[Ishikawa Prefecture] Accessible from Kanazawa! 10 Saunas Recommended for Couples

A Must-See for Couples! Introducing Saunas in Ishikawa Prefecture Perfect for a Date

"I want to enjoy a sauna date with my partner, but I don't know where to go..."

"I want to enjoy a special private space just for the two of us, but I'm disappointed that all the saunas are segregated by gender and we can't go in together..."

Do you have such worries?

In this article,Sauna facilities in Ishikawa Prefecture that can be reached from Kanazawa, where men and women can use them together

and introduce carefully selected ones. Furthermore,The charm of sauna dates and how to choose one

will also be explained thoroughly.

What is a private sauna you can't afford to ask about now?

What is a private sauna (individual room sauna, chartered sauna)?

A private sauna (individual sauna/rental sauna) is a place where you can enjoy a sauna in a completely private space, not shared with other users. Since the sauna, cold plunge bath, and outdoor cooling bench are all provided within the private room, you can relax and spend time exclusively with your partner or group without worrying about others.

Furthermore, a key feature is that you can enjoy yourself at your own pace without having to wait in line. You can spend your time however you like, such as doing self-löyly or listening to music.

Benefits of a private sauna

There are mainly two benefits to private saunas.

The first is that you can enjoy it without worrying about what others think.

In a typical sauna, you need to be considerate of others around you. In a private room, you have your own space, so you can enjoy it in ways you can't in a regular sauna, such as relaxing in any pose you like or submerging yourself headfirst into the cold plunge pool.

Secondly, you can customize the space.

Furthermore, a unique appeal of private rooms is the ability to customize the sauna space to your liking. You can create your ideal sauna environment by freely changing the scents and music, or performing self-löyly at your own pace.

How to choose a sauna for a successful date

Here, we will introduce how to choose a sauna for couples interested in saunas, so that your precious sauna date doesn't end in failure.

1. Swimsuit required or nudity permitted?

First, when choosing a sauna to enjoy as a couple, check whether swimsuits are required or if you can go nude. Many saunas for couples are co-ed, requiring swimwear, so you'll need to bring your own.

When choosing swimwear, it's recommended to opt for relaxed materials without any metal parts. Additionally, some private saunas allow nude use, so be sure to check this when making your reservation.

2. Sauna indoor temperature and humidity

When enjoying a sauna as a couple, the indoor temperature and humidity are also important. The ideal sauna temperature is considered to be 90 degrees Celsius, with 14% humidity. However, some private sauna facilities allow you to adjust these to your preferences, so be sure to check if adjustments are possible when confirming the temperature.

Additionally, since each couple may have different preferences, it is recommended to discuss them beforehand.

3. Completeness of Facilities

Beyond the sauna itself, the quality of other facilities is also an important point for a comfortable sauna date. It's best to have at least a sauna room, cold plunge pool, and rest area. Additionally, having relaxing sofas or fully flat chairs will allow you to spend an even more comfortable time.

Additionally, many places have private saunas attached to other leisure facilities. It is recommended to discuss what kind of sauna date you want and decide on a location after aligning each other's preferences.

Korin-kyo

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Kōrin-kyo is a boutique hotel located in Kōrinbō. This hotel, which pays meticulous attention to hospitality, service, and even the scent within its premises, is the perfect facility for those seeking healing and rest.

Located on the hotel's rooftop is a Finnish-style private sauna. Since it's a swimsuit-required sauna, be sure to bring yours. Inside, there's a main bench for two adults and a sauna stove. The temperature can be set yourself via a panel, so you can adjust it as needed according to how you feel.

One of Korin-kyo's sauna specialties is the aroma water for *löyly*. You can enjoy *löyly* by pouring the aromatic distilled water, extracted from the forest materials of Mt. Hakusan using the distiller placed at the entrance, onto the sauna stones. When you perform *löyly*, the entire sauna room will be enveloped in a pleasant woody scent. After the sauna, you can enjoy the cool bath, which is between 14 and 17 degrees Celsius in a large bathtub, and outdoor bathing.

Kōrin-kyo is ideal for couples who want to enjoy the sauna and then relax at the hotel, as the entire hotel is designed for relaxation, not just the sauna.

Address: 1-1-31 Katamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Access: Approximately 10 minutes by bus from Kanazawa Station, 1 minute walk from Korinbo bus stop.

Business Hours: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Regular holidays: None

2. Forest Sauna: Beautiful Mountains and Clear Waters

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The Forest Sauna is an authentic Finnish-style tent sauna newly opened on the 2nd floor of the Ichirino Kogen Hotel Roan. It is a rare permanent tent sauna in Ishikawa Prefecture. Despite being a tent sauna, it is located within the facility and is equipped with changing rooms and showers. As it is a co-ed sauna, you will need to wear a swimsuit or clothes that can get wet.

The sauna features a wood-burning stove that uses firewood from Hakusanroku, and the highlight is the self-löyly with löyly water distilled from local *kuromoji*, said to be good for the skin. The sauna temperature ranges from 60 to 90 degrees Celsius, but with löyly, the temperature gradually rises, promoting perspiration. Additionally, one session of Aufguss by a heat master is included, making it perfect for those who want to sweat it out.

After enjoying the sauna, you can cool off in the natural water bath, fed by pristine underground water flowing from the summit of the sacred Mt. Hakusan. As it's a natural water bath, the water temperature varies by season, dropping below 10 degrees Celsius from autumn to winter.

After a cold bath, you can enjoy the outdoors while bathing in the fresh air on an infinity chair, surrounded by the forest. You can choose from several types of infinity chairs, allowing you to relax even more.

Recommended for those who want to experience a tent sauna or cool their bodies down in a natural cold plunge bath.

Address: 70-4 Ozoechi, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Ichirino Kogen Hotel Roan

Access: 1-minute walk from JR "Kanazawa Station" via IR Hokuriku Line to "Nishi-Kanazawa Station."

Business Hours: 24 hours

Irregular holidays

3. SAUNA HAKUSAN

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SAUNA HAKUSAN is an outdoor sauna facility located at the foot of Mt. Hakusan, one of Japan's three most sacred mountains.

At Sauna Hakusan, you can enjoy two types of original saunas, each featuring a different wood-burning sauna stove. Wood-burning saunas are characterized by their gentle, slow heat that penetrates the body, making them less likely to cause breathlessness compared to electric saunas.

The first log sauna stove at Keltianen boasts high heat output capable of burning any kind of firewood, thoroughly warming both the building and your body. The interior is spacious and allows for lying down. The other, Musta, uses an authentic Finnish log sauna stove. From its windows, you can gaze at the surrounding mountains and the clear stream flowing nearby. You can also enjoy self-löyly using the original hot spring water from Senjo Onsen mixed with Kaga Bocha tea.

Furthermore, at Hakusan Sauna, we also utilize the blessings of nature for the cold plunge pools and showers, using melted snow from Mount Hakusan drawn from underground. You can pamper your body while experiencing the natural air and scents.

After the sauna, you can enjoy "sa-meshi," the perfect meal to go with it. You can savor a variety of dishes and drinks, such as hearty meals from owners who run restaurants, and the classic sauna drink "Oroppo."

Address: 2-17, Uchiro, Kawachi-machi, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Access: Directly across from Hakusan Seymour Ski Resort. Approximately 50 minutes from Kanazawa Station.

Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Closed: Tuesdays, Wednesdays

4. saunaLOHAS [Sauna LOHAS]

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saunaLOHAS is the first private room sauna specialty store in Hokuriku to feature a private cold plunge bath in every room. It is recommended for couples who want to spend time alone not only in the sauna room but also in other spaces. Since they are completely private rooms, you can enter without wearing a swimsuit.

At Sauna Lohas, there's a unique system where you can choose the temperature for the sauna and the cold plunge bath when you make a reservation. Please try selecting one that suits your physical condition and preferences.

The sauna room is arranged in two tiers, with the second tier being slightly wider to allow for lying down. On the day of your visit, six types of sauna-specific aromas are available for rent at the reception, allowing you to enjoy self-löyly while being enveloped in your preferred scent.

The cold plunge bath can also be set to your preferred water temperature at any time. It is equipped with a chiller, a cooling device, so you can make it ice-cold even on hot summer days or adjust it to the perfect temperature in winter, allowing you to regulate it according to your body's needs.

Sauna Lohas also boasts a wealth of facilities and amenities as one of its attractions. With amenities like a powder room, ReFa hair dryers, and skincare products from famous brands, you can feel at ease even on a date with other plans afterward.

This is recommended for those who are particular about sauna temperature or who want to spend time exclusively as a couple.

Address: 6-22-1 Honmachi, Nonoichi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, 2F

Access: 15 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station

Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 11:40 PM

Regular holidays: Irregular holidays

5. Kobo's Sacred Water Sauna (Denpaku Komatsu)

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The Koho no Reisui Sauna is a sauna facility that newly opened in 2023, adjacent to the accommodation facility "Denpaku Komatsu." "Denpaku Komatsu" is an accommodation facility with the concept of "passing down traditional and legendary architecture and village culture to the next generation," and the sauna also has an atmosphere that evokes a sense of charm, similar to "Denpaku Komatsu."

The sauna room is a private space, reminiscent of a tea room, offering stunning views of the Osugidani River and the surrounding mountains through large glass windows. You can enjoy self-löyly with aromatherapy, warming yourself gradually while seated on the wooden chairs. Remember to bring your swimsuit as it is required for hygiene and style.

After the sauna, the cold bath is a river flowing right in front of you. The water temperature is low, making it the perfect environment for achieving a state of deep relaxation. After refreshing yourself in the river, you can relax on the wood deck while sitting in an infinity chair.

At Denpaku Komatsu, we offer a variety of activities besides saunas, with the unique irori fireplace experience being a particular highlight. You can enjoy a rare opportunity to start a fire with charcoal in a building constructed in the late Edo period.

This is a recommended spot for those who want to enjoy saunas and traditional experiences while feeling the charm of Japan.

Address: 110 Tora, Osugi-cho, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Access: 30 minutes by car from central Komatsu City

Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Regular holidays: None

6. Atarashiya Black Sauna

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The Atarashiya Kuro Sauna is a new sauna facility opened in 2023 at "Atarashiya," a hot spring inn that has been cherished for 250 years in Kanazawa's hot spring district. Reservations are required in advance, and guests can enjoy the sauna for two hours during their scheduled visit.

Kuro Sauna uses a sauna stove that can adjust the temperature between 80 and 100 degrees Celsius. The interior is tiled, allowing you to feel the heat directly, so you can sweat thoroughly.

After warming up in the sauna, you can refresh yourself in our 15-degree cold bath, made with the pure natural water of Yūwaku. The cold bath is 90cm deep, allowing you to thoroughly cool your entire body. We also have a 28-degree cold bath, so if you prefer not to cool down too much, please try that one.

During your outdoor bath, you can choose your preferred chair and spend time gazing at large rocks and beautiful plants. The space has been designed with ventilation in mind, making it easy for even sauna beginners to experience the feeling of "totonou" (a state of deep relaxation and well-being). At night, with only indirect lighting, the space takes on a mystical atmosphere, guaranteeing a sense of healing and relaxation.

The price is a reasonable 2500 yen per person, and you can come empty-handed, so it might be a good option for a first sauna date.

Address: 89-2 Yuwashiroya-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Access: 20 minutes by car from Kenrokuen Garden

Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Regular Holidays: Irregular (Mondays are Ladies' Day)

7. FILL &

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FILL& is a multi-facility complex that offers a variety of services such as private saunas, indoor glamping, and esthetic salons, all centered around the concept of "harmonizing mind and body."

Sauna "Nonooichi" is a Finnish-style tent sauna where you can enjoy self-löyly. It's a rare type where you create your own aroma water from essential oils. You can enjoy the spacious area, which can accommodate about 8 people, as a private rental. The temperature is relatively low at 85 degrees Celsius, but you can raise it with löyly and by fanning yourself with the provided fans for a self-heat wave.

Although the cold plunge is indoors, the temperature is a perfect 15 degrees Celsius, allowing you to cool your body appropriately. After the cold plunge, you can relax on lounge chairs or in a hammock. There's also a Bluetooth speaker and a TV that can stream YouTube, so you can relax as if you were at home.

At FILL&, we offer plans that combine sauna with other activities. We have various plans, such as a plan that includes both glamping and sauna, or a glamping plan where you can bring your own food and drinks are all-you-can-drink. It's recommended for couples who want to enjoy not only the sauna but also other activities.

Address: 2F, 1-33 Hakusanchō, Nonoichi City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Access: 20-minute walk from Nonoichi Station on the Hokuriku Railway Ishikawa Line

Business Hours: Löyly Sauna 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Last entry 8:00 PM), Glamping 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Last order)

Closed: Wednesdays

8. One Notojima Island

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Hitotsunotojima is the first facility in Hokuriku to combine a sushi restaurant and a hotel (an auberge). Located on Notojima island, which floats in Nanao Bay on the Noto Peninsula, all 8 guest rooms offer ocean views. When staying at Hitotsunotojima, you can enjoy exquisite sushi made with high-quality ingredients, saunas, and breathtaking views.

This sauna, available for private use, is a wood-fired sauna offering panoramic views of the tranquil Nanao Bay through its large windows. The interior boasts a sophisticated, modern ambiance and is floored with tatami mats, providing a comfortable seating experience. The wood-burning stove, with its characteristic crackling of burning logs and bonfire-like flames, will soothe your mind and body through the contrast between the stunning seascape and sky before you and the vibrant red flames.

Furthermore, the cold plunge pool is equipped with a chiller, a cooling device, allowing for effective body cooling. In the relaxation area, you can lie back on the benches and experience a sense of oneness with nature as a gentle breeze washes over you, achieving a state of deep relaxation. You can also rehydrate and unwind in the exclusive indoor lounge equipped with drinks.

Notojima is recommended for a special sauna trip as you can fully enjoy "sushi," "sauna," and "breathtaking views" in a luxurious space.

Address: 42-4 Soso-cho, Notojima, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Access: 9km from Wakura IC on the Nanao-Tsuruhama Bypass

Opening Hours: Check-in 3:00 PM, Check-out 11:00 AM

Closed: Wednesdays

9. Private Sauna Club: Achieving a State of Utter Relaxation

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Totono-u Private Sauna Club is a restaurant where you can enjoy a private sauna specializing in sauna beginners. It is divided into three levels and price ranges, and as the level increases, benefits such as salt saunas and projection mapping are added.

The private sauna rooms are available in two types: for 1-2 people and for 1-3 people, each equipped with a tent sauna, cold plunge bath, chairs for indoor relaxation, and amenities. A difference lies in the type of chairs used: the 2-3 person rooms feature "Adirondack chairs" with large backrests for a spacious and comfortable cool-down, while the 1-2 person rooms use "Infinity chairs" with reclining functionality.

A feature of Totono’s private sauna is that it’s packed with thoughtful touches that make it beginner-friendly. Firstly, even though the sauna reaches around 80-90 degrees Celsius, it’s a tent sauna, so you won’t feel overheated and it won’t feel stuffy. Furthermore, since you can do self-löyly, you can adjust the temperature whenever you like. The benches are also made of hinoki cypress, allowing you to relax both mind and body while enjoying its pleasant woody aroma.

Additionally, the facility offers meals, allowing you to enjoy items like sandwiches rich in protein and vegetables, and smoothies made with vinegar. Be sure to try them after your sauna session.

This facility is perfect for couples trying out a sauna for the first time.

Address: 2F, 2-42-8 Jonan, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Access: 15 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station

Business hours: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Closed: Mondays

10. Divine Sound Stay

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Kaminotei Stay is an accommodation facility where you can enjoy saunas in the natural surroundings of a satoyama village nestled in the mountains of Hakui City, Noto Peninsula. The facility offers two rooms: "Shiratsuyu," a renovated old barn, and "Keichitsu," a 100-year-old renovated storehouse. It is a special lodging with a limited capacity of two groups per day.

The "God's Totonae Sauna" within the facility features an 80-degree Celsius Finnish-style wood-fired sauna made from wood grown in the satoyama, and two water baths with adjustable temperatures. There is also a deck for deep outdoor bathing in infinity chairs, offering an experience of "totonou" (achieving a state of perfect relaxation) in the quiet satoyama air, free from the sounds of passing cars and everyday life.

Kami Oto Stay is popular not only for its sauna but also for its breakfast. The breakfast features rice cooked in a clay pot using local rice, accompanied by side dishes made with local ingredients, allowing you to savor a meal that warms your heart. Although lunch and dinner are not included, the facility staff will provide transportation to restaurants.

Kamitone Stay is a place where you can nurture both your mind and body, offering an extraordinary escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Additionally, the sauna is available for day use, divided into two sessions (120 minutes each) in the morning and afternoon. Those who wish to enjoy it as part of a trip can stay overnight, while those who only want to experience the sauna can visit for the day.

Address: Ka54, Suganoike-cho, Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Access: 25 minutes by car from Senhama IC

Opening Hours: Check-in from 3:00 PM, Check-out by 11:00 AM

Closed: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

11. Hanami Kyūbei

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Ohanami Kyuubei is a ryokan where you can enjoy various activities such as a private sauna, hot springs, and table tennis. Some rooms offer views of the river, allowing you to relax while listening to the sounds of nature. Furthermore, with exquisite multi-course Kaga-style dinners and traditional Japanese breakfasts, Ohanami Kyuubei is the perfect ryokan for those who want to prioritize their dining experience.

At Ohana-mi Kyūbei, there's a completely private sauna named "WABISABI," where couples can enjoy a relaxed time without worrying about others. The sauna temperature is around 80 degrees Celsius, and you can enjoy aroma löyly whenever you like, creating a comfortable atmosphere. The relaxation space after showering features a large screen TV with a Bluetooth speaker, allowing couples to unwind and enjoy their favorite content together.

Furthermore, at Ohanami Kyūbei, there are also private open-air baths where you can enjoy the natural scenery all to yourself, so we highly recommend trying them out in conjunction with the sauna. This is recommended for couples who want to enjoy a sauna in a place with a calm, Japanese atmosphere.

Address: 138-1 Shimoyutani-cho, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Access: Approximately 20 minutes via Route 8 and Route 364 from Kaga IC

Business Hours: 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Regular holiday: None

Conclusion

This time, we introduced recommended sauna facilities in Ishikawa Prefecture that can be enjoyed by both men and women. Sauna facilities nationwide that can be enjoyed by couples are introduced in a separate article, so please refer to that as well when planning a sauna trip with your partner.

Additionally, the following article provides a detailed introduction to saunas across Japan that can be used by both men and women.

If you're looking for a sauna spot where couples can enjoy it together during your trip with your lover, please take a look.