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With the current sauna boom, more and more facilities are offering stylish ways to enjoy saunas. From saunas at spa facilities to private saunas, tent saunas, and places where you can experience loryu, the options are diverse. Here, we present the popular ranking of sauna facilities chosen by Tabiiro readers.
Updated every Monday: Calculated based on number of views over 30 days
1
島ヶ原温泉 やぶっちゃの湯
Mie
Mie
島ヶ原温泉 やぶっちゃの湯
"Shimagahara Onsen Yabucha no Yu" is a day-trip hot spring facility in Iga City, Mie Prefecture. In addition to a bath with natural hot spring water rich in minerals, an open-air panoramic bath overlooking the countryside, and a large bath that is known for leaving your skin smooth, there is also a sauna, a reclining bath, and more. There is also a free rest area and a souvenir shop with Iga's specialty products. In addition to the hot springs, there is a campsite with sites with power outlets that even beginners can enjoy, where you can relax while feeling the rich nature of the Kizugawa River. There are also plenty of activities that the whole family can enjoy, such as putt-putt golf and battery cars. Don't miss the restaurants that use local ingredients.
2
有馬街道温泉すずらんの湯
Hyogo
Hyogo
有馬街道温泉すずらんの湯
Located a 15-minute walk from Kita-Suzurandai Station on the Kobe Electric Railway, this hot spring offers a garden open-air bath where you can enjoy the four seasons on a day trip. The two types of spring water they boast are natural hot spring water that springs from about 1,100 meters underground, and "Miyamizu", which is rich in minerals and is essential for the sake brewing of "Nada", and has been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous waters. After relaxing in the hot spring, you can also enjoy creative cuisine, including a kaiseki banquet.
3
白州・尾白の森 名水公園 べるが
Yamanashi
Yamanashi
白州・尾白の森 名水公園 べるが
A multi-purpose outdoor complex where families can fully enjoy the beauty of nature. Visitors explore the nationally acclaimed Oshiro River, selected among Japan’s top 100 remarkable waters, join forest activities such as birdwatching, and savor Italian dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Seasonal programs offer memorable experiences for all ages. The site also features a hot spring, cottages, and a campground, making it ideal for both day trips and overnight stays.
4
道頓堀サウナ
Osaka
Osaka
道頓堀サウナ
Located about a 4-minute walk from Kintetsu Nippombashi Station, Dotonbori Sauna is a fully private rooftop sauna limited to one group per floor. Panoramic views of Osaka’s Minami district and the Dotonbori River unfold through the wide glass panels of the self-loyly barrel sauna, creating an open and immersive setting above the city. Exclusive use of the refined space adds a sense of privacy and comfort, while the carefully designed interior and well-maintained facilities contribute to a polished atmosphere. Mixed-gender access also allows couples, friends, families, and groups to spend time together freely in a relaxed urban setting with refreshing city breezes.
5
野天湯元 湯快爽快『湯けむり横丁』・みさと・
Saitama
Saitama
野天湯元 湯快爽快『湯けむり横丁』・みさと・
This hot spring facility in Misato, Saitama, recreates a nostalgic Showa-retro streetscape. It offers authentic bathing at the natural hot spring "Misato Onsen," drawn from underground, and highlights its attention to water quality with features such as a sterilizing device. Facilities include an open-air bath, an "electric bath," a "sauna," and a "cold plunge," creating a relaxed setting. The interior also includes a dining area, rest spaces, and relaxation facilities, making it possible to spend the day from bathing to dining. Parking for more than 200 vehicles is also available, allowing convenient access by car.
6
箱根小涌園ユネッサン
Kanagawa
Kanagawa
箱根小涌園ユネッサン
A colorful mix of experiences comes together at this hot spring theme park—swimming in pools, relaxing in natural hot springs, enjoying outdoor activities, savoring generous meals, and browsing for souvenirs. At "Yunessun", the swimwear-friendly hot spring area, visitors find not only a flowing pool but also unique baths such as the wine bath. "Mori no Yu", the authentic day-use onsen, offers scenic open-air baths and private bathing rooms, creating a serene setting for an unhurried hot spring retreat.
7
KARUIZAWA CAMP GOLD
Nagano
Nagano
KARUIZAWA CAMP GOLD
Located in Karuizawa, Nagano, "KARUIZAWA CAMP GOLD" offers both glamping and auto camping experiences with a perfect balance of convenience and natural beauty. With easy car access to nearby supermarkets, farm stands, and tourist farms, it’s an ideal base for both camping and exploring the area. Facilities include clean shower rooms, Wi-Fi, and power outlets (available at all sites except for forest areas), ensuring a comfortable stay. Beyond the convenience, guests can enjoy saunas, fishing, trampolines, and stargazing under the clear night sky. A wide range of rental gear is available, so you can come empty-handed and still have a full camping experience. Perfect for BBQs, day camping, or just unwinding in nature.
8
スパリゾート雄琴あがりゃんせ
Shiga
Shiga
スパリゾート雄琴あがりゃんせ
This day-trip hot spring facility on the shores of Lake Biwa features hot springs from two private sources. Guests can enjoy an indoor bath, a spacious open-air bath with Shigaraki-ware pot baths, a bedrock bath, a sauna, and a footbath. The deep-water bath is also a popular highlight. Beyond hot springs, the facility offers Japanese, grilled meat, and Italian restaurants, a theater with free popular plays, and a manga and magazine corner for all-day enjoyment. A free shuttle bus from JR Ogoto Onsen Station and Hieizan Sakamoto Station ensures easy access, making it a perfect stop to relax after leisure activities.
9
野天湯元 湯快爽快『湯けむり横丁』・おおみや・
Saitama
Saitama
野天湯元 湯快爽快『湯けむり横丁』・おおみや・
Located in Mihashi, Nishi Ward, Saitama City, Saitama, this day-use hot spring facility offers hot springs, dining, and relaxation in one extended-stay setting. Designed to recreate the atmosphere of a Showa-era hot spring town, it brings the feeling of a short getaway within the city. A particular highlight is the privately sourced "Saitama Mihashi Onsen," drawn from a depth of about 1,500 meters, known for its gentle feel on the skin and deep warmth. The spacious interior features a variety of baths, creating the atmosphere of visiting multiple hot springs. With a retro ambiance, the facility offers plenty to see as you walk around and is highly photogenic, making it an entertainment-rich destination for a wide range of generations.
10
ほのかの湯 北広島
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
ほのかの湯 北広島
Located in Kitahiroshima Town and surrounded by the lush nature of the Geihoku area in Hiroshima Prefecture, this natural hot spring facility with 15 private day-use rooms opened in April 2025. Just a five-minute drive from Chiyoda Interchange on the Chugoku Expressway, it welcomes drivers and motorcyclists looking to ease the fatigue of a long journey. Room types include "Standard" and "Semi-Premium," each with indoor and open-air baths and a combined changing and rest area, as well as "Premium," which adds a sauna, cold bath, and massage chair. The private setting allows couples, families, and friends to relax while soaking in mineral-rich cloudy water, abundant in iron and gentle on the skin.
11
天然温泉かきつばた
Aichi
Aichi
天然温泉かきつばた
Located within the Kariya Highway Oasis on the Isewangan Expressway, "Natural Hot Spring Kakitsubata" features a wide variety of bathing options, including open-air baths with free-flowing hot spring water, a mildly carbonated bath at a low temperature, electric massage baths, esthetic baths, and soothing tubs. The facility also offers saunas and a stone sauna (ganbanyoku). The natural hot spring water, drawn from approximately 1,200 meters underground, is a mildly alkaline chloride spring known for its excellent properties - it absorbs easily into the skin, helps retain body warmth after bathing, and is effective for dry skin and sensitivity to cold. With a range of relaxation spaces, the facility provides a comfortable experience for solo visitors and families alike, making it easy to spend a full day in comfort.
12
ほーほ家居。
Mie
Mie
ほーほ家居。
At "Ho-hokekyo", an entire traditional Japanese house can be reserved, with pets welcome to stay together. Facilities include a sauna, a barbecue, and a spacious dining kitchen fully equipped with a wide range of cooking utensils. A 100-inch projector allows for movie screenings and video games, creating a memorable stay for the whole family.
13
サウナコタンサッポロ
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
サウナコタンサッポロ
"Sauna Cotan Sapporo" is located approximately a 6-minute drive from the "Daiwa House Premist Dome" in Toyohira Ward, Sapporo. Its name combines the Finnish word kota, meaning "Hut," and the Ainu word kotan, meaning "Village." This auto-loyly sauna is supervised by a board member of the Japan Sauna Society. The men’s sauna features brick walls reminiscent of a Scandinavian sauna hut, while the women’s sauna has benches encircling a stove, evoking the feeling of a bonfire in a Finnish forest. Both settings recreate the atmosphere of Northern Europe. From first-time visitors to seasoned sauna enthusiasts, all can enjoy a soothing "Totonou" experience (deeply calming sensation after a sauna).
14
道の駅 蛍街道西ノ市
Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi
道の駅 蛍街道西ノ市
"Roadside Station Hotaru Kaido Nishinoichi" is located in Toyota Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, a naturally rich area famous for its fireflies. The station building, designed to resemble a traditional farming village, showcases a real steam locomotive, drawing visitors from across Japan. The station offers day trips to Nishinoichi "Hotaru no Yu" hot spring, a shop selling locally grown vegetables and processed game products, souvenirs, and a Japanese restaurant.
15
十楽の森
Fukui
Fukui
十楽の森
"Juraku no Mori," an outdoor facility nestled in the forests of Awara City, Fukui Prefecture, is a popular day-trip destination offering both relaxation and culinary delights. Visitors can take part in grape harvesting, enjoy a hands-free barbecue, and spend time at a forest café around a bonfire. From August to November, grape picking is especially popular, and the grounds bustle with families, couples, and pet owners.
16
道の駅よかわ
Hyogo
Hyogo
道の駅よかわ
"Michi-no-eki Yokawa" is a representative tourist spot in the Yoshikawa area of Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. It features the "Yamada Nishiki Digital Museum," a sake tasting corner called "Yokawa Sakagura-dori" where you can sample sake made from "Yamada Nishiki," and a complex facility called "Yamada Nishiki no Yakata" where local agricultural products are also available. Additionally, it includes the Yoshikawa Onsen Yokatan, a hot spring facility known for its abundant carbonation content, to showcase the charm of the Yoshikawa area.
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ミフネテラス
Kumamoto
Kumamoto
ミフネテラス
Mifune Terrace, conveniently located about 5 minutes by car from Mifune IC on the Kyushu Expressway, is a complex facility where you can refresh your mind and body, combining a hot spring, sauna, cafe, izakaya, and hotel. The hot spring "Yugetsu" has a large bath, an open-air bath, and 3 saunas that are perfect for sauna lovers, and the bedrock bath "Hoshi" has a planetarium. Equipped with a cafe, a large izakaya, and a hotel with a panoramic view of the night view of Mifune-cho, you can spend a luxurious time there after enjoying the hot springs or having a meal. There are also meeting rooms and working spaces available for rent, making it popular for sightseeing and business use.
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しおはまの湯 四国健康村
Kagawa
Kagawa
しおはまの湯 四国健康村
"Shiohama no Yu Shikoku Kenko Mura," located approximately a 10-minute drive from the Sakaide IC on the Seto-Chuo Expressway, is a bathing facility where baths, saunas, and dining create a setting for spending time throughout the day. The men’s and women’s bathing areas each feature a variety of baths, and the women’s bath includes a newly established dedicated "Löyly Sauna," where self löyly—uncommon in Kagawa—and daily aufguss sessions that fan steam to create waves of heat take place. Inside the facility, popular theater performances are presented, while the restaurant offers local Kagawa specialties along with a wide selection of drinks. The popular "Shikoku Aquarium" is approximately a 7-minute walk from the facility, and there are many nearby sightseeing spots.
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LandEdge
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
LandEdge
"LandEdge," located in Hamanaka Town in eastern Hokkaido, offers an immersive outdoor setting rich in nature. Under the guidance of experienced guides, activities include canoeing and kayaking, wildlife and nature observation tours, fir tree distillation experiences, and a tent sauna using extracted essential oils. The facility also breeds and raises riding horses, offering tours with opportunities for interaction.
20
熊ノ沢温泉
Aomori
Aomori
熊ノ沢温泉
Located approximately a 5-minute drive from JR Hachinohe Station, this day-use hot spring facility is easily accessible via the Tohoku Shinkansen. The natural Koki-no-Yu spring water, drawn from a depth of around 800 metres, flows freely at 100% capacity. The seasonal scenery viewed from the open-air bath offers a particularly special experience. The spring water, known as a “bijin-no-yu” (beautiful skin bath), is rich in botanical extracts and natural moisturising components, gently warming the body to the core in a short time. A wide variety of bathing options are available, including an artificial carbonated spring bath, a low-frequency electric bath, the Be-Skin Bath (women’s area only) with ultra-fine microbubbles, and a sauna. After bathing, unwind at "Momidokoro Hogushiya", a massage corner within the facility. Locally grown, carefully selected vegetables are also available for purchase.
