Hyogo Kobe City
"Natural Springwater Gintou Tojishuraku" is a day-use hot spring facility in Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. This adults-oriented therapeutic bathhouse showcases the refined simplicity of Japanese aesthetics, with black-brown wood tones creating a calm, elegant atmosphere. Its skin-smoothing waters, fed by subterranean veins from the Rokko mountain range, leave the skin soft and supple, while the high-temperature sauna and cold plunge bath invite an invigorating sweat. With a variety of baths including an outdoor cypress bath, high-concentration carbonated spring, and reclining bath, it also features a stone sauna, restaurant, and cafe. Located about 500m from Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets, it is a convenient stop on the way home from shopping.
A natural hot spring fed by subterranean veins from the Rokko mountain range, known as a skin-beautifying spring with excellent effects. Its sodium bicarbonate spring quality softens the keratin on the skin’s surface, leaving it smooth and silky after bathing. The water has a light, gentle feel, and the warmth lingers softly after you get out. It is also expected to help with neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, and sensitivity to cold.
A high-temperature dry sauna that uses far-infrared heat. The spacious interior and roomy benches make it easy to relax while encouraging deep, gradual sweating. Despite the high heat, it is not overly stifling, allowing you to unwind body and mind while feeling the warmth of the wood. Its calm Japanese-style interior is a highlight, making it ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy a quiet sauna session.
A cold plunge bath located next to the sauna room. Its pleasantly cool temperature makes it ideal for cooling down after heating up in the sauna. The water is kept clean, and staying in it for a while helps promote circulation and enhance the sauna experience. After the cold plunge, outdoor air bathing in the open-air area feels refreshing, and you can relax while strolling through the corridor.
Closed: the 3rd Thursday of every month
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