[Nagano] Get ready in the sauna superpower ♡ 9 hotels and ryokan with saunas that are too wonderful

Sauna is a hot bathing method that warms the body in a high-temperature room and encourages sweating. Sweating a lot can have a variety of effects, such as fatigue recovery, beautiful skin, and weight loss. In addition, by repeating the cycle of sauna → cold bath → outdoor air bath several times, you can experience a comfortable and pleasant sensation called "set in order" in sauna lingo, which is perfect for when you want to refresh your mind. Another attraction is that you can enjoy various types of saunas, such as high-temperature and low-humidity "dry saunas" and low-temperature and high-humidity "mist saunas."

onsen known as a great power Nagano. In fact, there are many sauna facilities, and it is said to be a sauna powerhouse. There are many wonderful inns in Nagano where you can enjoy a sauna. There are inns where you can experience a full-fledged Finnish sauna, and inns where you can enjoy Roulu ... ♪ If you prepare yourself in the sauna standing in the wilderness of Nagano, you can refresh your mind and body. In this article, we'll introduce you to the wonderful ryokan hotels with saunas in Nagano that you can't help but shake up your time.

"Shibu onsen Shunran no Yado Sakaeya" is an inn where you can enjoy a skin-friendly onsen that is a blend of two types of onsen, as well as a private hot onsen with a sauna. The recommended guest room is the "Suite Room" with a free-flowing natural onsen. If you choose the "Yoimachi Suite Special Room with Open-Air Bath", you can enjoy the night sky from the bath and refresh both your body and mind.

For private saunas (fee required), you can choose between "Forest Healing" with a cold bath and an open-air bath, and "Water Healing" with two cold baths but no open-air bath. The temperature is about 80 degrees, so it's perfect for those who don't like heat. If you still can't get enough, try raising the temperature with a loyly. You can also expect to sweat more by entering the "high-pressure oxygen capsule room" before the sauna. Enjoy the sauna by taking advantage of great services such as free rental of high-quality sauna hats made in Imabari and highly absorbent sauna towels.

*The "high pressure oxygen capsule room" is an additional charge. Discounts are available for sauna users.

For meal, you can enjoy the creative Japanese kaiseki "Kaiseki Komachi," whose menu changes depending on the season and what's in stock. You can enjoy new dishes that are unique to Shibu onsen, combining traditional vegetables from the Shibu onsen area, such as Maesaka daikon and Obuse round eggplant, with new Shinshu brand ingredients, such as Shinshu beef and golden shamo. The dishes served later are cooked after you sit down, so one of the attractions is that you can eat them fresh. They look so beautiful that you'll want to take pictures of them ♡

"Hotel Grand Phoenix Okushiga" is located in "Shiga Kogen", a popular snow resort. This hotel not only has a sauna, but also an attractive bath! The "open-air bath in the sky" on the 4th floor is a bath with a spectacular view that spreads out before your eyes, allowing you to refresh your body and mind. Enjoy the vibrant autumn leaves, snow-capped mountains, and more...♪ Enjoy the great nature of the four seasons to your heart's content.

There are two types of saunas to enjoy: a dry sauna with windows in the observation bath, and a Finnish-style sauna on the first basement floor. The Finnish-style sauna is a lower temperature of about 80 degrees, but you can sweat a lot by using self-louvering. After cooling off in the cold bath, head to the garden terrace where you can enjoy an open-air bath. There's nothing quite like an open-air bath surrounded by nature, including fresh greenery and autumn leaves. In winter, enjoy diving into powder snow.

Guests can choose from six Western-style rooms with a warm wooden feel, or Japanese-style rooms located in front of the garden. The room in the photo is the "Royal Suite." Enjoy a luxurious stay with exclusive facilities and amenities such as an espresso-type coffee maker and a skincare set from the high-performance cosmetics brand "oltana." Enjoy the view from your favorite spot, whether it's the spacious room or the balcony.

Tsutaya Tonoyado Kazezato is an inn that offers "spa terrace rooms with tent saunas" where you can enjoy a sauna in your room. You can enjoy the sauna in an outdoor-feeling space with a fireplace and hammocks. Not only can you relax in the sauna, but you can also grill special ingredients in the fireplace, relax in a hammock, and enjoy your stay with an outdoor feel.

Enjoying an outdoor sauna in a private space is the very definition of comfort. The experience of raising the temperature by adding your own firewood is thrilling. There are also many great perks, such as two types of herbs for loyly and a sauna poncho, that sauna lovers will love! After the spring water bath, relax in an infinity chair or hammock. At night, you can enjoy an outdoor bath while gazing at the starry sky... what a romantic experience♡

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At the picnic bar, where you can feel the warmth of wood, you can freely enjoy snacks and drinks. It's nice to have a welcome drink after checking in. Sit wherever you like and relax with a drink in hand.

"LAMP Nojiriko" is a lodging located on the shores of Lake Nojiri. In the surrounding area, there is plenty of nature, including Lake Nojiri, Mt. Myoko, and Madarao Kogen! On a clear day, you can see a beautiful starry sky. At the attached "Sunday Planning Outdoor School", you can enjoy activities for all seasons. There are also sauna experiences such as "Lake Nojiri SUP & Tent Sauna" and "Lakeside Tent Sauna with Remaining Snow", so be sure to give them a try.

This sauna is an authentic Finnish-style sauna. You can sweat it out in a cute log cabin with the scent of cypress. If you do a loyly, the scent of homemade aromas will fill the air, leaving you feeling even more refreshed! After the sauna, head to the cold water bath that draws in water from the underground stream of Mt. Kurohime. During the day, you can jump into Lake Nojiri, or in winter, dive into fresh snow, offering a unique experience that is a little different from the usual. For an open-air bath, sit on an infinity chair and relax while feeling the great outdoors.

There are a total of 10 guest rooms, including the calming Japanese-style room and the stylishly decorated triple room shown in the photo. It's nice to be able to choose a room that suits your travel needs.

Karuizawa Prince Hotel West is a resort hotel where you can enjoy Karuizawa in a variety of styles throughout the four seasons. In the midst of the rich natural surroundings, you can enjoy a variety of experiences such as onsen, saunas, and sports. If you want to experience the nature of Karuizawa firsthand, we recommend renting a bicycle (for a fee). During Golden Week, the cherry blossoms around the hotel are in full bloom and very beautiful ♡ It's the perfect time to make memories.

The sauna is located in onsen building, "MOMIJI HOT-SPRING." With open windows and a cozy space, you can enjoy an authentic Finnish-style sauna. The room temperature is about 80 degrees. Self-louvering is also possible. Relaxing with the lush trees and the sounds of nature will make for a superb experience.

The guest rooms include the "West Twin Room" with a view of the garden and the independent "Cottage," all of which allow you to fully enjoy nature. Enjoy a relaxing moment gazing at the trees filling the windows. The photo shows the "Deluxe Terrace Twin" room. This spacious room with a terrace is designed to evoke the image of tree branches and sunlight filtering through the leaves, allowing you to relax at your leisure.

Yudanaka Onsen onsen, which has been in business since the Kansei era, is a onsen ryokan that uses natural onsen spring water. There are four baths and a spa with a sauna, so you can enjoy not only the sauna but also bathing in the baths. The recommended bath is the Momoyama Bath, shown in the photo, which has been designated a registered tangible cultural property. With its historic design, you will feel as if you have traveled back in time. The adjacent Garden Open-Air Bath is also wonderful, as you can enjoy different atmospheres depending on the time of day.

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The sauna is located in the private SPA "Bon." There are two types of saunas, a steam sauna and a loyly sauna, and it also has a cold bath and an open-air terrace. The steam sauna is a low-temperature sauna at about 50 degrees where you bathe in steam from 100% natural onsen, and is said to have skin-beautifying effects. The loyly sauna is a full-fledged sauna equipped with a stove made in Finland. You can choose your favorite scent from three types, which has a great healing effect♪ Shaved ice is also available to rehydrate you after the sauna.

All guest room baths are natural onsen, so you can enjoy onsen in your room♪ There are 5 types of rooms. Choose one that suits your taste. Sit on the chairs on the veranda and relax, and forget about your daily life for a relaxing time...♡ Yukata robes and bath baskets are also provided to get you in the mood for a onsen trip.

Hotel Indigo Karuizawa is a stylish hotel that opened in 2022. Everywhere you look inside the hotel is beautiful, from the stylishly designed lobby with a large fireplace to the restaurant with unique art that combines wood and resin! The stylish space is exciting just to be in, and is perfect for when you want to forget about your daily life and take a relaxing stay.

The sauna at this hotel is a great way to work up a good sweat. After you've worked up a good sweat, you can relax in the cold bath and the open air bath. There is also an open-air carbonated spring bath, which is perfect for relieving fatigue, so try using it together with the sauna to refresh your mind and body.

The guest rooms are also very well designed and beautiful. Even the standard type has a luxurious interior like a suite room, and just relaxing there will lift your spirits. Some rooms even come with a private garden or a view bath. You can enjoy a stay close to the nature of Karuizawa.

Onyado Nono Matsumoto is a Japanese-style hotel that opened in 2022. The hotel features a large open-air bath called Azumino-yu with a self-loyly sauna, allowing you to relax with a sauna, onsen, and a view. onsen are said to have fatigue recovery and skin-beautifying effects, so they are perfect for when you want to relieve your daily fatigue and become beautiful. Enjoying the view that can only be achieved from the top floor will rejuvenate your mind and body.

This sauna is a dry sauna. When you do a self-loyly, the aroma of the aroma wafts through the air, creating a comfortable space. Enjoy the aroma and sauna while watching TV. After experiencing the crisp coldness of the cold bath, relax in a chair in the open-air space. Another nice feature is that they offer free ice cream and lactobacillus drinks after the bath (available at certain times).

The guest rooms are a mix of Japanese and Western styles, with a Japanese theme and Western-style interiors such as beds and chairs. The calm atmosphere will allow you to relax and unwind. The beds are made by the American bed manufacturer Serta, and are extremely comfortable. You'll sleep soundly and feel refreshed as you head out the next day.

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Hotel Goryukan is an inn that boasts an authentic Finnish-style "Finnish log sauna" and Hakuba Happo onsen, known for its skin-beautifying waters. There are "sauna plans" that include morning sauna use and sauna hat rentals, so you can enjoy the sauna to the fullest. There are also plenty of other great services, such as a "water bar" where you can try five different types of water and a full selection of lotions made with Hakuba water.

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The sauna is a Finland log sauna at about 100 degrees. When you do the self-loulu, the scent of birch and berries will fill the air, soothing your soul. If you want to sweat more, try swirling a towel around your body to encourage sweating. After the sauna, head to the cold water bath, which is filled with natural water pumped up from underground in the hotel. Enjoy the outdoor bathing while enjoying the snowy scenery.

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We recommend the rooms facing the Northern Alps. You can view the majestic mountains from the window and relax while being soothed by nature. On clear mornings, you can see the "Morgenrot" sunrise that paints the mountains pink!

Nagano, known as the sauna powerhouse, has many wonderful inns with saunas. There are inns where you can experience an authentic Finnish sauna, inns where you can enjoy loyly, and more. Enjoying a sauna on your trip will make for unforgettable memories. Why not try staying at a hotel with a sauna that you like and make your trip even more fulfilling?