
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
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.
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
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.
4
かいづか いぶき温泉オートキャンプ場
Osaka
Osaka
かいづか いぶき温泉オートキャンプ場
"Kaizuka Ibuki Onsen Auto Campground," located approximately 10 minutes by car from the Kaizuka IC on the Hanwa Expressway, is a facility where you can enjoy a variety of experiences such as hot springs, camping, and activities in the midst of nature. At Ibuki Onsen, you can enjoy the slightly alkaline natural springs, known as the "hot springs of beauty," in an open-air bath or a private family bath, as well as a private sauna. There is a 200-square-meter auto campground that can easily accommodate two families, and plenty of indoor facilities for play even on rainy days. At "Le Clos," you can enjoy cuisine supervised by a chef who honed his skills at a three-star restaurant. Why not experience the resort feeling with your family and friends?
5
Tonttu Hijima
Hyogo
Hyogo
Tonttu Hijima
"Tonttu Hijima", located in the mountains of Shiso City, Hyogo, is a renovated former kindergarten transformed into an all-weather camping facility. Here, guests can enjoy camping experiences both outdoors and indoors, even in inclement weather. The playground and former classroom areas are completely covered with artificial turf, providing a comfortable environment. Additionally, the tent sauna under the starry sky is a highlight that promises a memorable experience.
6
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.