JAPAN'S BEST-DESIGNED SAUNAS10 saunas
Forest-themed saunas in Japan
Saunas named after the five elements in a Saga forest, a forest spa resort in Obihiro, forest cold baths and a women-only Forest House — saunas in Japan built around trees.
Wood, metal and fire saunas in a forest, named after the five elements
A forest spa resort in Obihiro
A forest-and-bath leisure park in Ogose, Saitama
Forest, pond and tub — sauna as a place to experiment
The women-only Forest House
Ikeda Sakura Onsen water and a forest sauna
A bazooka sauna and a forest cold bath
A Forest Cold Bath, 90 cm deep
An ultra-cold bath and a Forest Cold Bath
Private saunas themed on nest, forest and eclipse
Planning a visit
Hours, cold baths and tattoo rules for these 10 saunas
| Sauna | Area | Hours | Cold bath | Tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OND SAUNA | Takeo | — | 130 cm deep | — |
| Hokkaido Hotel (moor hot spring and sauna) | Obihiro | — | Underground water from the Satsunai River | — |
| BIO-RESORT HOTEL & SPA O Park OGOSE | Ogose | Ogose no Yu 10:00–22:00 (last entry 21:30) | Two kinds in the swimwear spa | — |
| SaunaLab Kanda | Kanda | 11:00–21:30 (same-day visits without booking possible) | — | — |
| Wellbe Sakae | Sakae | — | — | Not allowed — people with tattoos cannot use the… |
| Wellbe Imaike | Imaike | — | — | Not allowed — people with tattoos cannot use the… |
| Ryusenji no Yu Hachioji Minamino | Hachioji | 6:00–3:00 (last entry 2:30) | Ultra-cold bath, forest cold bath (men) | — |
| Ryusenji no Yu Soka Yatsuka | Soka | 6:00–2:00 the next morning (last entry 1:30) | Ultra-cold bath (under 10 °C), Forest Cold Bath… | — |
| Tenku SPA HILLS Ryusenji no Yu Nagoya Moriyama | Nagoya | 6:00–2:30 (last entry 1:45) | Ultra-cold bath (under 10 °C), Forest Cold Bath… | — |
| KUDOCHI sauna Kyoto Kawaramachi | Kawaramachi | 24 hours | In every room (GENESIS and ECLIPSE also have warm… | — |
From each official website. “—” means the official information we checked does not say.
Questions visitors ask
Which saunas in Japan are open 24 hours?
KUDOCHI sauna Kyoto Kawaramachi are open 24 hours, according to their official hours. Some close the baths for cleaning for a short time.
Which saunas in Japan stay open after midnight?
Ryusenji no Yu Hachioji Minamino (6:00–3:00 (last entry 2:30)), Ryusenji no Yu Soka Yatsuka (6:00–2:00 the next morning (last entry 1:30)), Tenku SPA HILLS Ryusenji no Yu Nagoya Moriyama (6:00–2:30 (last entry 1:45)).
Can I go in with tattoos at the saunas in Japan?
Wellbe Sakae: Not allowed — people with tattoos cannot use the facility.; Wellbe Imaike: Not allowed — people with tattoos cannot use the facility.. For the others, check the official website or ask before you go.
Which saunas in Japan have a place to rest outdoors?
OND SAUNA, Ryusenji no Yu Hachioji Minamino, Tenku SPA HILLS Ryusenji no Yu Nagoya Moriyama have an outdoor rest area, according to their official websites.
Can I pay without cash at the saunas in Japan?
KUDOCHI sauna Kyoto Kawaramachi: Paid by credit card.. Other places do not state payment methods on their official websites.
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