JAPAN'S BEST-DESIGNED SAUNAS5 saunas
Saunas for a trip to Yokohama and Kawasaki
Yokohama Station, Chinatown, the bay and Kawasaki. Saunas easy to reach from Tokyo.
A 14th-floor sauna linked directly to Yokohama Station
A sauna and inn in Yokohama Chinatown, inspired by the port's red brick
A golden hot spring and a dry sauna with löyly
A Medi Sauna and an aroma salt sauna
Five minutes' walk from Kawasaki Station
Planning a visit
Hours, cold baths and tattoo rules for these 5 saunas
Nearest stations: Yokohama, Kawasaki.
| Sauna | Area | Hours | Cold bath | Tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Spa YOKOHAMA | Yokohama | 24 hours (cleaning 8:30–10:30) | — | Not allowed as a rule — tattoos, including… |
| HARE-TABI SAUNA & INN YOKOHAMA | Yamashitacho | — | Kampo herbal cold bath | — |
| RAKU SPA BAY Yokohama | Yokohama | Sun–Thu & holidays 10:00–23:00, Fri–Sat & eves of holidays… | — | Not allowed — irezumi, fashion tattoos and tattoo… |
| 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… |
| saunahouse | Kawasaki | 9:00–23:00 (last entry 21:30) | COLD PLUNGE 17 °C, EXTRA COLD PLUNGE 10 °C, POOL… | Allowed with a cover — only if up to two of the… |
From each official website. “—” means the official information we checked does not say.
Questions visitors ask
Which saunas in Yokohama and Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki stay open after midnight?
RAKU SPA BAY Yokohama (Sun–Thu & holidays 10:00–23:00, Fri–Sat &…), Yokohama Spa Hills Ryusenji no Yu (6:00–1:00 (last entry 0:30)).
Can I go in with tattoos at the saunas in Yokohama and Kawasaki?
Sky Spa YOKOHAMA: Not allowed as a rule — tattoos, including stickers (stickers must be removed).; RAKU SPA BAY Yokohama: Not allowed — irezumi, fashion tattoos and tattoo stickers.; Yokohama Spa Hills Ryusenji no Yu: Not allowed — tattoos of any kind, including body paint and stickers.; saunahouse: Allowed with a cover — only if up to two of the facility's stickers (10 × 14 cm) cover…. For the others, check the official website or ask before you go.
Which saunas in Yokohama and Kawasaki have a place to rest outdoors?
Yokohama Spa Hills Ryusenji no Yu, saunahouse have an outdoor rest area, according to their official websites.
Can I pay without cash at the saunas in Yokohama and Kawasaki?
Sky Spa YOKOHAMA: Cash, credit cards and PayPay. Transport IC cards are not accepted.; RAKU SPA BAY Yokohama: Credit cards (no contactless tap). E-money and barcode payments are not accepted.; saunahouse: Cash, credit cards, QUICPay, iD, transport IC cards, PayPay, Rakuten Pay and d Barai.. Other places do not state payment methods on their official websites.
What are the nearest stations for the saunas in Yokohama and Kawasaki?
The stations mentioned most often are Yokohama Station, Kawasaki Station. Every sauna page has directions and the address in Japanese.
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