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Private Kyoto Sento Bathhouse Tour with English Guide
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$516.02
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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.
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.
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Private Kyoto Sento Bathhouse Tour with English Guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- This price includes the fee for private rental before the public bath's regular operating hours.
- This includes towel rental when bathing at the public bathhouse.
- If you'd like, I can provide directions from Imadegawa Station to Chojayu. If you're interested, please send me a direct message.
Meeting point
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.
Return details
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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KyotoThis 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
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Private Kyoto Sento Bathhouse Tour with English Guide
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$516.02
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!