Sauna Guides

Everything you need to know about sauna culture in Japan.

Japan Sauna Etiquette: Complete Guide for Foreigners

Everything you need to know before visiting a Japanese sauna — rules, customs, nudity, towels, and common mistakes to avoid.

Understanding the different types of Japanese bathing facilities and where saunas fit into the picture.

For heat seekers only — these hotel saunas push past 95°C. Ranked by actual temperature data.

A comprehensive list of hotels and facilities that welcome guests with tattoos, plus tips on covering up where needed.

The ultimate hot-cold-outdoor cycle: hotels where you can go from a blazing sauna to an open-air bath under the sky.

From luxury hotel saunas to cozy business-hotel baths — our curated picks for the best hotel sauna experiences in Tokyo.

Osaka takes its saunas seriously — from legendary super sento to hotel baths with the hottest rooms in the country. Here are our picks.

Three cities, three very different sauna cultures. Which Japanese city should you base your sauna trip around?

A practical walkthrough of your first Japanese sauna session — from the locker room to the perfect hot-cold-rest cycle.

The Finnish steam ritual has taken Japan by storm. What loyly is, why Japanese saunas do it so well, and where to find it.