Location: Western Kyoto
Top Things to do in Western Kyoto
The 10 Best Spas & Wellness in Western Kyoto, Kinki
The shrines and temples of Kyoto offer a rare link between modern life in the city and its very ancient past. The Shimogamo Shrine dates to the 6th century and seems suspended in time, its serenity and spiritual power still palpable. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, then see the life-sized Thousand Armed Kannon statues of Sanjūsangen-dō. Enjoy traditional geisha performances, then savor a tranquil meal at a restaurant overlooking the Kamo River.
Restaurants in Kyoto
1. Arashiyu Japanese Foot Spa & Foot Massage
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
Tranquil salon for relief of travel fatigue. Our salon located in a convenient location is approximately a 1 min walk from Keifuku railway Arashiyama station.The perfect secret hideaway place for guests to rest feet weary from sightseeing & reflesh themselves. Enjoying a beverage,sucha as Maccha green tea,while soaking in a footbath, a japanese style original massage by hand and with bamboo roller from the back of the foot to the calves relawes stiff muscles. Luxuriate in hospitality that engages all five senses. Also enjoy conversations with the therapists. And you might be enjoying the photogenic beautiful japanese flowers footbathes.
2. Kinugasa Onsen
3. Arashiyama Spa Footbath
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Ashanpo - Sydney, Australia
Simple location at the end of the train station platform. Buy tickets at the information office. U get a small towel to dry up
4. Tenzan no Yu
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4.5 based on 62 reviews
Natural hot spring Use sour sources that spring up from the premises Unusual sodium · calcium chloride fountain in Kyoto The body warms to the core, recovery from fatigue, also has effect on coldness It is open from 10 am to 1 am and the last reception is at 24 o'clock
Reviewed By sandramD5352OO
Men and women are on separate sides. You must go naked but no one cares. I was the o lu non-Japanese woman in the onsen and it didn’t matter a bit. Amazing experience. Relaxing after walking for 17km around Kyoto. Very close to the Bamboo Grove. Highly recommend.
5. Arashiyama Onsen Eki no Ashiyu
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4.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By 664aparnan
Who would have though a train station would come with an onsen. It was perfect after walking through Arashiyama.
6. Fufu no yu
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4.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Nariahime
So you've been hiking in Arashiyama all day and you are sore from walking. What else to do but to visit a hotspring? Fu-Fu no Yu is kind of a hidden gem. On the other side of the Togetsu-kyo bridge from the shrines and bamboo grove, it sees more Japanese visitors than Westerners. The entry fee is reasonable, and, as it isn't affiliated with any onsen, you can basically stay all day. On both sides, you have two indoor natural hot spring baths (one with jets), one gorgeous outdoor hotspring bath, a sauna, and a cold water bath for when you decide the sauna is too hot. There is also a lot of space to relax, including a lounge. You can also get a massage for an extra fee. On the women's side only, there is also a steam bath. I highly recommend you follow proper onsen etiquette while you're there, so if you're uncomfortable in your birthday suit, it may not be the place for you. Otherwise it's grand! Even the free toiletries in their showers are really nice. The only unfortunate thing is that, if you're going as a couple, you have to split up, as the baths are segregated between sexes. It's still very relaxing and well worth it (sometimes it's good to be away from your spouse to relax for a few minutes). If you have a chance to visit Arashiyama, don't miss out on this onsen before you leave for the day.
