Yutsugi SHIKISHIMA

♨️ Yugitsugu SHIKISHIMA | Passing the Memory of Hot Springs to the Next Generation.

A personal development project: "Yugitsugu SHIKISHIMA" — a web app to "discover, explore, and document" public bathhouses in Kyoto!

I've compiled information about public bathhouses throughout Kyoto, creating a service that serves a wide range of users — from those who use bathhouses regularly, to first-time visitors, to tourists visiting Kyoto.

Main Features

• Bathhouse Search & Map: Search for public bathhouses in Kyoto by area or facilities
• ♨️ Rating System: A unique evaluation system using hot spring marks instead of stars
• My Yu-cho (Bath Record): Record visit history, favorites, and personal ratings
• Kyoto Bath-hopping Challenge: Collect digital stamps from bathhouses you've visited
• Bathhouses with Family: Information on children's rates and family-friendly options
• Kyoto Sightseeing × Bathhouses: Discover bathhouses to visit during your sightseeing
• Post-Bath Dining: Find restaurants and eateries around bathhouses
• Bathhouse Culture Readings: Explore the history and charm of bathhouses rooted in local communities

The Inspiration Behind Development

My grandparents once ran a public bathhouse.

The time I spent at the ticket counter as a child, and the interactions with regular customers in the community, remain precious memories to this day.

A bathhouse is not merely a place to wash one's body — it's also a community gathering place where people connect with one another.

I wanted to record the charm of this bathhouse culture in a form suited to our modern era, and pass it on to the next generation.

With that intention, I created "Yugitsugu SHIKISHIMA."

Currently in Development as a Public Beta!

There are still few facility photos, and some information and features are still being improved.

I would especially appreciate feedback like the following:

• Site design and usability
• Operability of search and map functions
• Bugs or display issues
• Features you'd like added
• Opinions from bathhouse enthusiasts

Though it's a small personal project, I hope to nurture it gradually.

Please feel free to try it out!

Passing the Memory of Hot Springs to the Next Generation.

https://yutsugi-sento.com/