Aichi Nagoya City
A sky-high spa resort with spectacular observatory open-air baths and a stunning Bazooka löyly experience
"Tenkū SPA HILLS Ryusenji no Yu" is a day-use hot spring facility in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. A prestigious establishment known as the birthplace of super sento and high-concentration carbonated springs, it offers spectacular views from an elevated location and a full range of facilities. Its sauna lineup includes the Bazooka löyly sauna, where intense blasts of hot air sweep through the room, and the Medi sauna, where you can enjoy self-löyly in a quiet setting, while the ultra-cold plunge bath in the single digits delivers the ultimate cooldown. In the observatory open-air bath overlooking the cityscape of Nagoya, you can enjoy the soft feel of the alkaline simple hot spring water. In addition, the facility also features a variety of bedrock baths, a lounge stocked with books, and a booth area where overnight stays are possible, allowing you to spend a blissful, deeply relaxing time from morning till night at your own pace.

An open and spacious observatory open-air bath that takes advantage of its high elevation, offering sweeping views of Nagoya's cityscape and beautiful night scenery. The soft feel of the alkaline simple hot spring water wraps around your skin, letting you spend a blissful moment while admiring the spectacular view. At night, fantastical lighting effects are added, creating an extraordinary bathing experience.

The signature high-concentration carbonated spring said to have originated at Ryusenji no Yu. Fine carbon dioxide dissolved in the water envelops the whole body, promoting circulation and warming you deeply from within. Along with its smooth texture, it brings a profound sense of relaxation.

An open-air bath where you can enjoy the signature high-concentration carbonated spring while feeling the outside air. While being blown by a pleasant breeze, you can leisurely savor the sensation of carbonation bubbles popping against your skin.

A high-temperature sauna known for its signature Bazooka löyly, which starts at regular intervals. Powerful blasts of hot air sweep through the room, causing sweat to pour out from your entire body at once. In the spacious interior, you can fully enjoy the intense heat and the exhilarating sweating experience.

A meditation-themed sauna quietly tucked away in the open-air area. Self-löyly is available, allowing you to adjust the humidity to your liking. In the space wrapped in silence, it leads both body and mind into a deep state of relaxation.

A women-only salt sauna with a mud pack permanently available. By placing salt on your body and slowly working up a sweat, impurities in the pores are removed and the skin becomes smoother. Together with the mud pack, it offers a pleasant thermal experience while supporting full-body skin care.

An ultra-cold plunge bath with a water temperature set in the single digits, appealing with its invigorating chill. It instantly cools down your body after being heated to the limit by Bazooka löyly. Its piercing cold sensation tightens the whole body, making the subsequent totonou during outdoor air bathing even deeper.

A cold plunge bath that gently envelops the body in a pleasantly cool sensation. You can also enjoy alternating between the ultra-cold plunge bath and this bath, savoring a cooling gradient that suits your condition and preferences.
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Tattooed guests may use the facility if their tattoo can be fully covered with just 2 of the store-specified cover seals (9.5 × 14.0 cm) applied.
Visited by the Editor-in-Chief
The Editor-in-Chief visited in person in November 2025
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