16 Best Hotels & Ryokans with Saunas for Instagrammable Sauna Experience Across Japan

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The sauna boom started mainly among the younger generation. The trend is spreading to the extent that hot saunas are opening one after another in hotels and ryokan across the country. Therefore, this time, we will pick up hotels and ryokan with wonderful saunas recommended for saunas. We will introduce unique saunas such as ocean view, Mt. Fuji view, sauna master supervision, and forest!

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About 50 minutes by bus from JR Shiretoko Shari Station. Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort is a hotel with a magnificent view of the Sea of Okhotsk. The sauna in the large public bath is a space produced by the sauna specialty brand TTNE, and was just renewed in 2021. A stylish design full of the warmth of wood and a panoramic ocean view are attractive. You can even see drift ice in winter!

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In addition to the sauna, the large public bath where you can enjoy the Utoro onsen is also attractive! The spectacular scenery created by nature, such as the crimson sunset and the magnificent drift ice fields, will warm your heart.

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Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort also has guest rooms with saunas. This is the “Okhotsk Club Spa Suite with Sauna”. A spacious suite room of about 100 square meters that can accommodate up to 4 people. Not only couples, but also women's trips can spend a relaxing time.

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The sauna of "Spa Suite with Sauna" also has a beautiful ocean view. The unique design that evokes the image of nature brings out the magnificent view of the northern sea. In addition, the terrace has an open-air bath with natural onsen. Being able to enjoy the sauna and onsen as much as you like is irresistible for girls who love spas♡

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After refreshing yourself in the sauna, dinner will be even tastier than usual. There are two dining options: "Terrace Dining Namion Buffet" and "Grill Shiretoko". We recommend "Grill Shiretoko" where you can enjoy high-protein, high-iron grilled venison. Grilled wild venison carefully processed by craftsmen at "Shiretoko Yezo Deer Farm" has no odor and is easy to eat.

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About 20 minutes by free courtesy car from Izu Hakone Railway Shuzenji Station. "Ochiairo" is a long-established onsen ryokan loved by famous cultural figures. There are two guest rooms: the main building, which is registered as a tangible cultural property, and the Sukiya-style Minuntei. This is the Japanese-Western style room "Aoi" in the main building. Both have a calm Japanese atmosphere, and you can feel the rich nature and the murmuring of the river up close.

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There are two types of saunas at “Ochiairo”: “Tea room sauna” with a tea room motif and “Tengu sauna” overlooking the Kano River. The sauna designed by Mr. Dai Matsuo, who started the sauna boom, has become a hot topic for being ranked in the Sauna Shuran. The men's and women's saunas alternate depending on the time of day, so let's enjoy both saunas!

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Furthermore, from the beginning of July to the end of September, a tent sauna will appear on the banks of the Kano River. If you sweat a lot in the tent, cool down in the river in front of you. The rustic sauna, which cannot be experienced in a sauna in the city, has an outstanding sense of openness. It's nice to spend a relaxing time with a couple ♡

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For dinner, enjoy seasonal local ingredients and carefully selected ingredients from all over the country. In addition, you can enjoy all-inclusive drinks, alcohol, sweets, and snacks in the lounge and hot springs. How about spending an elegant tea time or bar time?

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About 5 minutes by taxi or free shuttle bus from JR onsen Station. "onsen Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel" is a hotel full of highlights located in the vast garden of the nationally registered monument "Sanraku". When I entered the lobby, I was surprised at the sudden different space. TeamLab's art works will fill the space and wrap you in a fantastical world.

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Guest rooms are divided into two buildings, the main building and the villa Naigosho. The villa Naigosho is a guest room that was relocated from a building related to the Nabeshima clan, and it is very luxurious with a solemn atmosphere where you can feel the history. There is also a family bath that can only be used by Naikosho guests, so you can enjoy a luxurious onsen trip for adults.

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Let's fully enjoy the sauna you are looking for at the large public bath "Rakan no Yu". There are two types of saunas for men and women, and the hot sauna won the Grand Prix twice at Sauna Chelan (the photo is for men). For women, Kugel (aroma ice) is put on the sauna stove, and the gentle scent of aroma will soothe you. Also, you can put it in a water bath with cold onsen ♪

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After enjoying the sauna, how about taking a walk around Sanraku to cool down? The garden, which was built in the Edo period, has an area of about 150,000 tsubo. With the majestic Mifuneyama in the background, the azaleas, cherry blossoms and wisterias in the spring, and the autumn foliage in the fall fascinate visitors. In November, Kyushu's largest colored leaves light up "Tamayura no Yube" will be held for a limited time. Your body will be in good shape in the sauna, and your mind will be ready for the beautiful scenery.

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About 5 minutes from the Oiso IC on the Odawara Atsugi Road. "Oiso Prince Hotel" is a resort hotel that boasts an ocean view built along Sagami Bay. The seaside rooms have a beautiful panorama of the horizon♡ Many rooms can accommodate 3 to 4 people, so it's perfect for a girls' trip in a group.

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There is a sauna in the hotel's onsen and spa facility "THERMAL SPA S.WAVE." There are unique facilities such as the "Panoramic Sauna" where you can see the Pacific Ocean and Mt. It's a shared space for men and women wearing swimsuits, so couples can spend the whole time together.

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There is also an infinity pool and a whirlpool on the same floor. The pool is heated so it is comfortable all year round. Enjoy the luxury of an overseas resort by becoming one with the sea and sky in the water, or by relaxing by the pool. In addition, there is a spa bar and natural onsen, so you won't get bored even if you spend all day in the spa.

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There are French and Chinese restaurants in the hotel, and you can freely reserve them separately from your accommodation plan. At the French restaurant "S.DINING", the popular course is a set of your favorite main dish and a semi-buffet. If you end the day with a nice dinner, it will be the best sauna trip♪

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"Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse" is located in a peaceful rural area about 5 minutes by car from JR Tsuruoka Station. Designed by world-famous architect Shigeru Ban, the building is designed to float on the paddy fields. The guest rooms have a natural and gentle atmosphere that makes you feel at ease. There are also rooms with an open countryside view, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains in the distance while relaxing.

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Saunas are attached to each of the two large public baths, each with a different style. The sauna of “Amairo no Yu” has a unique design with a hexagonal motif. Some of the chairs are movable and can be moved according to the desired temperature and height. You can enjoy your time in the sauna even more by sitting in a position where you can see the rice fields, or arranging them in a way that makes it easy to chat with your friends.

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"Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse" is recommended not only for saunas, but also for book lovers. The libraries in the common building and accommodation building each have a collection of approximately 1,000 books. Spending a relaxing time reading a book while gazing at the countryside is sure to be one of the wonderful memories of your trip.

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The breakfast is a Japanese buffet that focuses on ingredients from Shonai. You can taste a lot of local delicacies, such as comparing Shonai rice, vegetables delivered directly from the farm, and fresh fish caught at Shonai beach. It seems that it will gently permeate the body after refreshing in the sauna.

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About 40 minutes by free shuttle bus from Yakushima Airport. "sankara hotel & spa Yakushima" is a luxury resort hotel surrounded by the beautiful forests and sea of Yakushima. There are two types of guest rooms: suites and villas. Recommended for a couple's anniversary trip or a little extravagant group girls' trip.

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The sauna built by the hotel pool has just opened in March 2022. It can be reserved for up to 6 people, and the rooms are made of local cedar from Yakushima. You can see the sea and forests of Yakushima from the window, and the resort feeling is perfect. Both couples and girls can relax in a private space.

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For cooldown, just dive into the pool in front of you. A hot and cold bath unique to a resort hotel is a premium relaxation experience that you can't easily experience even in a high-end sauna. If you take a bath in the open air by the pool, you will be filled with an exhilarating feeling that will make you forget you are in Japan.

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For those who want to fully enjoy the nature of Yakushima, we recommend activities organized by the hotel. From full-scale trekking to leisurely sightseeing tours, diving, kayaking, yoga and SUP in the pool, there's so much to choose from♪ It's also nice to relax in the sauna after playing a lot!

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"Dot Glamping" is a glamping facility located on a hill about 17 minutes by car from Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line. There are two types of guest rooms: stylish cabins with terraces and spacious tents. You can enjoy elegant glamping while looking at Mt. Fuji in front.

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The sauna of “Dot Glamping” is a barrel sauna imported from Finland. It is a valuable sauna where you can see Mt. Fuji from the window, and you can use it for private use. There is also a vihta rental for a more authentic sauna experience. If you are surrounded by the pleasant scent of white birch, you will be deeply healed.

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The spacious water bath is an impressive scenic spot! If you cool down while looking at the majestic Mt. Fuji, you will be in the best shape. The sauna can be used until 21:00 at night, so it is recommended to experience a romantic outdoor bath under the starry sky.

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Mt. Fuji is right in front of you when you enjoy meal on the private terrace. For dinner, you can have a BBQ of local ingredients grilled on a lava rock grill, and for breakfast, you can have a handmade panini set with recipes. Being able to experience glamping and a sauna while gazing at the superb view all day long is truly a luxury!

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About 15 minutes on foot from the bus stop in front of Kita-Karuizawa Tourist Association. Nestled in a beautiful forest, Tatehata House is a small mountain villa built in 1968 by architect Kamon Tatehata as his own residence. The mid-century building has been renovated in a Scandinavian style, and the interior has a modern atmosphere with a carefully selected interior and a wood-burning stove. While relaxing in various styles, you can spend your time as if you were living there.

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The sauna of "Tatehata House" is a detached sauna kota (sauna hut) located at the end of the approach from the mountain villa. In a relaxing space wrapped in Kiso cypress, the scenery of the forest spreads beyond the window. The style of the sauna is also authentic Northern European style, such as installing a heater made in Finland. It's nice to be able to relax without worrying about time.

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Sauna Kota has two floors, and there is an open-air bath with a nice view on the deck of the second floor. When entering the sauna, it can also be used as a water bath. If you take a bath in the open air while surrounded by trees, you'll feel like you're in a Nordic sauna.

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meal are not included in the accommodation plan, but you can rent a BBQ grill as an option, so BBQ in the garden is also recommended. The kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils and tableware, so you can cook and prepare your meals. Your stay will deepen your bond with your loved ones.

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"Kamakura Hotel" is a perfect hotel for sightseeing in Kamakura, located about 2 minutes on foot from JR Kamakura Station. All 16 guest rooms have a simple and comfortable atmosphere with the image of a Japanese-style room. The guest rooms on the top floor have terraces that are the same size as the rooms, so you can relax while gazing at the cityscape of Kamakura.

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The sauna in the hotel is a private space that can be reserved. Finnish-style rōryū can be performed, but the biggest feature of "Kamakura Hotel" is that tea is poured instead of water. Sauna bathing wrapped in the scent of tea is a Japanese relaxation experience typical of the ancient city of Kamakura. As a drink, we have carefully selected tea, so you can take a break.

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After a day of sauna and sightseeing, spend the night relaxing in the hotel bar. We have a wide range of sake, shochu, and wine from all over Japan, so if you're a drinker, you're sure to be in a good mood.

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For couples and girls who want to relax in their room without worrying about anyone else, there is also a room drinking plan that will deliver a set of sake and snacks. If you have a room with a terrace, we recommend having an outdoor drinking party♡ Why don't you talk to your loved ones face to face and talk about the story?

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"THIRD Ishigakijima" is a resort hotel located by the sea about 30 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport. Here you can enjoy a luxurious stay in the suite room "Sea View Sauna Suite" with a sauna. The white-based interior is spacious at approximately 98 square meters. It can accommodate up to 4 people, so you can spend a relaxing time even if you are traveling with a group of girls.

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There is a sauna in a special seat facing the sea of Ishigaki Island. It is a space full of openness where not only couples but also friends can stand side by side and look out over the same scenery. After cooling down in the indoor water bath, go out to the terrace and take a bath in the open air. The sea breeze of the southern island comfortably envelops your body.

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After enjoying the luxurious indoor sauna, relax on the luxurious rooftop terrace. From around mid-March to the end of October, it turns into a bar at night, where you can talk to your heart's content with alcohol in one hand. The wide sky, the sea, and the gentle light of the lanterns will naturally open your mind.

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"Third Ishigaki" has an all-inclusive plan where you can enjoy cafe meal, drinks, and alcohol whenever you like. Since the dinner time is not fixed, it is also recommended to have a light meal instead of afternoon tea, or enjoy alcohol and snacks during bar time. Why don't you try various menus without worrying about your wallet?

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"Hotel Hisoca Ikebukuro" is a hot topic hotel that just opened in March 2022. It's about a 2-minute walk from JR Ikebukuro Station, and the exterior with an open terrace has a stylish cafe-like atmosphere. Why don't you try staying casually in a hocance mood?

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All 32 guest rooms have a sauna! The interior has an original design based on a gentle dull color, creating a relaxing space. There are rooms for 2-3 people where couples can relax, and rooms for 5-6 people that are perfect for groups, so you can enjoy a variety of hotel stays depending on the situation.

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Depending on the guest room, the sauna is equipped with a celluroryu-style dry sauna, a mist sauna, or both. Adjacent to the bathroom with a washing place, you can experience a comfortable indoor sauna. There are also rooms with open-air baths, so it would be fun to play spa.

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It is also a nice point that breakfast is served as room service in all rooms (photo is an image). The set includes bread, soup, salad, yogurt, etc. The soup and dressing are carefully selected by a popular French restaurant in Nishi-Ikebukuro. It seems that you can have a relaxing morning with your loved ones without getting wet.

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"Setre Highland Villa" is located in the forest of Mt. Hiromine about 20 minutes by car from JR Himeji Station. Opened in March 2022 in a place overlooking the cityscape of Himeji, this room with a sauna is limited to one group per day, "TOTONOI". The large terrace is equipped with a barrel sauna and water bath, and the guest rooms are spacious with a capacity of 7 people. Enjoying the sauna in a lively atmosphere is also the best.

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The front of the sauna is made of glass, giving you a realistic feeling as if you were floating in the air! The superb view that is hollowed out in a unique shape is very unique, and you can experience the one and only superb sauna. At night, the night view spreads out before your eyes, and you will be enveloped in a romantic atmosphere.

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After working up a sweat, relax in the exclusive club lounge. This is also a luxurious space where the night view spreads, and the original coffee, drinks, alcohol, snacks, etc. are all free. It is filled with a sense of openness that is different from the guest room, and it seems that chatting will be lively.

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Also, girls looking for further relaxation should check out the observation bath. The large bath overlooking the cityscape uses Togor ore from Tochiomata onsen Niigata, which is famous for its radium onsen. The effects of the artificial onsen and the panoramic views are sure to soothe your mental and physical fatigue!

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About a 2-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line, “SAUNALAND ASAKUSA” is a hot topic facility that combines a sauna and a hotel. Guest rooms are also equipped with private saunas, so couples and friends can enjoy saunas without hesitation. This room can accommodate up to 6 people. Two double beds and two sofa beds are arranged side by side, and it is designed to be a space where you can enjoy chatting and relaxing.

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The sauna is a self-rolling type. In addition to the water bath, there is also a space for indoor air bathing and outdoor air bathing, so you can enjoy the sauna regardless of the season or weather. The sauna in the 6-person room is spacious. If several people take turns entering, everyone seems to be comfortable.

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On the other hand, this is a type of room that can accommodate up to 2 people. There is a glass-enclosed bathroom and sauna next to the bedroom, making it a perfect space for couples to relax. There is also a shy bath and an open air bath here, so you can have time to get along well with each other ♡

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The main sauna on the first floor uses a wood-burning stove, which is quite rare in Tokyo. Depending on availability on the day of your stay, you can also use the sauna in the morning for an additional fee. After working up a sweat while gazing at the flames of the wood-burning stove, cool down in a stylish water bath. How about experiencing the valuable morning sauna that only hotel guests can enjoy?

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"moksa" is an inn located about a 5-minute walk from Yase-Hieizanguchi Station on the Eizan Electric Railway. Based on the concept of “reincarnation,” you can experience a hotel stay that heals your mind and body with saunas and meal that are good for your body. There are two types of guest rooms, one facing the Takano River and the other facing the garden. Relax in a simple and comfortable atmosphere with a Japanese taste.

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"moksa" has three private saunas with different tastes that require reservations. It was produced by Mikie Sasano, the daughter of Sauna Shikiji, which is known as the holy land of saunas. This is "Tanjo" which uses charcoal for the sauna room and water bath. The water purification effect of charcoal and minerals soak into the skin, and the chic design space is deeply soothing.

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On the other hand, this is the cypress-themed hinoki hijo sauna room. It uses a lot of cypress, which is considered sacred wood, and the refreshing scent of steam envelops the whole body. In order to thoroughly enjoy the goodness of each sauna, it is good to visit repeatedly several times ♡

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Enjoy a relaxing meal at the wood-fired restaurant MALA. You can enjoy a dinner that uses vegetables and wild grasses from Ohara and seasonal ingredients from Kyoto, and a breakfast that you can choose from Japanese, Western, or health food. Also, if you choose the all-inclusive plan, the medicinal sake set for room service and the cafe experience at the salon “Kekkyorai” are all free. You can fully enjoy the experience of healthy food.

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8hotel Shonan Fujisawa, which is about a 2-minute walk from JR Fujisawa Station, is where you can enjoy a stylish sauna trip at a reasonable price. The water-themed full-scale spa “8WATER CAVE swim suits spa” has just opened in July 2022. It's a unisex space where you can enter by wearing a swimsuit, so both couples and girls traveling can enjoy the sauna casually.

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The pool that spreads outside the sauna room is like being in the sea. Wrapped in a refreshing light blue world, it seems that the hot body in the sauna can cool down at once. In addition, there is an open-air bathing space on the roof, so you can experience the openness while wearing a swimsuit.

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In addition, a “private sauna room” with a sauna is also open in the guest room! A simple room with a sauna for two people and a bed, perfect for couples or singles to refresh themselves. Guests staying in the sauna room can also use the spa for free, so how about enjoying a hotel stay full of saunas?

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If you get hungry, go to "8LOUNGE" on the first floor. It's a cozy cafe with stylish music, and has a selection of coffee and food menus. It's open all day from early morning until late at night, so you can casually enjoy meal or a cup of tea at any time. It's nice to visit again and again like a regular customer♪

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About 10 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station. The boutique hotel Korinkyo, a renovated art gallery, was established in Korinbo, a popular area close to Kenrokuen Garden. The stylish "High Floor Suite" rooms, based on white tones, are equipped with an in-room sauna. These spacious rooms can accommodate up to four people, making them perfect for a girls' get-together.

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The sauna and bathroom are pure white spaces that girls like. You can immerse yourself in an extraordinary moment while working up a sweat. In addition, there is a private sauna that can accommodate up to 4 people, so it is okay if you stay in a room other than a suite. You can enjoy a fulfilling sauna trip according to your budget.

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Furthermore, at Korinkyo, you can experience an "isolation tank" that is still rare in Japan. It is a device that allows you to float and relax in a highly concentrated Epsom salt solution, giving you a feeling of weightlessness. You can feel a whole body that is a little different from the sauna.

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Breakfast is a course-style Taiwanese breakfast. You can choose from 3 types of medicinal rice porridge, Taiwanese-style garnishes, steamed baskets, bean flowers, and other classic Taiwanese dishes. It's nice to be able to enjoy a little overseas trip feeling in the morning ♪

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Enjoying a sauna at a hotel or ryokan should be an exceptionally refreshing feeling of freedom that cannot be experienced on a day trip. If you want to experience a sauna that is different from the usual, why not go on an overnight sauna trip? If you enjoy the superb view and delicious meal together, you will feel reborn both physically and mentally!