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Sand Bath Hall SARAKU
After taking a Suna-mushi sand bath, you will feel refreshed. This is one of the world's most unique experiences.
"Suna-mushi" is a method of bathing that entails visitors soaking themselves in hot sand heated by a hot spring that emerges from the seashore.
Since about 300 years ago, this Japanese-style sauna has been popular among the locals.
You can enjoy the sand bath by simply wearing a yukata (Japanese casual kimono) after registering at the front desk. Then, lie down on your back, where the staff will guide you and pour hot sand over your yukata. As the sand is very hot, approximately 55 degrees Celsius, you will be sweating all over your body after a few minutes. The relaxing environment is a unique experience, and you can detoxify your body from the bottom of your heart while listening to the sound of the waves.
Upon completing the Suna-mushi sand bath, take a shower to remove the sand, and then relax in the Onsen. Experience a refreshing and refreshing feeling by sweating profusely in this world's most unusual bathing method.
Highlights
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Suna-mushi, a Japanese-style sauna with a history dating back more than 300 years.
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You can experience it in an all-weather facility on the seashore.
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Relax while listening to the sound of the waves.
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Sweat will be pouring out of your body in about 10 minutes.
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The sand bath on the beach is a rarity in the world.
Photos
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![Put on a yukata, lie down on the sand, and let the staff pour sand on you]()
Put on a yukata, lie down on the sand, and let the staff pour sand on you
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![The Suna-mushi area has a roof, so you don't have to worry even if it rains]()
The Suna-mushi area has a roof, so you don't have to worry even if it rains
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![After sweating in the Suna-mushi sand bath, take a hot spring to refresh]()
After sweating in the Suna-mushi sand bath, take a hot spring to refresh
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
Not available
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Re-entry is not allowed.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
No free Wi-Fi available.
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Is eating and drinking allowed? Also, is it possible to bring in food and beverages?
On the third floor, "Ramen TAKA" is made by a local noodle manufacturing company.
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Are coin lockers available?
Paid coin lockers are available. Free lockers with locks are available in the changing rooms.
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Are there any discount tickets available?
Group discounts are available (20 people or more).
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Can I do Suna-mushi sand bath even if it is raining? And can I go all year round?
Loof over, all-weather Suna-Mushi sand bath area on the beach, so you can enjoy the Suna-muishi regardless of the weather. Visitors can also enter the Suna-mushi sand bath all year round. However, operations may be suspended in the event of stormy weather or typhoons.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 砂むし会館 砂楽
- Postal Code
- 891-0406
- Address
- 5-25-18 Yunohama, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima
- Telephone
- 0993-23-3900
- Holiday
- Open every day
- Hours
- 8:30am - 8:30pm (9pm close)
- Admission
- 1,100 yen for adults and 600 yen for elementary school students and younger (fee includes rental yukata)
- Directions
- Approximately 18 minutes walk from Ibusuki Station on the JR Ibusuki-makurazaki Line.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Website
- Official Website (English)