Sauna pride: extra-large cold plunge bath and Showa-era retro sauna
Kagoshima Kirishima City
Sauna 24 Takarano-yu is a men-only sauna facility located in Kokubu, Kirishima. Its name and atmosphere still reflect the fact that it used to operate 24 hours, giving the place a deep Showa-era retro vibe. The sauna room is a dry, strong-style environment heated by a far-infrared stove, reaching about 92°C for a solid heat experience. Noteworthy is the cold plunge bath, which is even larger than the hot tub and is continuously fed by natural well water pouring from a lion-head spout in the center. The water temperature varies with the seasons but is around a mellow 18°C–20°C, providing a very comfortable cooldown.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity12people
A rectangular sauna whose cedar plank walls give off a pleasant scent, comfortably seating about 12 people. An Olympia gas far-infrared stove sits inside, keeping the room around 90°C–94°C. It is a slightly low-humidity, Showa-era strong dry style that is not stifling; the heat works steadily, allowing for an intensive sweat.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity10people
This cold plunge bath is built larger than the hot tub and is truly made for sauna use. Drinkable natural well water gushes from a centrally placed lion-head spout in a continuous flow. Without a chiller, the water temperature changes with the seasons but is felt to be about 18°C–20°C. The mellow, soft-feeling water is extremely pleasant on the skin.
Closed Days: Monday, Sunday, Holiday
3-34-5-2 Kokubu Chuo, Kirishima, Kagoshima 899-4332, Japan
Gender Access
Male Only
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Sauna pride: extra-large cold plunge bath and Showa-era retro sauna
Kagoshima Kirishima City
Sauna 24 Takarano-yu is a men-only sauna facility located in Kokubu, Kirishima. Its name and atmosphere still reflect the fact that it used to operate 24 hours, giving the place a deep Showa-era retro vibe. The sauna room is a dry, strong-style environment heated by a far-infrared stove, reaching about 92°C for a solid heat experience. Noteworthy is the cold plunge bath, which is even larger than the hot tub and is continuously fed by natural well water pouring from a lion-head spout in the center. The water temperature varies with the seasons but is around a mellow 18°C–20°C, providing a very comfortable cooldown.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity12people
A rectangular sauna whose cedar plank walls give off a pleasant scent, comfortably seating about 12 people. An Olympia gas far-infrared stove sits inside, keeping the room around 90°C–94°C. It is a slightly low-humidity, Showa-era strong dry style that is not stifling; the heat works steadily, allowing for an intensive sweat.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity10people
This cold plunge bath is built larger than the hot tub and is truly made for sauna use. Drinkable natural well water gushes from a centrally placed lion-head spout in a continuous flow. Without a chiller, the water temperature changes with the seasons but is felt to be about 18°C–20°C. The mellow, soft-feeling water is extremely pleasant on the skin.
Closed Days: Monday, Sunday, Holiday
3-34-5-2 Kokubu Chuo, Kirishima, Kagoshima 899-4332, Japan
Gender Access
Male Only
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