Nieno S.
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We visited this place as two European men. From the outside, the building looks quite futuristic and is beautifully designed. Once inside, it quickly becomes clear how cramped everything is. You’re obligated to take off your shoes at the entrance, but there isn’t really any space or seating to do so.
There are separate changing rooms for men and women, where you’ll also find the lockers and a sink. These rooms are small and constantly quite busy. You’re required to wear swimwear, and no bathrobe is provided. It’s not possible to go from the sauna to the upper observation deck without taking off your wet swim trunks and getting fully dressed again. Sauna culture in Japan is modest, so keep that in mind. I recommend doing a few sauna rounds downstairs first and finishing with the view at the top. Although the room was very humid and all the windows were fogged up, so there wasn’t very much to see.
The sauna itself is of good quality and gets properly hot. Unfortunately, wearing slippers inside is not allowed. With all the water and the mats in the changing rooms, it feels a bit unhygienic. Also note that Japanese people tend to talk a lot and quite loudly in the sauna, so true relaxation isn’t really possible.
All in all, it was a fun experience and we were able to enjoy the warmth. Relaxing wasn’t exactly the case, but I think if you adjust your expectations, it can still be quite enjoyable.