Togetsutei is a ryokan of Kyoto cuisine at the south end of Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama, founded in 1897. It has 21 rooms across two buildings joined underground, and large baths fed by Arashiyama Onsen. Before you book, three things matter: guests with tattoos cannot use the public bath and are directed to the paid private bath; only one room has a natural hot-spring bath, so a room with its own bath is not automatically an onsen room; and breakfast comes with yudofu from Morika, the Arashiyama tofu maker.
Togetsutei at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 54-4 Nakao Shitacho, Arashiyama, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto |
| Founded | 1897; at Togetsukyo Bridge since the Taisho era |
| Rooms | 21, in Shuzankaku and Hekisenkaku |
| Check-in / out | 4:00–7:00 PM / by 10:00 AM |
| Curfew | Midnight (accommodation terms) |
| Large baths | Arashiyama Onsen, 4:00 PM–midnight and 6:00–9:00 AM |
| Cards | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB, debit card |
| English | English-speaking staff; free Wi-Fi |
| Phone | +81 75 871 1310 |
From the official site and accommodation terms, read October 20, 2026.
The inn began as Kikuya, a lodging at the gate of Seiryoji temple, and moved beside the bridge in the Taisho era, taking the name Togetsutei. Guests stay in Shuzankaku, the hillside building with the large baths, or Hekisenkaku, the riverside building. The two connect underground, so Hekisenkaku guests reach the baths without going outside. A third building, Shofukaku, holds the restaurant and Togetsu Cafe.
Which room type should I choose at Togetsutei?
| Room type | What the official pages say |
|---|---|
| Arashiyama-no-Ma (Shuzankaku) | The only room with a natural hot-spring bath; 8 + 6 mats with a small garden; 1st floor, no outside view |
| Cypress-bath rooms (Shuzankaku) | 9 rooms of 8 or 10 mats with an indoor hinoki bath |
| 3rd-floor semi-open-air rooms (Shuzankaku) | Daikaku, Kogo and Atago: 8 mats, two beds and a semi-open-air cypress bath; renewed in August 2023 |
| Open-air bath rooms (Hekisenkaku) | Hinoki indoor bath and Shigaraki-ware outdoor bath; the inn notes the water is not natural hot spring |
| Seiryo-no-Ma (Hekisenkaku) | 8 mats, two beds, a tea room the English page says is modeled on the Taian tea room, and a semi-open-air cypress bath |
Rooms come with a TV, fridge, safe, tea set, washlet toilet, and yukata, towels and toiletries. The official pages do not give room sizes in square meters or the capacity of each room, so ask the inn if you are traveling as three or more.
The baths at Togetsutei
When are the large baths open?
The separate men’s and women’s baths in Shuzankaku open 4:00 PM to midnight and 6:00 to 9:00 AM, for staying guests only. The water is Arashiyama Onsen, a simple alkaline hot spring opened in March 2004, in baths of marble and granite.
Is there a private bath?
Yes. The private bath, Tsukuyomi-no-Yu, is in the Shuzankaku basement and takes up to four people. It runs 4:00 PM to midnight (last entry 11:00 PM) and 6:00 to 9:00 AM (last entry 8:00 AM). It is paid and booked by time slot; ask the inn for the current fee when you reserve. There is no private open-air bath.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The English page says guests with tattoos cannot use the public bath and should use the private bath instead, for a fee and with a reservation. Our tattoo and onsen guide explains how rules like this work across Japan.
Meals at Togetsutei
What are dinner and breakfast like?
Dinner is seasonal Kyoto kaiseki from the inn’s kitchen, led by head chef Yuji Mishima. Breakfast has many small dishes and yudofu (simmered tofu) from Morika, the Arashiyama tofu shop; on Wednesdays, when Morika is closed, the inn uses tofu from Mameju. The accommodation terms set breakfast at 7:30 to 9:00 AM and dinner at 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Extra dishes can be ordered, such as yuba sashimi for 1,100 yen or simmered sea bream for 3,300 yen, tax included. New to tofu cuisine? See our yudofu in Kyoto guide.
Can the inn handle allergies or a special diet?
The Japanese FAQ asks guests to tell the inn about allergies or foods they cannot eat. The English page says vegetarian and vegan meals are available with at least 3 days’ notice through the online inquiry form, and that it cannot provide gluten-free or Muslim meals.
Children, cancellation and payment at Togetsutei
What do children cost?
Child rates apply up to elementary school age. The accommodation terms list 70 percent of the adult rate with adult-style meals and bedding, 50 percent with a children’s meal and bedding, and 30 percent for bedding only; an infant with no meal or bedding is 3,000 yen before tax. The booking page asks for ages 6–12, 3–5 or under 3.
What is the cancellation policy?
The English page says the policy can depend on the plan and date, so read the cancellation section on your booking screen before you confirm. Our hotel cancellation guide covers what to check.
How do I pay, and what taxes are added?
The English page lists Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB and debit cards; the terms say you pay at the front desk at checkout. Room rates are not shown on the main site, and the terms add a 10 percent service charge. Taxes are charged on top: Kyoto’s accommodation tax, tiered by room rate from March 1, 2026 (see the City of Kyoto notice), and the bathing tax, which the city’s February 2023 guide lists at 150 yen per night, with children of elementary school age and under exempt. See our onsen bathing tax guide.
Getting to Togetsutei in Arashiyama, Kyoto
The inn is at the south end of Togetsukyo Bridge, on the Katsura (Oi) River. From Hankyu, change at Katsura for Arashiyama Station; JR Saga-Arashiyama and the Randen Arashiyama Station are also within walking distance. City Bus 28 stops at Arashiyama Koen, one minute away, and a taxi from JR Kyoto Station takes about 25 minutes. There is on-site parking with a 2 m height limit but no bus parking; ask about spaces when you book.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Togetsutei
- Bring your passport: the terms require nationality, passport number and entry details for foreign guests.
- Arrive by 7:00 PM. The terms say a booking with no contact by 8:00 PM, or two hours after your stated arrival time, may be treated as canceled.
- The doors close at midnight.
- There is no public email address. Use the English inquiry form or call +81 75 871 1310.
- Day visitors cannot use the onsen; it is for staying guests only.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the bath at Togetsutei with a tattoo?
Does every room at Togetsutei have a hot-spring bath?
What time is check-in at Togetsutei?
Can Togetsutei serve vegetarian or vegan meals?
Can I visit Togetsutei just for the onsen?
Bottom line (2026): Togetsutei is an 1897 ryokan of Kyoto cuisine by Togetsukyo Bridge, with Arashiyama Onsen baths and a Morika tofu breakfast. Pick Arashiyama-no-Ma if you want hot-spring water in your room, book the private bath if you have a tattoo, and confirm fees and cancellation on the official booking page.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Togetsutei’s official pages: home (English), cuisine, onsen and rooms (English), access (English), facilities, rooms, food, FAQ and accommodation terms (Japanese), with taxes from the City of Kyoto. All were read on October 20, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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