Shizuoka Ito City
A Izu resort where you can enjoy a natural hot spring fed directly from the source and a Harvia sauna
"LiveMax Resort Ito-Kawana" is a hot spring resort hotel in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It features a full-fledged löyly sauna equipped with a stove made by Harvia, a top Finnish brand, and after a pleasant sweat, you can enjoy deep relaxation in a dedicated Adirondack chair. Its signature natural hot spring is fed directly from the source, offering highly heat-retaining chloride and sulfate spring water. In addition to open-air public baths and open-air baths with views of Sagami Bay and abundant nature, you can also enjoy the fresh waters in the Shigaraki-ware open-air baths in the guest rooms and in the private baths. With well-equipped facilities such as a restaurant and a pool, it offers a luxurious stay where you can forget everyday life and soothe both body and mind.
A spacious public bath with an open atmosphere overlooking Sagami Bay and lush greenery. You can luxuriate in natural hot spring water from a chloride and sulfate spring with excellent heat retention, fed directly from the source. With indoor baths and open-air baths, you can spend a soothing moment surrounded by fresh water while admiring the natural beauty of each season.
A private bath that families and couples can use without hesitation. Enjoy exclusive access to high-quality natural hot spring water fed directly from the source and relax to your heart's content without worrying about those around you. In a quiet space, you can slowly soak in the warmth of the water and enjoy a special moment of healing.
A private open-air bath made of Shigaraki ware, available in some guest rooms. In a completely private space where no one will disturb you, you can enjoy the famous source-fed hot spring water as often as you like. Take in the views of Sagami Bay and the vast natural scenery all to yourself while fully enjoying an exquisite bathing experience.
A full-fledged löyly sauna that uses a stove made by Harvia, a top brand in saunas and spas. Heat and steam rising from the sauna stones help maintain the room's humidity and encourage a comfortable sweat. After thoroughly warming your body, you can enjoy a deeply relaxing time in Adirondack chairs designed based on ergonomics.
A cold plunge bath located right next to the sauna room. It quickly tightens your heated body and lets you fully enjoy the refreshing feeling of alternating between hot and cold baths. After cooling down in the cold plunge bath, you can rest in a dedicated relaxation chair and enjoy a premium refreshment experience as if the blood were coursing through your entire body.
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