Published date: March 18, 2025
Danger to Mix? No, It’s Wonderful. Gyoza & Sauna Sento Shop
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I chose Dawa - Yuroku Kyoto as my base for my Kyoto trip.
As soon as I stepped through the entrance, I was greeted by gorgeous decorations and a pleasant aroma. It felt like stepping into a space filled with the essence of Kyoto. The architecture is unique, with an atrium extending from the basement to the first floor, where bamboo rises beautifully in the center. Just looking at this structure envelops you in a slight sense of the extraordinary.
The basement hosts a fitness center, bar, and restaurant, all of which are appealing. However, this time, I had limited time and could only explore regretfully. Next time, I want to take my time and fully enjoy the hotel stay.
The rooms are designed with an elegant purple theme, and decorations resembling golden folding screens add to the special feeling. A calm and serene space allows for a graceful time that is quintessentially Kyoto.
Additionally, right next to the front desk, there's a space where you can enjoy coffee and snacks during check-in. It’s perfect for a little break between travels, and it was so comfortable that I wanted to linger longer.
Experiences during the trip
This day marked the first day of HafH Travel Week, held from March 5 to 9, 2025.
The venue was the cafe bar and co-working space ‘SIGHTS KYOTO’. I enjoyed a comfortable time of交流 with participants and locals of Kyoto, sharing travel stories and local recommendations.
Amidst our conversations, we started discussing 'Kyoto Egawa Gyoza Nakajima - Gyoza-yu (Donguri Branch)'.
It seems that a sauna-loving owner created this shop out of sheer passion with the thought that, 'What if there are the best gyoza and beer after the sauna...!' (laughs).
The gyoza itself was beyond my expectations! Moreover, the fried rice and authentic Chinese dishes were exquisitely delicious, reaching a level that made it hard to stop eating.
Although I couldn’t enter the sento this time due to time constraints, it is a completely reservation-based private sento system, rotating every 80 minutes. They say it comes equipped with a natural water bath, sauna, and an outdoor courtyard for open-air bathing.
Next time I visit Kyoto, I definitely want to stop by to soothe the travel fatigue!