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The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths

Sauna Heaven Soka

Sōka, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SAUNAS & BATHS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 78 2026
Sauna Heaven Soka

Men's-only sauna facility across from Soka City Hall, with a sauna room, cold plunge pool and outdoor relaxation area but no hot bath. The sauna room has stairs, tiered seats and two stoves, so temperature changes with where guests sit.

Highlights

  • Multi-level sauna with two stoves
  • Staff Aufguss about every 30 minutes
  • Outdoor area with wind chimes

Good to know

  • Swimwear required in outdoor relaxation area
  • No outside food or drinks
  • Female staff enter changing rooms and bathroom

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