【Sauna Review】Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun in Hyogo, Japan

This time, I’ll introduce Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun, a popular hot spring and sauna facility located in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.

I’ve visited this facility several times, and every visit reminds me just how comfortable and well-equipped it is!

Even before I became interested in saunas, I used to visit this place simply to enjoy its hot spring baths.

Since this is a sauna review, I’ll focus mainly on the sauna facilities rather than the baths. However, SPA Suishun also offers a wide variety of baths, making it a great destination for anyone who enjoys Japanese hot springs.

Basic Information

First, let’s take a look at some basic information about Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun.

① About Suishun

Suishun is a chain of comprehensive hot spring and relaxation facilities operated by Beaver Records Co., Ltd.

Its facilities offer a wide range of services, including hot spring baths, saunas, hot stone spas, restaurants, and relaxation treatments.

The Suishun group operates nine facilities across Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, Hyogo, and Kumamoto Prefectures. Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun is one of these facilities and opened in 2014.

For more information, visit the official Suishun website:
https://suisyun.jp

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② Facilities and Services

As a comprehensive hot spring facility, Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun offers an impressive range of services.

In addition to hot spring baths, saunas, and hot stone spas, the facility also features:

• Hot yoga classes
• Beauty and aesthetic treatments
• Relaxation and massage services
• Korean-style body scrubbing treatments
• A hair salon

It’s amazing how many different services are available in one place!

③ Opening Hours and Closing Days

Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun is open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM, with last admission at midnight.

The facility is open year-round, although it may occasionally close for maintenance. With such long opening hours, you can easily spend an entire day relaxing here.

The operating hours of the main facilities are listed below.

Opening hours may change. Please check the official website before visiting.

④ Admission Fees

Admission fees and hot stone spa fees are listed below.

One thing I particularly appreciate about this facility is that it provides plenty of amenities. Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, skincare products, and hair dryers are available free of charge.

Fresh face towels and bath towels are also provided near the entrance to the bathing area. You can replace your wet towel with a clean one whenever you need to, which is a really convenient service!

1）Admission Fees

◆Standard Admission
The standard admission fee includes access to the reclining lounge, rental loungewear, face towels, and bath towels.

An additional bathing tax of ¥75 applies to guests aged 12 and older.

◆Weekday Bath-Only Plan
For those who simply want to enjoy the baths and saunas on weekdays, a more affordable plan is available.

This plan includes bathing facilities and rental towels but does not include loungewear or access to the reclining lounge.

An additional bathing tax of ¥75 applies.

◆After 9 PM Plan
If you’re visiting after 9:00 PM, you can take advantage of a discounted evening plan.

Like the weekday bath-only plan, it includes rental towels but excludes loungewear and reclining lounge access.

An additional bathing tax of ¥75 applies to guests aged 12 and older.

2）Hot Stone Spa Fees

You can enjoy the hot stone spa area, known in Japan as ganbanyoku, by paying an additional fee on top of the admission fee.

The hot stone spa cannot be used without purchasing admission.

The fee includes rental clothing specifically for the hot stone spa.

For the latest prices and information about other services, please visit the official website:
https://suisyun.jp/ashiya/fee

⑤ Tattoo Policy

According to the facility’s official website, guests with tattoos are not permitted to enter Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun.

This restriction also applies to temporary tattoo stickers.
If you have tattoos, please be aware of this policy before planning your visit.

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Access

Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun is located near the waterfront in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Ashiya is known as one of the most affluent residential areas in the Kansai region, and the facility certainly has a high-quality, relaxing atmosphere.

For detailed directions, visit the official website:
https://suisyun.jp/ashiya/access

① By Train

The facility is not particularly convenient to reach on foot from the nearest railway stations.

If you’re traveling by train, I recommend using the free shuttle bus.
Shuttle buses are available from the following stations:

• Hanshin Railway: Ashiya Station and Uchide Station
• Hankyu Railway: Shukugawa Station
• JR: Ashiya Station

Be sure to check the latest shuttle bus timetable before visiting.

② By Car

If you’re driving, the facility is relatively easy to access.

Approximate driving times are:

• From Osaka Station: 30–40 minutes
• From Sannomiya Station in Kobe: 20–30 minutes

The facility is also conveniently located near National Route 43 and the Hanshin Expressway’s Kobe and Bayshore routes.

There is a parking lot with space for approximately 200 vehicles, so finding a parking space is usually not difficult. Parking discounts are available depending on the services you use.

Please ask the front desk about parking validation when paying.

Sauna Review

Now, let’s move on to the main attraction: the saunas!

① Sauna Rooms

Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun has three different types of saunas.

1）Löyly Sauna

Photo source: Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun official website https://suisyun.jp/ashiya/sauna/

The Löyly Sauna is a relatively large sauna located inside the main bathing area.

It can accommodate approximately 20 people. There is also a large television inside, so you can watch TV while enjoying the heat.

The room is heated using far-infrared heating, with temperatures generally around 80–90°C (176–194°F). Personally, I find that it feels quite hot, even compared with other saunas at similar temperatures.

An automatic löyly system operates once every hour. In addition, the facility offers staff-led hot-air sessions five times a day, during which staff pour water onto the sauna stones and circulate the hot air. If you want to work up a serious sweat, I recommend visiting during one of these sessions!

The facility also regularly invites professional Aufguss performers to hold special events. If you’re interested, check the official blog for upcoming events before visiting.

Official blog:https://suisyun.jp/ashiya/blog

2）Meditation Sauna (Men’s Bathing Area Only)

Photo source: Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun official website https://suisyun.jp/ashiya/sauna/

The second sauna is the Meditation Sauna. This room is relatively small and dimly lit, and talking is prohibited. As its name suggests, it’s designed to provide a quiet environment where you can relax and focus on yourself.

Personally, I prefer this type of peaceful sauna, so I spend most of my sauna time here.

The room normally accommodates around four people, or perhaps six at most if everyone sits close together. Because of its limited capacity, it can sometimes be full. When that happens, you can either wait a little or use the larger Löyly Sauna instead.

Another great feature is that visitors can perform self-löyly by pouring water onto the sauna stones. However, there are specific rules to follow. For example, you should obtain permission from the other guests before pouring water and make sure the sand timer has finished.
Please respect these rules so that everyone can enjoy the sauna comfortably.

3）Herbal Salt Sauna

Photo source: Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun official website https://suisyun.jp/ashiya/sauna/

The third sauna is the Herbal Salt Sauna.

This sauna uses steam infused with traditional Japanese and Chinese medicinal herbs. The steam comes from the back of the room, filling the space with a pleasant herbal aroma. It feels wonderfully relaxing!

Salt is also provided inside the sauna.

The recommended way to use it is:
①Warm up your body until you begin sweating.
②Apply the provided salt to your skin.
③Wait for the salt to dissolve and blend with the moisture on your skin.
④Gently massage your skin with the dissolved salt.

At first, the room may feel a little underwhelming because the temperature is relatively low, probably around 50–60°C (122–140°F).

However, everything changes at the beginning of each hour!
Every hour, on the hour, the sauna features an event called the White Attraction, as shown in the photo below.

Photo source: Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun official website https://suisyun.jp/ashiya/sauna/

A huge amount of steam suddenly fills the room, turning the entire space completely white. Visibility becomes so poor that you can barely see anything around you! It’s a really fun and unusual experience.

The steam also makes the room feel much hotter, causing you to sweat considerably more. I absolutely love this Herbal Salt Sauna.

If you visit SPA Suishun, I highly recommend entering this sauna just before the beginning of the hour so you can experience the White Attraction for yourself!

② Cold Bath

Photo source: Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun official website https://suisyun.jp/ashiya/sauna/

The cold bath is located immediately next to the Löyly Sauna.
It’s fairly spacious and can accommodate approximately six or more adults sitting in the water at the same time.

The water temperature is generally around 15–16°C (59–61°F).
On some summer visits, I’ve noticed that the temperature was set even lower, at around 14°C (57°F).

It’s a refreshing way to cool down after a hot sauna session.

③ Relaxation Chairs

After enjoying the sauna and cold bath, it’s time to relax! There are four relaxation chairs inside, near the cold bath. These are often occupied, especially during busy periods.

However, the outdoor bathing area offers additional seating. There are approximately four reclining deck chairs and around ten regular relaxation chairs.

Photo source: Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun official website https://suisyun.jp/ashiya/sauna/

On a sunny day, relaxing outside in the fresh air after a sauna session feels absolutely wonderful!

Other Facilities

Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun offers much more than just hot springs and saunas.

As mentioned earlier, the facility includes a restaurant, café, hot yoga studio, relaxation salon, beauty salon, and hair salon.
Among these, there are two facilities that I particularly enjoy.

① Ashiya Suishuntei Restaurant

The first is Ashiya Suishuntei, the restaurant inside the facility.

The restaurant is bright, clean, and very comfortable. If you get a seat by the window, you can even enjoy your meal while looking out over the sea!

And most importantly, the food is delicious. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, including Japanese set meals, noodles, à la carte dishes, and desserts. There is also a good selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

The prices are slightly higher than average, but I think the food and overall experience are well worth it.

Here are a couple of dishes I’ve enjoyed during previous visits.

◆Katsu Curry (Japanese Curry with Breaded Pork Cutlet)

◆Katsudon (Rice Bowl Topped with Breaded Pork Cutlet and Egg)

Looking at these photos makes me hungry all over again!
And yes, I know I ended up choosing two pork cutlet dishes. I just really like them!

For more information about the restaurant, visit the official website:
https://suisyun.jp/ashiya/restaurant

② Reclining Lounge

The second facility I highly recommend is the reclining lounge. This area is incredibly comfortable.

You can take a nap, watch television, read a novel, or enjoy some manga. The reclining chairs have adjustable backrests and footrests, allowing you to stretch out and relax. Some chairs are also equipped with individual television screens.

To use the lounge, you need to wear the facility’s rental loungewear or the clothing provided for the hot stone spa.

One of the most impressive features is the huge collection of reading materials. The lounge has approximately 10,000 books, including manga, magazines, and novels! You can even search the facility’s manga collection through its website to see which titles are available before visiting. There are also books and manga related to saunas and hot springs.

In fact, this is where I read the entire manga series Sado by Katsuki Tanaka, a popular manga about Japanese sauna culture. If you’re interested in saunas, I definitely recommend checking it out!

On a recent visit, I also discovered several novels that I’d been wanting to read.

Spending the morning enjoying the sauna and then relaxing all afternoon with manga and novels sounds like a perfect day to me.

For more information about the reclining lounge, visit:
https://suisyun.jp/ashiya/recliner

Final Thoughts

That concludes my review of Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture. This is one of my favorite hot spring and sauna facilities in the Kansai region.

The quality of the facilities is excellent, and there’s so much to enjoy that you could easily spend an entire day here.

I particularly recommend the peaceful Meditation Sauna and the unique White Attraction experience in the Herbal Salt Sauna.

The delicious restaurant food and comfortable reclining lounge make the experience even better.

Whether you’re a serious sauna enthusiast or simply looking for a relaxing day at a Japanese hot spring facility, Shioashiya Onsen SPA Suishun is well worth visiting.

I hope you get the chance to experience it for yourself!

Thank you for reading!

鳴山シンゴ / Shingo Naruyama

化学メーカー社員／ブロガー | Chemical Manufacturer Employee / Blogger

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