Sauna and Capsule Hotel Hokuo
Tokyo, Japan
About
Hokuo is a sauna and capsule hotel in Ueno with a Finnish sauna and a seventh-floor outdoor bath. A premium aufguss session runs four times each evening, and day-use tickets are sold on top of overnight stays. The floor is men only.
Good to know
- Runs aufguss sessions: a guided löyly ritual where an attendant fans the steam around the room on a schedule.
- Set up outdoors: weather is part of the experience, so dress for the walk between cabin and water.
Hours
- Sauna access 12:00-23:00, reservation required (3-hour course)
- 22:00-10:00 next day, walk-in without reservation
Men only. Floor closed for cleaning 10:00-12:00 and 04:00-05:00; no regular closed day stated on the venue's own site.
Common questions
Do I need to book Sauna and Capsule Hotel Hokuo?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking. Booking ahead is also available.
How much does Sauna and Capsule Hotel Hokuo cost?
Sessions are typically under ¥25 a person.
When is Sauna and Capsule Hotel Hokuo open?
Typical hours are Sauna access 12:00-23:00, reservation required (3-hour course); 22:00-10:00 next day, walk-in without reservation. Men only. Floor closed for cleaning 10:00-12:00 and 04:00-05:00; no regular closed day stated on the venue's own site..
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