π§ Wellness in Kyoto
Japan
About Kyoto for Solo Travelers
Japan's ancient imperial capital of 1,600 temples and shrines β solo travelers walk the torii gate mountain at dawn, cycle to hidden bamboo forests, and find Kyoto the most meditative and beautiful city in Asia.
Solo Travel TipsΒ· Solo Friendly
Kyoto rewards slow solo exploration β the Fushimi Inari shrine gates are best walked alone at dawn (before the crowds, the path into the mountain becomes genuinely meditative), the Arashiyama bamboo grove at first light is extraordinary, and the Philosopher's Path in spring cherry blossom season is one of Japan's great solo walks. Rent a bicycle to reach the outer temples (Daigoiji, Kurama). The kaiseki lunch counter experience is one of Japan's finest solo dining moments.
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Funaoka Onsen
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A public bathhouse that began life in 1923 as a restaurant-inn and is known for installing one of Japan's first electric baths. The building is a registered tangible cultural property, with elaborately carved wooden transoms and Majolica-tiled corridors, plus outdoor baths and a sauna. A great window on everyday Kyoto β just follow the washing etiquette and bring a small towel.
π82-1 Murasakino Minamifunaoka-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8225, Japan
Kanga-an Temple
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A quiet Εbaku Zen temple founded in 1671, about three minutes' walk from Kuramaguchi Station (Exit 1). It's best known for fucha ryΕri, the Εbaku school's Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, served by reservation in rooms overlooking the temple garden, and for a small evening bar with a view of the same garden. A peaceful, unusual solo meal far from the tour-bus temples.
π278 Shin-Goryoguchi-cho, Karasuma-dori Kuramaguchi-higashi-iru, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8146, Japan
Tenzan no Yu
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A proper natural hot spring on the way to Arashiyama, three minutes' walk from Arisugawa Station on the Randen tram line. The tan-coloured water comes from about 1,200m underground and fills stone outdoor baths, indoor pools and a sauna, with a restaurant and rest area for lingering. A soothing end to a day of walking around the western temples.
π55-4 Sagano Miyanomoto-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8315, Japan