JAPAN'S BEST-DESIGNED SAUNAS4 saunas
Saunas with a view of Mt Fuji
Places whose official websites mention a view of Mt Fuji, from Lake Yamanaka at its foot to outdoor baths in Kanagawa and west Tokyo. The mountain is visible only on clear days.
A sauna under a roof inspired by cap clouds, looking at Mt Fuji and the lake
“Fujimi no Yu”, a natural hot spring looking towards Mt Fuji
A hot sauna, a salt sauna and an outdoor bath with a view of Mt Fuji
A foot bath garden with Mt Fuji on clear days
Planning a visit
Hours, cold baths and tattoo rules for these 4 saunas
| Sauna | Area | Hours | Cold bath | Tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYCL | Yamanakako | — | 120 cm deep, Mt Fuji spring water | — |
| Gokurakuyu Mishima | Mishima | Weekdays 9:00–26:00, weekends & holidays from 6:00 | Yes | Not allowed — tattoos or tattoo stickers… |
| Kunitachi Onsen Yuraku no Sato | Kunitachi | 9:00–1:00 (last entry 24:00) | Yes | Not allowed — tattoos or tattoo stickers. |
| Tokyo Yugawara Onsen Manyo no Yu | Machida | 24 hours, open every day | — | Allowed with a cover — tattoos that up to two of… |
From each official website. “—” means the official information we checked does not say.
Questions visitors ask
Which saunas in this collection are open 24 hours?
Tokyo Yugawara Onsen Manyo no Yu are open 24 hours, according to their official hours. Some close the baths for cleaning for a short time.
Which saunas in this collection stay open after midnight?
Gokurakuyu Mishima (Weekdays 9:00–26:00, weekends & holidays…), Kunitachi Onsen Yuraku no Sato (9:00–1:00 (last entry 24:00)).
Can I go in with tattoos at the saunas in this collection?
Gokurakuyu Mishima: Not allowed — tattoos or tattoo stickers (stickers must be removed before entry).; Kunitachi Onsen Yuraku no Sato: Not allowed — tattoos or tattoo stickers.; Tokyo Yugawara Onsen Manyo no Yu: Allowed with a cover — tattoos that up to two of the facility's cover stickers (max 11 ×…. For the others, check the official website or ask before you go.
Can I pay without cash at the saunas in this collection?
Kunitachi Onsen Yuraku no Sato: Cash and QR payments at every branch; credit cards and e-money at some branches.. Other places do not state payment methods on their official websites.
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