Hyogo Prefecture Hot Spring & Sauna Facilities TOP3
Among the hot spring and sauna facilities in Hyogo Prefecture, we comprehensively evaluate the quality of the sauna, the quality of the cold plunge bath, the quality of the natural hot spring, the outdoor relaxation environment, the food, the overall atmosphere of the facility, and customer service, and introduce particularly recommended facilities in a ranking format.
All Information Based on Actual Experience
All facilities listed on this site have been personally visited and experienced by the operator. All photos and reviews are original. We carefully select and introduce only the facilities that were truly exceptional.
Kobe Sauna & Spa
An established sauna in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, frequented since high school days. The Finnish sauna, enveloped in the scent of imported kelo wood and vihta from Finland, offers a supreme experience in a meditative space with no TV or background music. The combination of the 11.7°C cold plunge bath and outdoor relaxation is perfect. Visited during Typhoon No. 18 with a 24-hour unlimited sauna stay plan, enjoying outdoor relaxation in the typhoon rain at night and three sauna sessions in the morning at 4:30 AM in a private setting. The facility offers a sense of security like a home sauna, with the natural hot spring 'Kami no Yu', exquisite ginger pork and fried chicken, and naps in the reclining room.
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Arima Kaido Onsen Suzuran no Yu
A hot spring facility in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, featuring Arima-type source water flowing directly from the source. The 17°C cold plunge bath, blended with the renowned 'Miya Water' and source water, is superb, offering a soft, enveloping sensation. You can perform self-löyly in the Finnish sauna with the scent of vihta, and the outdoor relaxation in the garden created in the forest allows you to become one with nature. Feel the true nature in the nude, listening to the wind, insect sounds, and water, and smelling the earth and wood. As you sharpen your senses, the fatigue and distractions accumulated in daily life gradually disappear. This is a superb facility with an addictive charm, providing the same impression even on a second visit.
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ZIKKAI SPA
A hot spring facility surrounded by nature in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture, with source water flowing directly from the source. It features two types of saunas: the 90°C 'Hot Wind Furnace' with a Sawo-made iki stove, and the 60°C 'Rock Cave Furnace' where you can enjoy applying salt to your skin. After cooling down in the 13°C cold plunge bath, head to the bonfire area. The scent and sound of the bonfire, along with natural sounds like birdsong and the wind, stimulate your senses. The largest open-air bath in the Kansai region features sodium-calcium chloride spring water flowing directly from the source, keeping your body warm long after bathing. It's a facility where you can spend time deeply relaxing in a quiet mountain setting.