JAPAN'S BEST-DESIGNED SAUNAS9 saunas
Beautifully designed saunas in Yokohama and Kanagawa
The 5th floor of a station building, outdoor baths in Shonan, a hilltop residential area. Places to choose from in Kanagawa.
A 14-barrel bazooka sauna
A medi-sauna and a salt sauna
Löyly and triple fans
A sauna on the 5th floor of a station building
A scorching sauna
A sauna with high tiers
Hot spring water straight from the source
A cold bath with binchotan charcoal
Directly linked to Yokohama Station
Planning a visit
Hours, cold baths and tattoo rules for these 9 saunas
Nearest stations: Koza-Shibuya, Yokohama.
| Sauna | Area | Hours | Cold bath | Tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shonan RESORT SPA Ryusenji no Yu Chigasaki | Chigasaki | 6:00–2:00 | — | — |
| Yokohama Spa Hills Ryusenji no Yu | Yokohama | 6:00–1:00 (last entry 0:30) | Ultra-cold bath | Not allowed — tattoos of any kind, including body… |
| Yokohama Aoba Onsen Kirari Bettei | Yokohama | 9:00–24:00 (last entry 23:00) | Yes | Not allowed — tattoos or tattoo stickers. |
| Ofuro no Ousama Koza-Shibuya Ekimae | Yamato | 10:00–25:00 (last entry 24:00) | — | Not allowed — tattoos, including stickers and… |
| Ofuro no Ousama Seya | Yokohama | 10:00–25:00 (last entry 24:00) | Ryosen | Not allowed — tattoos, including stickers and… |
| Ofuro no Ousama Konandai | Yokohama | 9:00–24:00 (last entry 23:00) | Yes | Not allowed — tattoos, including stickers and… |
| Ofuro no Ousama Ebina | Ebina | 9:00–24:00 (last entry 23:00) | Ryosen | Not allowed — tattoos, including stickers and… |
| Ofuro no Ousama Machida | Sagamihara | 9:00–24:00 (last entry 23:00) | Binchotan cold bath | Not allowed — tattoos, including stickers and… |
| Sky Spa YOKOHAMA | Yokohama | 24 hours (cleaning 8:30–10:30) | — | Not allowed as a rule — tattoos, including… |
From each official website. “—” means the official information we checked does not say.
Questions visitors ask
Which saunas in Yokohama and Kanagawa are open 24 hours?
Sky Spa YOKOHAMA are open 24 hours, according to their official hours. Some close the baths for cleaning for a short time.
Which saunas in Yokohama and Kanagawa stay open after midnight?
Shonan RESORT SPA Ryusenji no Yu Chigasaki (6:00–2:00), Yokohama Spa Hills Ryusenji no Yu (6:00–1:00 (last entry 0:30)), Yokohama Aoba Onsen Kirari Bettei (9:00–24:00 (last entry 23:00)), Ofuro no Ousama Koza-Shibuya Ekimae (10:00–25:00 (last entry 24:00)), Ofuro no Ousama Seya (10:00–25:00 (last entry 24:00)) and 3 more.
Can I go in with tattoos at the saunas in Yokohama and Kanagawa?
Yokohama Spa Hills Ryusenji no Yu: Not allowed — tattoos of any kind, including body paint and stickers.; Yokohama Aoba Onsen Kirari Bettei: Not allowed — tattoos or tattoo stickers.; Ofuro no Ousama Koza-Shibuya Ekimae: Not allowed — tattoos, including stickers and similar.; Ofuro no Ousama Seya: Not allowed — tattoos, including stickers and similar.; Ofuro no Ousama Konandai: Not allowed — tattoos, including stickers and similar.; and 3 more in the table above. For the others, check the official website or ask before you go.
Which saunas in Yokohama and Kanagawa have a place to rest outdoors?
Yokohama Spa Hills Ryusenji no Yu have an outdoor rest area, according to their official websites.
Can I pay without cash at the saunas in Yokohama and Kanagawa?
Yokohama Aoba Onsen Kirari Bettei: Cash and QR payments at every branch; credit cards and e-money at some branches.; 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 Yokohama and Kanagawa?
The stations mentioned most often are Koza-Shibuya Station, Yokohama Station. Every sauna page has directions and the address in Japanese.
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