Spa KACHO
Using natural hot springs excavated on the premises, the largest spa in Kyoto, KACHO, boasting a site area of 2,100㎡, has opened
Spa KACHO is opened in April 2021. The natural hot spring, Kyoto Keage Onsen, excavated from within the hotel grounds, is effective in recovering from fatigue and treating poor circulation, and is equipped with a Semi-Open-Air Bath for both men and women.
Relax in our natural hot springs and enjoy a wellness experience that heal your body and mind.
| Business Hours | 6:30AM-11:00PM (last entry 10:00PM) |
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| Reception location | 6th floor *After checking in, please use the lockers on the 5th floor. |
| Eligible users | Hotel guests and Tropics fitness club members |
- Children aged 4 and above are welcome.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian aged 18 or over.
- Children aged 7 and over are not allowed in mixed bathing.
- People with tattoos will not be allowed to enter.
- For your health and safety, please refrain from using the facility immediately before or after eating or after drinking alcohol.
DESIGN CONCEPT
With an elegant and graceful appearance,
this unique hot spring facility was designed in a way that harmonize with the surrounding Mount Kacho and the Lake Biwa Canal.
With tribute to the soft style design of Togo Murano, you will find the amorphous forms design of the beautiful curves that reminiscent the flow of water throughout the place. Unwind yourself in this place that uses art pieces that motifs of the mountain ridges seen from the hotel and the moon and stars floating above them, usage of colors that representing maple leaves in early summer and autumn that matched with the pioneering western design of Higashiyama at that point of time.
More than just a civil engineering structure, the Suirokaku's elegant and refined beauty is a historic symbol of the hotel.
The Semi-Open-Air Bath distinctive arch is an elegant design that exudes sophistication and formality, evoking the hotel's history and overlapping with the motif of the Suirokaku, a waterway that represents the Lake Biwa Canal. The Suirokaku is more than just a civil engineering structure; it is a modern heritage that conveys graceful, refined beauty and the blessings of nature, and in the hot springs, this elegance is used as a historical symbol of the hotel.
Semi-Open-Air Bath
There is a Semi-Open-Air Bath in both men's and women's indoor baths. The bathtub is integrated with the pond beyond, so you can bathe while listening to the sound of the waterfall. There is a wall that resembles Suirokaku, so you can enjoy the history and nature of Higashiyama up close.
Men's indoor bath
Taking advantage of the high ceiling, the bold curves, large windows, and large openings that connect to the Semi-Open-Air Bath to create the feel of openness and fantastical world. The windows let in natural sunlight, making the indoor bath bright. At the end of the corridor in front of the Semi-Open-Air Bath are two bathtubs, one large and one small, a jacuzzi, and a dry sauna.
Women's indoor bath
The women's indoor bath is also designed with Murano Togo's soft design with the beauty of curves in mind. There are no windows, and the lights from the raised ceiling evoke the image of light from the sky, resembling the twinkling stars in the sky. The washing area is also hidden from view from the bathtub, and we have made every effort to ensure that you can relax in each space.
The bathroom has two bathtubs, one large and one small, a jacuzzi, and a steam sauna, and a staircase leads to a semi-open-air bath.
sauna
Men's bath: Dry sauna *There is also a cold water bath
Women's bath: Steam sauna
Hot Spring Overview
| Source name | Kyoto Keage Onsen |
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| Spring quality | Simple hot spring (hypotonic, weakly alkaline, low temperature hot spring) |
| Indications for bathing | Chronic pain or stiffness in muscles or joints (chronic stages of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, neuralgia, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, etc.), muscle stiffness due to motor paralysis, poor circulation, peripheral circulatory disorders, decreased gastrointestinal function (stomach upset, intestinal gas buildup, etc.), mild hypertension, autonomic nervous instability, various symptoms due to stress (sleep disorders, depression, etc.), recovery from illness, recovery from fatigue, health promotion, etc. |
SPA Treatment "Le Jardin Sothys"
A relaxing and healing space for beauty and health maintenance, as well as mental recovery.
Adjacent to the spa, "Le Jardin Sothys" is inspired by the company's own botanical garden (Jardin), which is connected to the roots of the French company SOTHYS, and is a space surrounded by plants. By incorporating the energy hidden in plants into the body, spa rituals are developed that make use of the blessings of the earth. Our therapists with a deep knowledge and first-class techniques will propose the optimal healing spa program from a diverse menu that includes hot spring baths, spa treatments, shiatsu, moxibustion, and meditation.
Connecting with nature
Sothys' basic research and development center is located in the company's vast, naturally rich garden, covering approximately 74 hectares, in Auriac, Corrèze, France. This is the base of Sothys' green chemistry efforts, which maximize the energy hidden in plants and harmonization with nature for "the future of a beautiful, living earth."
Signature Treatment
We would like to introduce you to an half-day energizing treatment that will awaken your five senses. This program does not only include yoga, hot springs, and treatments, but also an EAT WELL breakfast menu to keep your body healthy from the inside out.
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Awaken SPA Ritual
Through healing activities tailored to your physical condition and feeling of the day, you will gradually increase your energy potential and focus. By slowly activating your mind, body, and brain, you will be able to restore your balance, vitality and power. This program is recommended for those who get tired easily and those who tend to feel dull or unwell in the evening.
| Contents | Meditation & Yoga (30 mins) → Breakfast (approx. 60 mins) → Walk around Mt. Kacho (approx. 30 mins) → Hot Spring (approx. 60 mins) → Treatment (180 mins) |
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| Time | 8：00AM~3：00PM |
| Price | ￥65,000 |
Sunset SPA Ritual
A relaxing forest bath after a meal, followed by conscious physical activity that improved your body circulation to achieve a refreshing and relaxing effect. This treatment allows you to quietly face your own mind and body as the night falls, slowly closing out the day.
| Contents | Walking around Mt. Kacho (about 40 minutes) → Sauna (about 30 minutes) → Yoga (60 minutes) → Hot spring (about 60 minutes) → Treatment (180 minutes) |
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| Time | 12:30PM~8:30PM |
| Price | ￥65,000 |
Eat Well Breakfast
Our chefs have created a nutritious menu with specialities and thoughtful details, from flexible portions to carefully selected ingredients, allowing you to enjoy healthy meals tailored to your personal tastes.
Meditation & Yoga
Morning is the golden time when the green trees all begin photosynthesis at sunrise, releasing fresh oxygen into the air.
It is said that simply being exposed to the morning sun increases the concentration of serotonin, a natural mood booster, in the brain. Half asleep, half awake. This is an important time between the conscious and subconscious minds, which are usually closed off, and it is a chance to awaken and realize your true self.
Facial & Body Treatment (180 mins)
A full course of treatments from facials to the body. A unique treatment that relaxes the body while breathing deeply that will adjust the flow of energy and guide you to your original, natural self. Surrendering yourself to the beautician's warm, rhythmic hand touches and placing yourself in a world of deep relaxation that will bring about a new sensation in your mind, body and spirit, as if you have been reborn. A facial treatment with high skin care effects and fulfilling your mind and moisturizing your skin is also included.
| Business Hours | 11:00AM～8:00PM |
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| Treatment room | 5 rooms of various sizes (including a couple room) |
- *The accommodation plan linked above does not include the "Le Jardin Sothys" treatment. If you would like to receive the "Signature Treatment" program, please apply for it separately from the accommodation plan.
- Advance reservations are recommended.
- If you are currently receiving medical treatment, have a chronic illness, or are pregnant, you may not be able to receive treatment. Please consult with the salon for further details.
- Please refrain from consuming alcohol right before or immediately after your treatment.
