Mie Kuwana City
A Kuwana hot spring with a scenic outdoor bath and single-digit cold plunge baths
Shinme no Yu is a day-use hot spring facility in Tado, Kuwana, Mie Prefecture. Its alkaline simple hot spring wells up from deep underground, wrapping the skin gently and offering excellent beautifying and heat-retaining properties. The far-infrared sauna features six-tier benches so you can choose a temperature zone by bench level, and after a thorough sweat you can cool down to your preference in two cold plunge baths at 9°C and 18°C. The scenic outdoor bath offers a panoramic view over Kuwana city and the Nobi Plain, and on clear days you can even see the high-rise cluster around Nagoya Station. The bedrock spa Mangan provides variety with löyly, steam, and projection shows, and the restaurant Miumaya serves dishes using ingredients from Mie.
An alkaline simple hot spring with abundant flow rising from deep underground. The water is gentle and low-irritant, with a soft texture that leaves skin smooth after bathing, earning it a reputation as a beautifying hot spring. In the scenic outdoor bath you can soak while gazing over Kuwana city and the vast panorama of the Nobi Plain.
A spacious sauna with six-tier benches. The multi-level design offers different temperature zones by bench, allowing you to choose the exact heat level that suits your condition or preference on the day. Far-infrared radiant heat warms gently from the core of the body for steady perspiration. In the men's bathing area, pairing this sauna with an extremely cold plunge bath creates a vivid contrast experience.
An ice-cold plunge bath. Its sharp cold quickly cools the body heated in the sauna. After warming slowly in the far-infrared sauna, entering this bath tightens pores and delivers an invigorating sensation throughout the body. Ideal for those confident in cold tolerance or seeking intense cooling.
A moderately cold bubblers cold plunge bath. The water flow pleasantly stimulates the body and promotes circulation. It is perfect for those who find the 9°C bath too intense or who prefer to cool down slowly. The soft feel of the soft water combined with the bubbler stimulation provides a relaxing yet toning experience, making it suitable for sauna users from beginners to advanced.
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A panoramic hot spring overlooking the Nobi Plain
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