JAPAN'S BEST-DESIGNED SAUNAS8 saunas
Stylish saunas open past 2 a.m.
After the last train, in the middle of the night. Places that stay open late.
Until 8:30 the next morning
Until 3:00
Until 3:00
Until 2:30
Until 2:00
Until 2:00
Until 2:00
Until 3:00
Planning a visit
Hours, cold baths and tattoo rules for these 8 saunas
Nearest stations: Josui.
| Sauna | Area | Hours | Cold bath | Tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ofuro no Ousama Oimachi | Oimachi | 9:30–8:30 the next morning (last entry 7:30) | Yes | Not allowed — tattoos, including stickers and… |
| Ryusenji no Yu Toyota Josui | Toyota | 6:00–3:00 (last bath entry 2:30) | Yes | — |
| Ryusenji no Yu Hachioji Minamino | Hachioji | 6:00–3:00 (last entry 2:30) | Ultra-cold bath, forest cold bath (men) | — |
| 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… | — |
| Gokurakuyu Tsu | Tsu | 9:00–2:00 the next morning (from 6:00 on weekends) | Yes | Not allowed — tattoos or tattoo stickers… |
| Mino Yumoto Suisyun | Minoh | 9:00 (6:00 on weekends and holidays) – 2:00 | Yes | — |
| Shonan RESORT SPA Ryusenji no Yu Chigasaki | Chigasaki | 6:00–2:00 | — | — |
| Gokurakuyu Chiba Inage | Inage | Weekdays 9:00–27:00, weekends & holidays 7:00–27:00 (last… | — | Not allowed — tattoos or tattoo stickers… |
From each official website. “—” means the official information we checked does not say.
Questions visitors ask
Which saunas in Japan stay open after midnight?
Ofuro no Ousama Oimachi (9:30–8:30 the next morning (last entry 7:30)), Ryusenji no Yu Toyota Josui (6:00–3:00 (last bath entry 2:30)), Ryusenji no Yu Hachioji Minamino (6:00–3:00 (last entry 2:30)), Tenku SPA HILLS Ryusenji no Yu Nagoya Moriyama (6:00–2:30 (last entry 1:45)), Gokurakuyu Tsu (9:00–2:00 the next morning (from 6:00 on…) and 2 more.
Can I go in with tattoos at the saunas in Japan?
Ofuro no Ousama Oimachi: Not allowed — tattoos, including stickers and similar.; Gokurakuyu Tsu: Not allowed — tattoos or tattoo stickers (stickers must be removed before entry).; Gokurakuyu Chiba Inage: Not allowed — tattoos or tattoo stickers (stickers must be removed before entry).. For the others, check the official website or ask before you go.
Which saunas in Japan have a place to rest outdoors?
Ryusenji no Yu Hachioji Minamino, Tenku SPA HILLS Ryusenji no Yu Nagoya Moriyama, Mino Yumoto Suisyun have an outdoor rest area, according to their official websites.
What are the nearest stations for the saunas in Japan?
The stations mentioned most often are Josui Station. Every sauna page has directions and the address in Japanese.
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