JAPAN'S BEST-DESIGNED SAUNAS4 saunas
Wood-fired saunas
Traditional saunas heated by a wood fire.
Burning thinnings from around Takeo
A wood-fired sauna for five
Sauna huts built around a wood stove
Four saunas fired with Tokigawa wood
Planning a visit
Hours, cold baths and tattoo rules for these 4 saunas
Nearest stations: Ikebukuro, Kurohime.
| Sauna | Area | Hours | Cold bath | Tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakan no Yu, Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel | Takeo | 15:00–24:00 on the day of stay, 6:00–10:30 the next morning | Takeo Onsen spring water chilled to 16–17 °C | — |
| Sauna & Hotel Karumaru Ikebukuro | Ikebukuro | 11:00–10:00 the next morning | Four (from under about 10 °C to about 33 °C) | Not allowed — tattoos or body art of any size… |
| The Sauna (LAMP Nojiriko) | Shinanomachi | — | — | — |
| COMORIVER | Tokigawa | — | — | — |
From each official website. “—” means the official information we checked does not say.
Questions visitors ask
Which saunas in Japan stay open after midnight?
Rakan no Yu, Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel (15:00–24:00 on the day of stay, 6:00–10:30…), Sauna & Hotel Karumaru Ikebukuro (11:00–10:00 the next morning).
Can I go in with tattoos at the saunas in Japan?
Sauna & Hotel Karumaru Ikebukuro: Not allowed — tattoos or body art of any size, including paint or stickers.. For the others, check the official website or ask before you go.
Which saunas in Japan have a place to rest outdoors?
Rakan no Yu, Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel have an outdoor rest area, according to their official websites.
Can I pay without cash at the saunas in Japan?
Sauna & Hotel Karumaru Ikebukuro: Cash, credit cards (single payment only), e-money and QR payments.. 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 Ikebukuro Station, Kurohime Station. Every sauna page has directions and the address in Japanese.
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