Timeline
15:00
Grab a coffee at Nishijin Inokuma Cafe. It is open from 11:30 and stays open late, making it a reliable start point. The walk from the landmark is short, taking just seven minutes.
15:15
Head to Funaoka Onsen. The bathhouse opens at 15:00. Arriving right at opening means you can enter before the evening rush. The experience is defined by the classic early 20th-century architecture and the steam rising from the water.
16:30
After your soak, walk five minutes to Kachan. This Japanese restaurant is open from 11:00 to 20:00. It is a perfect spot to warm up with a light meal or snack as you recover from the heat.
17:00
End your visit at Kamisoe Paper Shop. Located just four minutes from the bathhouse, this art shop showcases a unique blend of modern design and traditional craft. The shop is open from 12:00 to 18:00, allowing time for a final browse.
Local tip
Funaoka Onsen is popular with both locals and visitors. To avoid queues, arrive exactly when it opens at 15:00 or later in the evening after 22:00.
Check before you go
- Funaoka Onsen opens at 15:00. If you arrive before this time, the bathhouse will be closed.
- Kamisoe Paper Shop is closed on Mondays. Check the route if you are visiting on a Monday.
- Nishijin Inokuma Cafe is open until 22:00, so it is flexible for your start time.
Worth knowing
- Kamisoe Paper Shop is open at 17:00 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kyoto (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).