hokkori,mattari HANA no YU｜Kyoto Public Bath

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Unlike a formal image of Kyoto, this sento (public bath) has a home atmosphere. It is like you came back to your parents’ home.

This public bath was founded 63 years ago. In this history, we have been loved a large number of families. We are so happy to have some customers’ground children as our new guests. This long history has been created with them. The atmosphere in here is the classic style in *the Showa era. There is calm and tranquil environment. Green neon lights are beautiful in medicinal bath which is the speciality of Hananoyu.(*The Showa era (1926-1989): This era expresses Japanese classic culture and style.)

You can feel relief whenever you come in such a public bath, “Hananoyu”.You must come and enjoy this sento once. You will surely feel Japanese classic culture as if you had time travel to the Showa period. Then it is sure that you can loosen up your body as well.

Introduction to the Bath

The Rules for Talking a Bath

Please put your clothes in a basket.
Please do not forget to wash yourself well with hot water before getting into a bathtub.
Please bind your long hair in a bun, it looks beautiful in clouds of steam.
Please do not put your towel in a bathtub.
Please do not dye your hair.
Before taking a sauna bath, please wipe your body with a towel.
After finishing taking a sauna bath, please wash your sweat off with water. Then you can take a water bath.

Please observe following rules and
take a bath comfortably.

Introduction to the Bath

There are plenty of negative ions in the public bath.
Please your body and mind feel relax and spend a leisurely time.

Medicinal bath

Plenty of therapeutic benefits! Our famous medicinal bath. The green water, scented with iris, is slightly lukewarm, allowing you to relax and soak comfortably. The orange neon lights sparkle beautifully.

Electric bath

It will tingle and relieve your tension! Quite strong! It might be one of the strongest in Kyoto! Be sure to check out the bathing benefits too.

Jet bath

There are two types: one where you can sit, and one where you can stretch your legs.The jet water flow will help relieve your fatigue.Relax with the bubbles that rise with a gentle pop.

Deep bath & Sallow bath

The deep bath is the main bath, so the temperature is on the hotter side. Submerge yourself up to your neck and feel the pleasant water pressure. For the shallow bath, stretch your legs and relax. It's also recommended to leisurely gaze at the fountain in the middle. It's a favorite among children as well.

Water bath

Cool down your body that’s warmed up in the sauna.Be sure to rinse off your sweat with a bucket or shower before entering.The alternating hot and cold baths are great for promoting health!

Sauna bath

The dry sauna at Hana no Yu is a popular feature! The men's sauna is set to a high temperature of 100°C, while the women's sauna is at a gentler 80°C, allowing for a slow, deep sweat and a thorough detox.
*Please don’t overdo it!