The only sento in the area and one that is still barely around. This is a piece of living history that should be experienced. Located in the middle of Toyooka city, locals can travel just down the street to Kinosaki Onsen or one of the many other day onsen / supersento type places with natural springs in the vicinity. The bathing area has a simple kakari-yu basin, a single shower and one large bath. The washing areas only have spigots—no showers. This is a classic ofuroya. The entire building has seen many years of use and it’s extra beautiful for it. There are a few missing tiles in the bath and the wooden floor of the chaining room creaks and moans when you walk across it. Kyogoku-yu is like a beautiful old temple far in the mountains. Please take the time to go here before it closes.