| Instruction language | English, Japanese |
Due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, we may contact you to cancel your booking after it has been confirmed. (In this case, no cancellation fee will be charged.)
*Please note that the event may be canceled or the time and course may be changed depending on the weather and water level.
*Customers who are hungover or feeling unwell are asked to refrain from participating in the experience.
*Pregnant women are not permitted to participate.
Other special notes
*If you need to cancel or change your order, please contact us by phone as soon as possible.
*Please note that cancellations due to customer reasons will be handled according to our cancellation policy.
[Regarding clothing and belongings] Please bring your usual sauna set (swimsuit, sauna wear, sauna hat, towel, etc.). Also, please bring drinks to stay hydrated during your sauna session.
Monday 07:00–17:00
Tuesday 07:00–17:00
Wednesday 07:00–17:00
Thursday 07:00–17:00
Friday 07:00–17:00
Saturday 07:00–17:00
Sunday 07:00–17:00
The Minamifurano Outdoor Sauna Experience offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a sauna surrounded by Hokkaido's natural beauty. It combines the warmth of a sauna with the refreshing cool-down in one of Hokkaido's clearest natural streams, providing a truly immersive and revitalizing experience in nature.
This outdoor sauna experience is special because it's nestled in nature, allowing you to cool down in the clear streams of Furano. It emphasizes becoming one with nature to achieve a state of deep relaxation, known as 'totonou'. Additionally, international guests are welcome, as English-speaking guides are available to assist you.
For the Minamifurano Outdoor Sauna Experience, it is recommended to wear swimwear. You are encouraged to bring your own swimwear, along with other personal sauna goods like a sauna hat, to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
While specific rules aren't extensively detailed, general etiquette for an outdoor experience in nature involves respecting the environment and other participants. This includes maintaining cleanliness, being mindful of noise levels, and using the natural stream for cool-down respectfully to preserve its pristine condition for everyone.
To fully enjoy the Minamifurano Outdoor Sauna Experience, it is recommended to bring your own personal sauna goods. This typically includes items such as a sauna hat, swimwear, and a towel. Having these ready allows for a hassle-free and comfortable session.
No, language is not a barrier for international visitors. The Minamifurano Outdoor Sauna Experience is welcoming to guests from all over the world, and English-speaking guides are available on-site to assist and guide you throughout the entire experience.
The cool-down phase of the Minamifurano Outdoor Sauna Experience is a highlight, allowing you to immerse yourself in Furano's pristine clear stream. This natural 'water bath' offers a refreshing contrast to the sauna heat, fostering a unique sensation of being integrated with nature and achieving a state of revitalization.
'Totonou' (ととのう) refers to a deeply balanced and revitalized state achieved through the cycle of heating in a sauna and cooling down, typically in cold water or a natural stream. In the Minamifurano Outdoor Sauna, this means experiencing profound relaxation and a sense of harmony by alternating between the sauna heat and the refreshing clear stream cool-down.