SPA:BLIC
Tokyo, Japan
About
SPA:BLIC is a Japanese-style sauna house in Akasaka, built around two rooms. One holds a steady humidity through an automated löyly system, the other a nine-person room for self-poured löyly over lava stone. Sunken hot and cold tubs sit beneath a high ceiling, with a private-room sauna and overnight stays on offer.
Good to know
- Cold plunge available on site: use it between rounds for the classic contrast cycle.
- Runs aufguss sessions: a guided löyly ritual where an attendant fans the steam around the room on a schedule.
- Bookable as a private session: rent the room for your group rather than sharing with strangers.
- Urban venue: it sits inside the city rather than at a coast or lake. A session fits into a day in town.
Hours
- 11:00-08:00 (next day)
- last entry 06:00
Hours effective from 1 April 2023 per the venue's own access page
Common questions
Do I need to book SPA:BLIC?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking. The whole sauna can also be hired privately.
How much does SPA:BLIC cost?
Sessions are typically under ¥25 a person.
Does SPA:BLIC have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
When is SPA:BLIC open?
Typical hours are 11:00-08:00 (next day); last entry 06:00. Hours effective from 1 April 2023 per the venue's own access page.
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