船岡温泉

Dropped in for just an hour before closing on a public holiday. It's recommended to bring your own towel, soap & toiletries for washing. The wood carvings are magical & the outdoor pools are heavenly, wish I had more time to enjoy it but I will be back for sure! Tattoos are also allowed which is a godsend for us who wish to relax at sentos in Japan, thank you!

Funaoka Onsen is a distinctive bathhouse that feels deeply rooted in everyday Kyoto life. The building itself has a strong sense of history, with detailed decorations and a slightly worn atmosphere that adds to its character rather than detracting from it. It does not feel modern, but it feels authentic. Inside, there are multiple baths with different temperatures and styles, and the experience is more varied than expected for a local sento. The space can feel busy at times, but it remains orderly, and regulars and visitors share the facilities without friction. The water and facilities feel well used rather than luxurious. Overall, Funaoka Onsen is not about comfort or refinement in the usual sense, but about atmosphere and tradition. It is a place best appreciated by those who want to experience a local, unpolished side of Kyoto rather than a polished spa experience.

A very special Onsen, already 100 years old, very clean and spacious. It was surprisingly relatively busy right at opening times 3 pm on a weekday, maybe because it was the day after their weekly rest day, but still it was enough space to roam around and try the different baths and even the sauna. We loved that there was a cold bath outdoors as well. The electric bath is super strange, we couldn't stand it. 😁 Overall very great local bath experience. Friendly and foreigner welcoming place, they don't care about you having tattoes.

It's a traditional hot spring, but it has a very relaxing atmosphere, with various styles of hot springs and a sauna. It's the most historic hot spring I've visited.

Very nice Onsen! Cheap entry, towels and toiletries. The pools and sauna were nice and hot, the electric pool was a shocker (pun intended) and the outdoor pool area small but very cozy. After bathing and getting changed there’s a nice small lounge area/waiting room with vending machines to rehydrate (especially if you’re out earlier than your partner).