JAPAN'S BEST-DESIGNED SAUNAS4 saunas
Saunas built of Nordic kelo wood
Kelo is the sauna wood loved in Finland. These sauna rooms are finished in it.
Kelo imported as whole logs
The “kelo patch” of old kelo wood
A sauna hut recreated in kelo
A kelo sauna at about 90 °C
Planning a visit
Hours, cold baths and tattoo rules for these 4 saunas
Nearest stations: Sannomiya, Ikebukuro.
| Sauna | Area | Hours | Cold bath | Tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna Tokyo | Akasaka | — | — | Allowed with a cover — any size of tattoo is fine… |
| SAUNA. (Sauna Dot) | Sakae | 12:00–24:00 (last entry 23:00), irregular closing days | Two cold baths with bubble jets | — |
| Kobe Sauna & Spa | Sannomiya | 24 hours | 11.7 °C all year | — |
| 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… |
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 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?
SAUNA. (Sauna Dot) (12:00–24:00 (last entry 23:00), irregular…), Sauna & Hotel Karumaru Ikebukuro (11:00–10:00 the next morning).
Can I go in with tattoos at the saunas in Japan?
Sauna Tokyo: Allowed with a cover — any size of tattoo is fine if you wear the facility's tattoo…; 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.
Can I pay without cash at the saunas in Japan?
Sauna Tokyo: Credit cards, e-money (PayPay, Rakuten Edy, WAON, nanaco) and transport IC cards.; 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 Sannomiya Station, Ikebukuro Station. Every sauna page has directions and the address in Japanese.
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