Hanaikada - A Tattoo-Friendly Hot Spring in Kyoto City, Kyoto

Nestled in Kyoto's breathtaking Arashiyama district, Hanaikada (花筏) is a traditional ryokan offering authentic Japanese hospitality with a rare treasure for tattooed travelers: private open-air hot springs overlooking the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge. As the only establishment in Arashiyama featuring 100% natural hot spring water, this cultural haven combines centuries-old bathing traditions with modern conveniences while providing discreet options for guests with tattoos. The ryokan's prime location—surrounded by UNESCO World Heritage sites, bamboo groves, and seasonal maple foliage—makes it an ideal base for exploring Kyoto's western gems while enjoying privileged access to therapeutic waters that have soothed travelers since the area first became a retreat for Japanese nobility.

• Exclusive Natural Hot Springs: The only authentic natural onsen in Arashiyama, offering therapeutic hypotonic alkalescent waters
• Breathtaking Panoramas: Private open-air baths with unobstructed views of Togetsukyo Bridge, Mount Atago, and the Oi River
• Tattoo-Friendly Private Baths: Reservable 40-minute sessions provide complete privacy for tattooed travelers
• Cultural Immersion: Traditional ryokan experience minutes from Arashiyama's famous bamboo grove and historic temples
• Seamless Experience: English-speaking staff, free shuttle service, and detailed bathing instructions for international guests

Slip into Hanaikada's hypotonic alkalescent waters and feel your stress dissolve as you gaze across the Oi River toward Togetsukyo Bridge—a view once reserved for Japanese aristocracy. The private open-air baths, constructed of aromatic cypress and decorated with bamboo elements, create a multisensory experience that connects you with nature while the mineral-rich waters work their magic on tired muscles and skin. The natural spring water, emerging at approximately 41°C (105.8°F), contains a balanced mineral composition that leaves skin feeling silky smooth without the sulfuric scent common to many other onsen. These waters are particularly renowned for improving circulation, relieving joint pain, and promoting cellular renewal—benefits you can enjoy without concerns about tattoo policies in the privacy of your reserved bath.

✈️ Kansai International Airport → 🚆 75 min Airport Express to Kyoto Station → 🚂 20 min JR San'in Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station → 🚌 Free shuttle or 🚶 10 min walk

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🚄 Tokyo → 🚅 2.5 hours Shinkansen to Kyoto Station → 🚂 20 min JR San'in Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station → 🚌 Free shuttle

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🏙️ Osaka → 🚊 45 min Hankyu Line to Katsura Station → 🚊 Hankyu Arashiyama Line to Arashiyama Station → 🚶 15 min walk or 🚖 5 min taxi

Advance reservations are highly recommended for both accommodations and private baths, particularly during cherry blossom season (March-April) and autumn foliage season (November). English-speaking staff can assist with all booking inquiries.

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🌐 Website: http://www.hanaikada.co.jp/english/

📞 Phone: +81-75-861-0228

📍 Address: Minami-tsume, Togetsu-kyo, Arashiyama, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto City, 616-0004, Japan