath and relax with just the family. It was nice to be able to enjoy various types of baths. The prices of drinks and other beverages in the library and lobby are reasonable, so you can relax as if you were drinking at home.

■ Facility Name:flathead (esp. the bartailed flathead, Platycephalus indicus)
■Address: 3718 Mato, Tango Town, Tango City, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
■Access: 30 minutes from Kyotango Railway Ayano Station to Mabito by Tango Kairiku Kotsu, then 5 minutes by cab.

■HP:https://www.sumihei.com/

■ Summary

In this issue, we have introduced five recommended natural hot springs where you can heal while enjoying the scenery of Kyoto.
Experience the natural beauty of Kyoto, including the ocean and mountains, and relax from the fatigue of your trip in a hot spring bath.