A trip that will leave you feeling refreshed with the sauna effects: 15 hotels across Japan that are perfect for saunas

A trip that will leave you feeling refreshed with the sauna effects: 15 hotels across Japan that are perfect for saunas
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When you don't have the peace of mind or are feeling a little stressed out, you want some relief. A recommended way to relax is to prepare your mind and body in the sauna. Until a while ago, saunas were something you could find in public bathhouses. There was an image of saunas, but now even fashionable hotels have them, and they are popular among "sauna-lovers" who come to stay overnight for sauna purposes. If you take a bath in cold water after a sauna and have a ``conditioning'' experience, you will be able to experience deep relaxation. Wouldn't you like to try a sauna in search of the extraordinary and healing experience of traveling? We will introduce hotels around the country that you would like to visit for sauna purposes.

“Sauna is the purpose”. A relaxing sauna trip to soothe your mind

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How do you heal when you feel tired? I think some people release their energy by eating their favorite foods, chatting, or shopping. The mind and body are connected, so you want to take care of both on a daily basis. For today's busy people, we recommend saunas.

This is the charm of saunas

After warming up your body in a sauna, you can take a cold bath to feel refreshed and refreshed. When I sweat a lot, waste products come out, and I feel like my body has been reborn. Warming your body calms your nerves, and improves blood circulation, which is good for women who are sensitive to cold and modern people who suffer from stiff shoulders and lower back pain. Why not take a "sauna trip" to calm your mind while enjoying the extraordinary nature of travel?

We boast a variety of baths, including open-air baths, jet baths, cascading baths, and bubble baths.

1. Hakone Yumoto Onsen Hotel Okada

1. Hakone Yumoto Onsen Hotel Okada 3403083

Hakone Yumoto Hakone Yumoto Onsen Hotel Okada Station by Yumoto onsen Community Bus. There are Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, rooms with twin beds, open-air baths, and rooms with indoor onsen spring baths, so you can choose according to the occasion, such as couples, girls' trips, or 3-generation trips. Enjoy your stay at the hotel with its full range of facilities including a large onsen bath, swimming pool, karaoke room, game corner, and kids' corner.

1. Hakone Yumoto Onsen Hotel Okada 3403084

``Suisai'' is a guest room with an open-air bath where you can enjoy onsen whenever you like. This is a luxurious room with two Simmons beds in a spacious Japanese-style room of over 42 square meters. There is also a ``Senyu'' with a onsen spring bath, a spacious 64㎡ Japanese-style room, and a reasonably priced regular room, so you can choose according to your budget.

1. Hakone Yumoto Onsen Hotel Okada 3403085

On the 8th floor of the building, there is a large indoor bath and an open-air bath where you can feel close to nature. Guests are also happy to know that the day trip spa facility next door, Yunosato Okada, is free to use. In a location surrounded by trees in Hakone, you can enjoy a variety of baths including jet baths, cascading baths, and bubble baths. There is also a sauna room, so you can enjoy a full day at the spa.

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Hakone Yumoto Onsen Hotel Okada

Kanagawa /Hakone, Hakone Yumoto/ ryokan

Hakone Yumoto Onsen Hotel Okada
address
Kanagawa 191 Yumotochaya, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun
access
20 minutes on foot from Hakone-Yumoto Station on the Odakyu Line (There is a patrol microbus (100 yen for one way)) / 15 minutes on Odawara-Atsugi Road, Hakoneguchi via Route 1

Rooms with terraces and saunas are very popular!

2. Forest Spa Resort Hokkaido Hotel

2. Forest Spa Resort Hokkaido Hotel 3403002

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Forest Spa Resort Hokkaido Hotel is about 5 minutes by car from Hokkaido Obihiro Station. Even though it's close to the station, you can see the Hidaka Mountains in the distance and feel the nature. The exterior walls are made of bricks from Tokachi, giving it the feel of a forest hotel. From the guest rooms facing the courtyard, you may occasionally see squirrels and other forest animals. Recommended if you want to stay in a hotel full of nature rather than a city hotel.

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If you would like to enjoy the sauna in a private space, please request the sauna twin ``Totonoe'' in Hidaka Wing, a room with a sauna as shown in the photo. The large public bath has onsen and a sauna. You can enjoy the rare "Moor onsen" with natural flowing water that is expected to improve your skin.

2. Forest Spa Resort Hokkaido Hotel 3403003

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This is a professional sauna that has traveled to 40 countries. Unlike the dry method, the good thing about it is that it doesn't make you feel stuffy because it's humid. You can deeply relax with the scent of Tokachi white birch on the walls. Would you like to be healed by the great nature of Obihiro and have a sauna experience?

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Forest Spa Resort Hokkaido Hotel

Hokkaido /Obihiro/City Hotel

Forest Spa Resort Hokkaido Hotel
address
Hokkaido 19-1 Nishi Nanajo Minami, Obihiro City
access
Approximately 15 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car from JR Obihiro Station South Exit / Approximately 30 minutes by car from Tokachi Obihiro Airport

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Hokkaido Hotel

Obihiro / Hotel

The average budget
  • ¥6,000~¥7,999
  • ¥10,000~¥14,999
address
19-1, Nishi 7-jo Minami, Obihiro City, Hokkaido
business hours
■ Business hours Check-in 14:00 Check-out 11:00 ■ Closed days Open all year round

data provision

Surrounded by trees and clear streams. A long-established inn where you can experience high-quality sauna material "Kero"

3. Shimoda Rendaiji Seiryuso onsen

3. Shimoda Rendaiji onsen Seiryuso 3403014

About 6 minutes walk from Rendaiji Station in Shimoda, Izu. If you are traveling for relaxation and want to fully enjoy ryokan, we recommend Seiryuso. There are plenty of facilities such as a pool, open-air bath, sauna, and garden, so you won't have enough time in one day. Some rooms have open-air baths, so those who want to enjoy onsen in a private space will be satisfied. Taking a bath while looking out at the garden will wash away your daily fatigue.

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The Kero sauna, which uses the highest quality sauna material Kero, which is called the "wooden jewel" in Finland, is a must-try experience. Since it is an outdoor log house, you can enjoy the Finnish atmosphere even more. There are also plenty of spa facilities, including the Thermarium, an aroma sauna zone in the style of an ancient Roman bath that can be used in swimsuits.

3. Shimoda Rendaiji onsen Seiryuso 3403015

In addition to the large public bath, there is also an open-air bath. All of the water is fed directly from the source of Rendaiji onsen. It's a simple onsen that doesn't cause any unpleasant sensations, and is said to be good for recovering from fatigue, improving sensitivity to cold, and beautifying your skin. Get rid of your daily fatigue and achieve deep relaxation in the pool, sauna, and onsen loop.

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Shimoda Rendaiji onsen Seiryuso

Shizuoka /Shimoda, Izu/ ryokan

Shimoda Rendaiji onsen Seiryuso
address
2-2 Kawachi, Shimoda City Shizuoka
access
5 minutes on foot from Izukyu "Rendaiji Station"/Shin Tomei Expressway Nagaizumi Numazu IC > Route 414 via Izu Jukan Expressway

Detailed information

Izu Shimoda Rendaiji onsen Seiryuso

Rendaiji Temple / Hotel

The average budget
  • ¥30,000~
address
2-2 Kawachi, Shimoda City Shizuoka

data provision

Relax in the natural onsen bath

4. Hotel Ole Inn

4. Hotel Ole Inn 3403039

Hotel Ole Inn is about a 10-minute walk from the north exit of JR Shizuoka Station. It boasts the largest number of guest rooms in the city, and the large public bath is equipped with a natural onsen. The hotel and guest rooms are decorated with wood-grain interiors, creating a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Although it is a business hotel, it is cost-effective with services and facilities that do not make you feel that way. The breakfast buffet is also popular with a wide variety of menu items.

4. Hotel Ole Inn 3403040

The large public bath has an open-air bath with natural onsen. After warming up in onsen, let's work up a sweat in the sauna. The public bath also has shampoo, conditioner, serum, and cleansing products, so you can come empty-handed.

Detailed information

Hotel Ole Inn (Hotel Ole Inn)

Hotel Ole Inn

Shizuoka / Shizuoka / Business Hotels

address
Shizuoka Shizuoka-shi Aoi-ku Tokiwa-cho 2-1-1
access
About 10 minutes on foot from JR Shizuoka Station

All rooms have ocean views! A resort in Atami where you can enjoy food, hot springs, and scenery.

5. Atami Seaside Spa & Resort

5. Atami Seaside Spa & Resort 3403090

Atami Seaside Spa & Resort is about a 10-minute walk from Atami Station. The Omiya no Matsu Statue is also nearby, and the sea is also right there. All rooms have outstanding ocean views! There are women-only cabin rooms, twin rooms, and family rooms, so you can enjoy it whether you're traveling alone or with your family. For dinner and breakfast, you can enjoy plenty of Atami's delicacies at the buffet.

5. Atami Seaside Spa & Resort 3403091

The large public bath is equipped with an indoor bath, an open-air bath, and a sauna. The steam sauna for women is not too hot, so you can warm up slowly and not put stress on your body. You can also experience a bedrock bath for an additional fee. The open-air bath has a great view of the ocean. Let's go back and forth between the sauna and open-air bath and be thoroughly healed.

Detailed information

Atami Seaside Spa & Resort

Shizuoka /Atami/Resort Hotel

Atami Seaside Spa & Resort
address
Shizuoka 6-53, Tokaigan-cho, Atami City
access
About 10 minutes on foot from Atami Station, about 7 minutes by bus, about 5 minutes by taxi (about 1 meter)

Warm yourself from the core in the mist sauna

6. Vessel Hotel Campana Nagoya

6. Vessel Hotel Campana Nagoya 3403044

Vessel Hotel Campana Nagoya is about a 4-minute walk from Exit 1 of Nagoya Subway Station. The guest rooms are equipped with Simmons pocket coil beds for a comfortable night's sleep. What's more, all rooms have coffee machines and free VOD theater service. You can enjoy over 100 titles, including the latest movies, for unlimited viewing, so you can stay indoors while enjoying a cup of coffee.

6. Vessel Hotel Campana Nagoya 3403043

There is a large communal bath on the second floor of the hotel exclusively for guests. The washing area and bathtub are spacious and comfortable to use. The women's bathhouse has a mist sauna, so it's popular among women who don't like saunas that are too hot. Face towels and amenities are provided in the large public bath, so it's easy to take a bath without bringing anything.

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Vessel Hotel Campana Nagoya

Aichi /Nagoya/Business hotel

Vessel Hotel Campana Nagoya
address
Aichi Nagoya-shi Nakamura-ku Meieki 2-30-7
access
About 9 minutes on foot from JR Nagoya Station Sakura-dori Exit

There are rooms with private saunas ♪ Stylish and uplifting

7. Korinkyo Ishikawa Kanazawa

7. Korinkyo Ishikawa 3403047

How about staying at a stylish hotel in Kanazawa, a city with rich tradition and culture? Korinkyo" is located close to "Kenrokuen Garden" and "21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art". It opened in October 2021 after renovating a gallery that used to deal in crafts. With its creative construction, it is the perfect place to stay for those with a high sense of fashion.

7. Korinkyo Ishikawa 3403048

It is also unique in that it has a distillery attached to it. They distill forest materials from Mt. Hakusan, and you can enjoy the aroma in your guest room and sauna. It has a Finnish sauna room that can be reserved for up to 4 people. The photo shows the most luxurious "high floor suite" with a sauna in the room. The rooms are spacious and can accommodate up to 4 people, so it's great for groups of sauna lovers.

Detailed information

Korinkyo

Ishikawa /Kanazawa/City Hotel

Korinkyo
address
Ishikawa 1-1-31 Katamachi, Kanazawa City
access
About 15 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station

All rooms have ocean views and are more than 60 square meters, making you feel at ease.

8. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren

8. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren 3403021

Kobe Minato Kobe Minato Onsen Ren Station. In addition to saunas and natural onsen, you can enjoy rock baths, lava baths, a fitness gym with a studio, a fitness pool, a mixed heated pool, and even a view of the sea. All rooms have ocean views and are over 60 square meters, so you can enjoy a spacious and relaxing stay. At night, you can enjoy a romantic night view. Recommended for couples who want to relieve their fatigue in an urban location.

8. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren 3403018

You can enjoy a dry sauna and a mist sauna in the public bath. You can also warm up your body while lying down in the bedrock bath, and for those who love spas, this is a hotel that you can enjoy all day long.

8. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren 3403020

You can see the horizon from the open-air bath on the top floor. Another great thing is that it's only for hotel guests. There aren't many baths where you can see the ocean, the mountains, or the night view. The feeling of freedom is so great that you will want to stay forever.

Detailed information

Kobe Minato Onsen Ren

Hyogo /Kobe/ ryokan

Kobe Minato Onsen Ren
address
1-1 Shinkocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi
access
About 5 minutes by car or about 15 minutes on foot from JR Motomachi Station

There are also carbonated springs and cold baths. Enjoy the hotel spa along with USJ!

9. Liber Hotel at Universal Studios Japan, Osaka

9. Liber Hotel at Universal Studios Japan Osaka 3403053

Liber Hotel at Universal Studios Japan boasts the largest number of guest rooms among Universal Studios Japan's official hotels. There are rooms featuring cute characters such as Snoopy, Peanuts Jazz, and Sesame Street, making it irresistible for fans. We also have elegant suites, so you can enjoy a fresh feeling no matter how many times you visit.

9. Liber Hotel at Universal Studios Japan Osaka 3403052

``Riverside Spa'' is a large public bath with natural onsen pumped from about 1,000 meters underground. The large public bath, which accommodates many people, is equipped with a carbonated bath, an open-air bath, and a sauna. There is also a vast terrace facing the Aji River, and the reason why it is so popular is that you can not only stay overnight, but also enjoy the spa and the scenery.

Detailed information

Liber Hotel Osaka

Liber Hotel Osaka

Osaka / Osaka / Resort hotels

address
Osaka Osaka-shi Konohana-ku Sakurajima 1-1-35
access
JR Yumesaki Line, about 1 minute walk from Sakurajima Station, about 30 minutes from Shin-Osaka, about 5 minutes from Hanshin Expressway Universal City Exit

Experience the cutting edge in Kyoto. Leisurely check out at 2pm

Ten. Sequence Kyoto Gojo

Ten. Sequence Kyoto Gojo 3403056

"Sequence Kyoto Gojo GOJO" has check-in at 5:00 p.m. and check-out at 2:00 p.m. the next day. Check-in can be done using facial recognition, check-out can be done from your room using a tablet, and cashless payment is available, making it perfect for people who want to spend their time smartly.

Ten. Sequence Kyoto Gojo 3403057

Please note that the public baths are open to men and women every day so that you can use two types of baths during your stay. Please note that the sauna day and the next day will be the bathtub day, so if you miss the first day, you will not be able to use either of them. Be sure to experience a stylish and cool bath.

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Sequence Kyoto Gojo

Kyoto / Kyoto, Karasuma, Nijo, Kawaramachi / City hotels

Sequence Kyoto Gojo
address
Kyoto 409 Gojo Karasuma-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
access
About 3 minutes on foot from Kyoto Municipal Subway Gojo Station

Having an open-air bath in Hiroshima city is valuable ♪ Breakfast is also popular ◎

11. Candeo Hotels Hiroshima Hatchobori

11. CANDEO HOTELS HACHOBORI, Hiroshima 3403060

Candeo Hotels Hiroshima Hatchobori is within walking distance from Peace Memorial Park. We have a variety of attractive guest rooms that you can choose from depending on the occasion, such as the ``Business Double Room'' with a desk for those who want to work, and the ``Corner King Room'' with a sofa for those who want to relax. The breakfast buffet is reputed to be rich in variety and delicious, so we recommend a plan that includes breakfast.

11. CANDEO HOTELS HACHOBORI, Hiroshima 3403061

The large public bath "Sky Spa" exclusively for guests is popular. It has an indoor bath, an open-air bath, and a sauna, and is located on the top floor, so it has a great sense of openness. It is quite rare to find such a large public bath in the city of Hiroshima.

11. CANDEO HOTELS HACHOBORI, Hiroshima 3403079

``Candeo Hotels'' is popular because it has a breakfast buffet, sauna/bath, and reasonable prices. Breakfast is a buffet served at the restaurant on the 13th floor with a great view. With a wide selection of side dishes that go well with rice, croissants, soups, salads, and more, you'll be sure to have a satisfying morning. Be sure to choose a plan that includes breakfast.

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CANDEO HOTELS HIROSHIMA HATCHOBORI

Candeo Hotels Hiroshima Hatchobori

Hiroshima / Hiroshima / Business Hotels

address
Hiroshima 14-1 Hatchobori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
access
Hiroshima Station ~ 6 minutes by car / Local train: Hatchobori Station ~ 1 minute walk / Hiroshima Bus Center / Astram Line Hondori Station ~ 10 minutes walk

A stylish hotel where you can feel the essence of Hakata

12. THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier

12. THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier 3403066

THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier has an impressive exterior with a Hakata-ori motif and modern interior. Simmons beds are installed in all rooms, and guests can use the fitness gym and public bath for free. Breakfast is cost-effective as it includes a main plate made with ingredients from Kyushu, salad, fruit, soup, and a drink.

12. THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier 3403080

There is a large public bath that guests can use free of charge. The design of the large public bath for women is based on the ``sagemon'' hanging decorations that are displayed during the Doll's Festival in Yanagawa, which is famous for its water village, giving a sense of the local character. Women will be happy to know that the guest rooms are stocked with amenities such as cleansers, lotions, and emulsions.

12. THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier 3403067

There is a dry sauna for men and a mist sauna for women. Once you've warmed up, cool down with a popsicle after taking a bath.

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THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier

Fukuoka / Fukuoka, Hakata / City Hotels

THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
address
Fukuoka Fukuoka City Hakata-ku Hakataekimae 2-8-12
access
7 minutes walk from JR Hakata Station "Hakata Exit", 5 minutes walk from Fukuoka City Subway Kushidajinja Station, 2 minutes walk from "Canal City Hakata"

Sauna Shuran '19 Grand Prix! A dream hotel for saunas all over the country

13. onsen Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel

13. onsen Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel 3403024

“Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel” is the dream destination for saunars all over the country. Located in Saga's famous hot springs, onsen, this sauna inn has won the Grand Prix for 19 years, making it a sauna inn that is admired by people all over the country. The lobby is a collaboration with teamLab, which produces digital art, and has an artistic atmosphere, connecting the hotel with the vast Mifuneyama forest of 150,000 tsubo. Would you like to relax in the sauna and experience being surrounded by the Takeo forest?

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An original sauna has been created at "Rakan no Yu" which was renewed in July 2020. If you place an aromatic bowl on top of your sauna stove, the aroma will fill the air and give you a deep relaxing effect. The picture is of a women's sauna, but the men's sauna is also stylish, so it might be a good destination for couples who love saunas.

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onsen Onsen Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel

onsen Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel

Saga /Takeo/ ryokan

address
Saga 4100 Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo City
access
5 minutes by car from JR Sasebo Line "onsen Onsen Station" / About 5 km towards Ureshino from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo Kitakata IC

Enjoy resort and luxury at the popular onsen resort “Beppu”♪

14. ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa

14. ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa 3403029

Approximately 10 minutes by car from Beppu Station and approximately 50 minutes by car from Oita Airport. If you want to enjoy luxury and resort in Beppu, one of Japan's most popular onsen resorts, ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa is the place to go. The luxurious interior will lift your mood. Beppu Bay can be seen from the guest room. There are plenty of facilities such as an infinity pool that seems to be integrated with the sea, onsen, an open-air bath, and a spa.

14. ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa 3403031

The coloring perfectly matches the sea and mountains of Beppu, giving it a modern and calming impression. The unexplored atmosphere and the comfort of a hotel coexist, making your stay stress-free.

14. ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa 3403030

This is a large public bath, but in the back of the photo is an open-air bath with a panoramic view of Beppu Bay. Equipped with a steam sauna and a dry sauna made of cypress, the luxurious point is that you can experience a spectacular view, a sauna, and onsen all at once. Recommended for occasions such as birthdays or when you want to reward yourself by staying at a nice hotel.

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ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa

Oita / Beppu, Beppu onsen / Resort Hotel

ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa
address
499-18 Kannawa, Beppu City Oita
access
About 20 minutes by car from Beppu Station, about 50 minutes by car from Oita Airport. ◆ Free shuttle service between Beppu Station and the hotel (reservation required, scheduled service)

Large public bath, sauna, fitness gym, pool. Full of facilities!

15. Hotel Collective Naha

15. Hotel Collective Naha 3403072

"Hotel Collective Naha" opened on Naha Kokusai Street in 2020. All guest rooms are over 30 square meters in size, allowing you to relax and unwind. It has a wide variety of facilities including an outdoor pool, fitness room, sauna and bathroom, beauty salon, and restaurant. It's perfect if you want to use Kokusai Street as a base for sightseeing, but it's also recommended for people who want to stay in a hotel.

15. Hotel Collective Naha 3403071

Sauna and bathroom exclusively for guests. After washing your body, take a bath and head to the steam sauna. Let's warm up and heal the fatigue of the trip. If it's summer, we also recommend a trip to the pool.

15. Hotel Collective Naha 3403087

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the All Day Dining. Freshly baked bread, fruit, and Okinawan cuisine are also available. Chefs will be showing off their skills in the live kitchen. Request your favorite egg dish, such as omelettes, scrambled eggs, or fried eggs.

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Hotel Collective

Okinawa /Naha/City Hotel

Hotel Collective
address
2-5-7 Matsuo, Naha City, Okinawa
access
About 7 minutes on foot from Yui Rail Kencho-mae Station

Stress melts away when you take a sauna. A refreshing trip from the heart

sauna woman

Japanese saunas are currently evolving. The room has a private sauna, and the space is stylish, making it a bit more sophisticated than the traditional sauna image. If you're looking for deep relaxation while traveling, choose a hotel with a sauna. By the time you get home, your mind and heart will be refreshed, and you might even get addicted to the sauna ♪

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