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Sand Bath Experience Guide

Sand Bath Experience Guide

A guide to the sand bath experience at Saraku.

Guide to Your Sand Bath Experience

The 'Natural Sand Steam Onsen,' a rarity in the world, utilizes the abundant hot springs that naturally gush out on the coast. Our team of skilled professionals, led by our sand-raking staff, manages the experience to ensure your safety and comfort. However, because we use the sand 'as is,' warmed naturally by the onsen, improper use can lead to unexpected accidents. Therefore, if this is your first time, please read this guide carefully to make your sand bath experience a wonderful memory.

① Reception & Payment

Reception and Payment

Reception and Payment

Take the escalator from outside to the 2nd floor and decide on your experience at the reception. We will provide you with a yukata of the right size. Please let us know if you have a preference.

② Changing in the Locker Room

② Changing in the Locker Room

Preparation in the Locker Room

  1. Take off your shoes at the entrance of the changing room and put them in a plastic bag.
  2. Choose a locker you like and place your shoes on the bottom shelf.
  3. Change into 'only the yukata'.
  4. If you rented innerwear, please wear it under the yukata.
    ※Don't forget to bring your sand-protection towel (Saraku memorial towel) and locker key.
    ※Please do not wear any clothing, underwear, or swimsuits other than the rented items.

③ To the Sand Bath

Moving to the Sand Bath Facility

After changing, you will move to the sand bath facility. You will pass through an outdoor area, so please be careful, especially on rainy or windy days.
  1. After changing, don't forget your 'Saraku memorial towel' and head towards the sand bath.
    ※Men: Proceed to the far left when facing the bath area.
    ※Women: Proceed to the far right when facing the bath area.
  2. Take a pair of sandals from the case and head outside.
    ※This is where men and women meet.
  3. After exiting the building, proceed to the right.
    ※Please be aware that there are non-Saraku users present.
  4. Go down the stairs on your left.
    ※If you have difficulty with your legs, please consult the staff in advance.
  5. Head straight to the sand bath facility.
  6. Follow the staff's instructions and enjoy!

Directions to the Sand Bath Facility

1. Don't forget your Saraku memorial towel and head to the sand bath.
1. Don't forget your Saraku memorial towel and head to the sand bath.
2. Put on the sandals on your left and go outside.
2. Put on the sandals on your left and go outside.
3. Proceed to the right.
3. Proceed to the right.
4. Go down the stairs on your left.
4. Go down the stairs on your left.
5. Head straight to the sand bath facility.
5. Head straight to the sand bath facility.
6. Follow the instructions and enjoy!
6. Follow the instructions and enjoy!

④ After the Sand Bath

Rinse Sand off Your Hair and Body

Please return all rented items. You may take the Saraku memorial towel home.
  1. When you return from the sand bath, please return your sandals to the case in front of the building.
  2. Proceed towards the bath area and return your yukata and innerwear to the return slot. The entrance is before the sandal case.
    ※Men: Left side as you enter the passage from outside.
    ※Women: Right side as you enter the passage from outside.
  3. Please rinse the sand off thoroughly with a shower or by pouring hot water over yourself.
    ※Pay close attention to areas where sand can easily get trapped, like between your toes, on your back, and neck.
  4. Wash your body and hair well before entering the onsen.
  5. Please make sure all sand is removed before entering the onsen.
  6. Enjoy the onsen and sauna at your leisure!

After the Sand Bath

1. Return the sandals to the case on the left.
1. Return the sandals to the case on the left.
2. Return the yukata and innerwear to the return slot on the left.
2. Return the yukata and innerwear to the return slot on the left.
3. Rinse off the sand thoroughly with a shower or by pouring water.
3. Rinse off the sand thoroughly with a shower or by pouring water.
4. Wash your hair and body before entering the onsen.
4. Wash your hair and body before entering the onsen.
5. Make sure to remove all sand.
5. Make sure to remove all sand.
6. Enjoy the onsen and sauna!
6. Enjoy the onsen and sauna!

⑤ Enjoy the Onsen and Sauna

⑤ Enjoy the Onsen and Sauna
Also known as a fossil of onsen and seawater

The Onsen Water and Its Benefits

The onsen water is a sodium-chloride spring, the same used in the sand steam onsen.

According to medical research by Kagoshima University School of Medicine, the bathing benefits have been proven effective for conditions accompanied by pain, stiffness, and coldness, such as neuralgia, rheumatism, lower back pain, frozen shoulder, knee joint pain, post-stroke paralysis, fractures, poor circulation, and menopausal disorders.

In addition to the onsen, there is also a dry sauna. Please enjoy the difference from the sand bath.

⑥ Enjoyment After the Bath

Dining, Shops, and Drink Corner

● 3rd Floor Noodle Shop 'Takashi'
Hours: 11:00 - 15:30
Closed: Wednesdays

● 2nd Floor Shop & Drink Corner
The shop offers a variety of souvenirs from Ibusuki.
The drink corner has various vending machines.

● 1st Floor Drink Corner
Vending machines are available right outside the changing rooms.
Benches are also available for you to wait for your companions.