A leading local sauna destination where you can enjoy signature aufguss, carbonated spring water, and the facilities from 6:00 a.m. until late at night
Niigata Niigata City
"Gokurakuyu Makio Branch" is a super sento in Niigata City’s Nishi Ward known for its authentic sauna experience. Its signature attraction is a regularly held authentic aufguss on weekend nights, where you can enjoy dynamic waves of heat set to music. It also comes fully equipped with a dry sauna and a steam sauna, and the cold plunge bath features a crisp chill with binchotan charcoal. On weekends and public holidays, it opens early from 6:00 a.m., catering to a wide range of needs from morning sauna sessions to late-night closing saunas. In addition to an open-air bath with high-concentration carbonated spring water and a variety of functional baths, it also has a well-equipped dining area, making it a hub that supports the health and relaxation of the local community.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity30people
A spacious dry sauna with stepped seating. Staff regularly hold aufguss sessions, letting you experience intense heat and aroma for the ultimate sweat. It has a large capacity too, so you can relax and enjoy it at your own pace.
Sauna TypeMist Sauna
Capacity10people
The men's side features a steam sauna with gentle heat. It is a relaxing space ideal for alternating with the dry sauna or for extended detox sessions.
Sauna TypeSalt Sauna
Capacity6people
Mineral-rich salt helps remove invisible dirt and waste from the skin, improve metabolism, and promote beautiful skin.
Water QualityCharcoal Filtered Water
Capacity5people
A cold plunge bath softened by binchotan charcoal, gentle on the skin. It provides the ideal cool-down after a sauna session. Its clean, refreshing water quality is part of its appeal.
Closed Days: None
424 Makio, Nishi Ward, Niigata City, Niigata 950-2121
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
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A leading local sauna destination where you can enjoy signature aufguss, carbonated spring water, and the facilities from 6:00 a.m. until late at night
Niigata Niigata City
"Gokurakuyu Makio Branch" is a super sento in Niigata City’s Nishi Ward known for its authentic sauna experience. Its signature attraction is a regularly held authentic aufguss on weekend nights, where you can enjoy dynamic waves of heat set to music. It also comes fully equipped with a dry sauna and a steam sauna, and the cold plunge bath features a crisp chill with binchotan charcoal. On weekends and public holidays, it opens early from 6:00 a.m., catering to a wide range of needs from morning sauna sessions to late-night closing saunas. In addition to an open-air bath with high-concentration carbonated spring water and a variety of functional baths, it also has a well-equipped dining area, making it a hub that supports the health and relaxation of the local community.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity30people
A spacious dry sauna with stepped seating. Staff regularly hold aufguss sessions, letting you experience intense heat and aroma for the ultimate sweat. It has a large capacity too, so you can relax and enjoy it at your own pace.
Sauna TypeMist Sauna
Capacity10people
The men's side features a steam sauna with gentle heat. It is a relaxing space ideal for alternating with the dry sauna or for extended detox sessions.
Sauna TypeSalt Sauna
Capacity6people
Mineral-rich salt helps remove invisible dirt and waste from the skin, improve metabolism, and promote beautiful skin.
Water QualityCharcoal Filtered Water
Capacity5people
A cold plunge bath softened by binchotan charcoal, gentle on the skin. It provides the ideal cool-down after a sauna session. Its clean, refreshing water quality is part of its appeal.
Closed Days: None
424 Makio, Nishi Ward, Niigata City, Niigata 950-2121
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more