JAPAN'S BEST-DESIGNED SAUNAS6 saunas
Design saunas open 24 hours
Open late at night and early in the morning, around the clock.
Open 24 hours in Sannomiya
Private saunas in Nakasu
Kabukicho, open every day
Directly linked to Yokohama Station
Three cold baths
24 hours, 365 days
Planning a visit
Hours, cold baths and tattoo rules for these 6 saunas
Nearest stations: Sannomiya, Yokohama, Heisei.
| Sauna | Area | Hours | Cold bath | Tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Sauna & Spa | Sannomiya | 24 hours | 11.7 °C all year | — |
| KUDOCHI sauna Fukuoka Nakasu | Nakasu | 24 hours | In every room | — |
| Thermae-yu Shinjuku | Kabukicho | 24 hours, open every day | About 17 °C | Rules differ: men who live in Japan with tattoos… |
| Sky Spa YOKOHAMA | Yokohama | 24 hours (cleaning 8:30–10:30) | — | Not allowed as a rule — tattoos, including… |
| Sauna Eagle | Chiryu | 24 hours (cleaning 8:30–10:00) | Single 7 °C (120 cm deep), Double 16 °C, Silky 30… | — |
| Yulax (sauna and natural hot spring) | Kumamoto | 24 hours, 365 days (bathing 10:00–8:00 the next morning) | Kumamoto groundwater, fully changed about 8 times… | — |
From each official website. “—” means the official information we checked does not say.
Questions visitors ask
Which saunas in Japan are open 24 hours?
Kobe Sauna & Spa, KUDOCHI sauna Fukuoka Nakasu, Thermae-yu Shinjuku, Sky Spa YOKOHAMA, Sauna Eagle, Yulax (sauna and natural hot spring) are open 24 hours, according to their official hours. Some close the baths for cleaning for a short time.
Can I go in with tattoos at the saunas in Japan?
Thermae-yu Shinjuku: Rules differ: men who live in Japan with tattoos of any size cannot enter; foreign…; Sky Spa YOKOHAMA: Not allowed as a rule — tattoos, including stickers (stickers must be removed).. For the others, check the official website or ask before you go.
Which saunas in Japan have a place to rest outdoors?
Sauna Eagle have an outdoor rest area, according to their official websites.
Can I pay without cash at the saunas in Japan?
KUDOCHI sauna Fukuoka Nakasu: Paid by credit card.; Thermae-yu Shinjuku: Cash, credit cards, QUICPay, transport IC cards, PayPay, LINE Pay, Alipay and UnionPay.; Sky Spa YOKOHAMA: Cash, credit cards and PayPay. Transport IC cards are not accepted.. Other places do not state payment methods on their official websites.
What are the nearest stations for the saunas in Japan?
The stations mentioned most often are Sannomiya Station, Yokohama Station, Heisei Station. Every sauna page has directions and the address in Japanese.
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