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Guide tour of Japanese bathing culture at Funaoka Onsen
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Looking for a truly authentic Japanese experience beyond the typical tourist spots? Join us for a unique cultural journey into the heart of Japan’s bathing tradition!
Just like the tea ceremony, bathing in Japan is a deeply rooted cultural ritual. But how do you bathe the Japanese way? What are the dos and don’ts? Our bathing specialists will guide you through the fascinating etiquette and health benefits of Japanese baths—and then you’ll get to try it for yourself!
What to Expect:
Start at a one-of-a-kind cafe—a cozy space that was once a public bathhouse ! Here, you’ll learn the history and meaning behind Japanese bathing culture, complete with a take-home guide to proper bathing techniques.
Then soak like a local at the legendary Funaoka Onsen, a beautifully preserved bathhouse loved by Kyoto residents for generations.
✨ Why Join?
A chance to experience Japanese culture with all five senses.
Great for travelers interested in wellness, mindfulness, and local traditions.
Thông tin khác
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
staff are not homosexual.
I am an independent guide and am not an employee of Funaoka Onsen or Sarasa Nishijin.
The guide is a local Japanese and is not very good at English.
Individuals with contraindications for public bathing (e.g., severe heart or lung diseases, recent gastrointestinal bleeding, advanced malignant tumors, or severe anemia).
Individuals feeling unwell on the day, those with a fever, or those who have consumed alcohol.
Participants who cannot bathe independently or require significant assistance (e.g., wheelchair users).
If a doctor advises against participation, the individual must refrain from joining the experience.
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cần Quan Tâm
This cafe was renovated from a public bathhouse and is one you can only experience here. While sipping a drink, you will learn about the history of Japanese public baths and how to bathe.
Funaoka Onsen
Before taking a bath, we will use materials to lecture on unique bathing methods. After the lecture, please try the bathing method yourself.
Bao gồm
Guide fee
Rental spa bags and body soap etc.
drink fee （Orange juice or apple juice or grapefruit juice）
Rental bath towels and towels
Bathing fee
Tùy chọn
Experience Japanese Sento Culture at Funaoka Onsen in Kyoto
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13 đánh giá
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Very informative on an...
Hatem A,,5 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Very informative on an aspect of Japanese history and culture. This particular Onsen has an interesting history of how it came to be and how the founders competed with traditional geothermal Onsen. Important to know the it requires nude bathing but is segregated by gender, so may not be for everyone and couples will be separated.
Alay your Fears! Awesome Onsen Experience
G5594UFpauln,,27 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00The Family and I wanted an onsen experience but really had no clue where to begin so we booked this guided tour with Atsuki. We were about 30 minutes early and walked the neighborhood, filled mostly with residential dwellings. We met our guide, Atsuki, about 15 minutes before our start time. We were walked to a local cafe that it turns out was a converted onsen (technically a sento, but I’m not qualified to list the nuances!) and given a brief, but very informative history on bathing culture and bathing etiquette. We were also given (humorous) warnings about locals policing said etiquette. We were each given a bathing kit with two towels, shampoo and bath gel to use. Atsuki walked us in to Funaoka Onsen and we separated, males around the blue curtain and females around the red one. The overall experience was relaxed and light and Atsuki was a great communicator even given his limited English. Top notch and I would recommend this experience to anyone who is even remotely interested in giving it a try.
Good explanation of...
Saskia d,,30 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Good explanation from enthusiastic guide about the onsen tradition in Japan. After the explanation paid a visit and took a bath in a relaxed way. Recommended!
Learning about the...
Seretha C,,26 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Learning about the history of onsens in Japan as well as the best practices for visitors was super helpful for my first visit especially since I was travelling alone. My guide gave me an overview of the history and let me know how well known Funaoka Onsen is. Such a great guide of the bath house experience in Kyoto.
Relaxing unique event
annalenak855,,21 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00A relaxing evening at the onsen. Our guide was Atsuki. In a small former onsen that is now a café, we were taught the rules of etiquette. Atsuki also provided us with lots of additional information about onsen. Afterwards, we went to the bathhouse together. We didn't have to prepare anything ourselves. Atsuki took care of everything, providing towels, money for the hair dryer, etc. It was a very informative and relaxing experience. Everyone should visit an onsen at least once. Arigatou gozaimasu
Very sympathetic guide
nikital328,,13 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Atsuki Nakagawa prepared us really very sweet for the bathhouse and had great background information. Thank you very much we had a very nice evening.
Funaoka Onsen
DrRalf S,,9 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00This was a very relaxing experience of the Japanese bathing culture after all the shrine visits etc, thank you Atsuki!
Wonderful Experience
Yana M,,24 thg 6, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00What an amazing experience! I really appreciated receiving an explanation of the rituals and practices before entering. The bathing process was delightful. Atsuki was a wonderful and very helpful guide. Thank you!
Incredible onsen...
Cody E,,14 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Incredible onsen experience lead by a great guide! Atsuki gave me the background info of onsen, the steps, and was there throughout to guide the process along. It was even more relaxing — helping me get over any anxieties about doing it wrong and instead just enjoying the delight of Japanese bath. 5 stars, highly recommend!
We talked about our first sento experience ✨
Sunshine36673966059,,7 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00At a fashionable cafe in a former sento, they received a detailed lecture on the history of hot springs in Japan and the effects of hot springs. Funaoka Onsen is a very retro, wide and lovely hot spring and I was excited. The open-air cypress bath was the best. Atsuki-san, our guide, showed us around the baths with great care, so we could have a sento experience with peace of mind.
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