MinakuchiOnsenTsubakinoYu

A super sento famous for auto löyly twice an hour and a soft, refreshing cold bath

Shiga Koka City

"Minakuchi Onsen Tsubaki no Yu" is a super sento in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. Both the men's and women's areas feature a spacious four-tier tower sauna, where an Isness stove delivers auto löyly twice an hour for an intensely sweaty experience. A mist sauna is also available, allowing guests to choose whichever suits their mood. After the sauna, you can cool down in a soothing cold bath filled with mild underground water, then fully unwind in the outdoor bathing area lined with reclining chairs that lie completely flat for an ultimate relaxation experience.

Sauna

Tower Sauna

90°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity25people

Men'sWomen's

A spacious four-tier tower sauna. It is equipped with the famous Isness stove, and auto löyly runs at 0 and 30 minutes past every hour, creating a powerful blast of heat. The different tiers make it easy to choose your preferred temperature range, so you can either sweat deeply and slowly or work up a full-body sweat all at once in this authentic setup.

Mist Sauna

60°C

Sauna TypeMist Sauna

Capacity10people

Men'sWomen's

A mild-temperature mist sauna that is easy to enjoy even for those who are not fond of high-temperature dry saunas. Rich steam fills the room, warming you gently to the core without drying out your skin or throat. It is ideal when you want to relax slowly over an extended period of time.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

15°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity6people

Men'sWomen's

A cold bath luxuriously filled with underground water and gentle on the skin. It is deep enough for you to immerse yourself fully up to the shoulders. After being heated to the limit in the sauna, the soft, smooth water gently tightens the body and provides the perfect cooldown before outdoor bathing.

Business Hours

Monday
10:00〜23:00
Tuesday
10:00〜23:00
Wednesday
10:00〜23:00
Thursday
10:00〜23:00
Friday
10:00〜23:00
Saturday
10:00〜23:00
Sunday
10:00〜23:00
Holiday
10:00〜23:00

Closed Days: None

Address

〒528-0005 Shiga Prefecture, Koka City, Minakuchi-cho Minakuchi 5572

Onsen & Spa Facilities (Super Sento, Sauna, Spa)

Gender Access

Gender Separated

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Tattoo Policy
No Tattoos
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