Gyoza-yu is a public bathhouse and private sauna hidden within an old-fashioned local gyoza restaurant, namely the Ebisugawa Gyoza Nakajima Donguri branch.
The sauna seats up to two, and you’re allowed to pour water on the hot rocks yourself to increase the humidity in the room. You can also cool down in the open air and enjoy an outdoor bath with a clear view of the Gion night sky. Order beer or one of two soft-drink cocktails spiked with energy drinks to sip inside the sauna. After the rejuvenating sauna sesh, end the night with some crispy and juicy gyoza. Be sure to reserve your 80-minute slot in advance, as this place understandably fills up quickly.