A Must-See for Sauna Lovers! Across the Country! Introducing Unique Sauna Experiences You Can Enjoy on Your Travels

Recommended! 5 Hotels Nationwide to Visit for a Unique Sauna Experience

Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort (Hokkaido)

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At the sauna of Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort, you can look out over the entire Sea of Okhotsk from a large, expansive window. It's popular as a "sauna where you can gaze at drift ice" because drift ice typically arrives around February each year. Furthermore, it has recently garnered attention by being ranked 4th in "Sauna Shuran 2022," an award selected by "professional saunists" from across the nation.

The sauna room features two types of saunas, which are rotated for men and women. "KAKUUNA," inspired by dynamic drift ice, powerfully expresses linear design, while "UNEUNA," inspired by a wooden cave, creates undulating curves.

By breathing in the fresh air of the majestic Sea of Okhotsk and the mountains connected to the World Natural Heritage site of Shiretoko, you can relax both mind and body for an ultimate sense of well-being.

172 Utoro Higashi, Shari Town, Shari District, Hokkaido

HP <https://www.shiretoko.co.jp/>

HOSTEL Perch (Niigata)

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At HOSTEL Perch on Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, you can enjoy the "Kura Sauna," a renovated old storehouse. In addition to the sauna, there's also a cafe and co-working space, attracting people from all over Japan who come for workations, as well as unique travelers.

In the cellar saunas, which exceed 110°C, you can cool down in a tub boat-style cold plunge pool, enjoy an outdoor bath on reclining chairs, and even perform self-löyly.

Not only is the sauna space meticulously crafted, but the main guesthouse also serves as a place for locals and guests to interact, allowing you to enrich all aspects of your work, sauna, dining, and accommodation.

4 Suwacho, Kawarada, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture

HP <https://www.s-perch.com/>

KAMAKURA HOTEL (Kanagawa)

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The sauna attached to "KAMAKURA HOTEL" in Kamakura has a theme of, believe it or not, "tea." It is also called "Chauna" because the interior of the sauna is a completely private space reminiscent of a tea room. Typically, tea is used for the löyly, which normally uses water, so you can spend a relaxing time enveloped in the scent of green tea.

Sauna access is limited to hotel guests, and a separate reservation is required after booking accommodation. Additionally, the "KAMAKURA BAR" within the hotel offers a distinctively Japanese experience, featuring rice balls and miso soup for breakfast and a curated selection of sake and shochu in the evenings.

Throughout your stay, you can fully enjoy Japanese comfort and modern stylishness.

12-27 Onaricho, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture

HP <https://kamakurahotel.jp/>

Inn "Kokokara" (Hiroshima) Where Your Outlook on Life Changes

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At "Kokokara," an inn that will change your outlook on life, located in Tomonoura and Sensui Island within the Setonaikai National Park. Beyond the "Edo-buro," Japan's first cave steam bath, and the seawater bath heated by directly drawn seawater,

and their unique style, such as their meticulous guidance on bathing order, is distinctive.

At the "Edo Bath," pine wood is burned starting at 3 AM every morning. Using the residual heat from this, you can enjoy three types of steam baths – those made with mugwort, loquat leaves, and seaweed – as well as an open-air bath. After warming up thoroughly in the sauna, you can also enjoy a detoxifying effect with seasonal herbal teas!

After warming up in the sauna, the cold plunge pool is, unbelievably, the "ocean" itself. Why not heal yourself with majestic nature while gazing out at the superb scenery of the Seto Inland Sea?

3371 Tomochō Ushirochi, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture

HP <http://www.sensuijima.jp/kokokara/>

Art Hotel Ishigaki Island (Okinawa)

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The sauna at "Art Hotel Ishigaki Island," a hotel located on a hill in the city of Ishigaki, is the "southernmost sauna in Japan." In the large public bath, "Niifayuu," which features a high-temperature sauna for men and a mist sauna for women, ultra-soft water drawn from Ishigaki Island's groundwater is used. After thoroughly heating your body in the sauna, you can relax both mind and body in the melt-in-your-mouth cold water bath.

At Art Hotel Ishigaki Island, a "Yuiguruku Live" performance by local artists is held every evening. In addition, you can enjoy elements throughout the hotel that allow you to fully immerse yourself in the unique culture of Ishigaki Island, such as a buffet breakfast featuring carefully selected ingredients and local flavors.

559 Ōkawa, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture

HP <https://www.art-ishigakijima.com/>

In conclusion

How did you find it? Unique saunas, such as stylish ones or those with unusual concepts, have been increasing, haven't they?

A weekend "sauna trip" to soothe your work fatigue. Why not give it a try?

*The information published is as of the June 2023 distribution. Please note that it may differ from the current content.