The Kansai region’s biggest hot spring style theme park Solaniwa Onsen, spanning 16,500m², is set open on floors 2 to 5 at Osaka Bay Tower North on February 26, 2019.
Osaka Resort City 200 (ORC 200) changed its name to Osaka Bay Tower on March 27, 2018. Following that, Hotel Osaka Bay Tower―which welcomes all guests from business people to families―underwent a re-branding and re-opened on March 29. The tower is now set to expand its facilities even further with the grand opening of Solaniwa Onsen.
The hot spring theme park is themed on “Beauty, Healing, Taste.” It will be decked out with natural hot springs, stone saunas, relaxation facilities, restaurants, stores and more. Based on the concept of the Azuchi–Momoyama period of Japanese history, the park fuses traditional Japan with the modern to offer a unique and exceptional experience.
The area in which the park is being set up is where an already hugely popular theme park is based. A world fair is set to take place there in 2025 which will bring more international attention to the Osaka Bay area.
There will be many types of bathing experiences on offer at Solaniwa Onsen such as a natural hot spring with low alkalinity for beautiful skin, an open-air bath with the water source running into it, a bath that overlooks an immense Japanese-style garden, a bath with carbonic acid water, another that changes daily, and more. There are also baths that can be booked for 2-5 people for a more private bathe.
The female locker room at the park is home to Japan’s biggest powder room which spans close to 100m². There they have a range of beauty equipment, cosmetic rental services and more. The menu includes a combination of traditional food crafted by Tsubouchi Sekisai―who is said to have been a chef to Oda Nobunaga―and modern cuisine.
Step back into the Azuchi–Momoyama period at Solaniwa Onsen.
Information
Solaniwa Onsen Osaka Bay Tower
Address: 1-2-3 Benten, Minato Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Grand Opening: February 26, 2019
Opening Hours: 11:00am-9:00am (next day)
Price: Weekday ¥2,400 / Weekends & Holidays ¥2,600 / Special Day ¥2,800
Access: The closest station is Bentenchō Station which is connected to the Osaka Loop Line and Osaka Metro Chūō Line. You can also access the station by boarding the Rapid train on the JR Line at Kansai Airport Station (ETA: 60-minutes).
Official Website: http://www.solaniwa.com
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Odaiba Tokyo Ooedo-Onsen Monogatari is a hot spring 'theme park' popular with both local and foreign tourists that recreates the look and life of Edo. Projecting mapping by NAKED was brought to the entrance of the establishment on March 22, 2018.
The projection mapping display flies out across the hot spring water from the buildings. The footbath area themed on the 53 Stations of the Tōkaidō from the Edo Period is wrapped in ukiyo-e and patterns found on yukata, a popular dresswear in the building.
At "Happyaku Yacho" on the main street in the building where the stalls are lined up, paper lanterns and digital lights illuminate to recreate the atmosphere of a festival during Edo.
Experience an Edo festival in Odaiba at Ooedo-Onsen Monogatari!■information
Odaiba Tokyo Ooedo-Onsen Monogatari
Opening Hours: 11:00am-9:00am Next Day (Managed until 10:00pm)
Address: 2-6-3 Aomi, Koto, Tokyo
TEL: 03-5500-1126
URL: http://daiba.ooedoonsen.jp/
Odaiba Tokyo Ooedo-Onsen Monogatari × Projection Mapping by NAKED
Permanent display from March 22, 2018.
Time: 30-minutes after sunset until 12:00pm.
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Fujiyama Onsen is currently undergoing renovation and will reopen on July 14. Located in Yamanashi Prefecture, the site sits at the foot of Mount Fuji.
The facility is being fitted with a new stone sauna where you can have a clear view of Mount Fuji. There's also a new hammock resting spot as well as hot yoga classes amongst other things. All of these changes transform Fujiyama Onsen from a simple natural hot spring site into a full-day experience. The fourth and highest floor now has a relaxation area with a picturesque view. There's also other stone saunas in a quiet area with the lights dimmed for winding down, as well as break rooms called 'hot rooms.' Hot rooms are equipped with heated flooring and there's a reading corner with manga and magazines as well as cushions. Everyone is free to move between the sauna area and hot rooms. *A separate fee of ¥600 is charged for use of the stone sauna area and hot room space. The third floor resting area has rooms with tatami flooring and a wide view of Mount Fuji as well as hammocks and a kid's room. There are 6 hammocks - three chair types and three for laying down. The menu of the site's restaurant, Fujiyama Dining, has also been updated. You can look forward to specially made Yamanashi Prefecture chicken and lots of locally source ingredients as well as beer. Hot Yoga classes begin from July 21. By exercising at high temperatures, you'll be able to stretch your muscles much easier as well as get rid of any waste in your body. It's also good for dieting and your skin. Gaze at Mount Fuji while having a relaxing time at Fujiyama Onsen. ■Information Fujiyama Onsen Address: 4-17-1 Shinnishihara, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture Business Hours ・Morning Bath: 7:00am-9:00am ・Regular Bath: 10:00am-11:00pm ・Restaurant: 11:30am-10:30pm (Last Orders 10:00pm) Price ・Morning Bath: Adults ¥620 / Children ¥310 ・Regular Bath: Adults - Weekdays ¥1,400 / Weekends & Holidays ¥1,700 Children - Weekdays ¥700 / Weekends & Holidays - ¥850¥1,700 *Price includes entry fee, bath towel and face towel rental. *Weekday prices to adopt weekend and holiday prices during the summer season. *Includes stone sauna yukata and dry towel rental. TEL: 0555-22-1126 Website: http://www.fujiyamaonsen.jp/index.html -
Hotel Nampuro is located in Shimabara Onsen in Nagasaki Prefecture and has been around for 110 years. The hotel recently held the grand opening two infinity pools. One gives an unbroken view of the Ariake Sea and the other a lush garden. The concept behind the pools is to get people closer to Shimabara’s natural environment. Guests can enjoy feeling the sea breeze from ideal locations close amongst Shimabara’s abundance of lush greenery and the Ariake Sea while offering an exquisite resort experience you can’t get in the city.
The unique design of the open-air infinity pool makes it seem as if it flows into the sea itself. There’s also an observation deck next to the pool too where people can gaze across the gorgeous waters. The location also makes for a great power and energy spot as one can see the morning sun rise from Kumamoto across the shore. Guests can enjoy the sight in the morning, daytime and nighttime. The other infinity pool is built by the garden restaurant deck terrace and blends in with the surrounding nature. Beyond the horizon lies Shimabara’s waters, sky and nature which becomes one with the edge of the pool. The sky and trees also reflect on the surface of the water, making it feel like you’re floating on top of a cloud in the sky. The pool is around 50cm deep so children can enjoy themselves too. There are also jets fitted on the sides of the pool. The poolside wooden deck is fitted with tables and sofas to enhance that resort feel. They also serve breakfast and there’s a BBQ too. Guests can look forward to the 300+ trees in the garden being lit up in a magical and mystical performance, giving the air a touch of romance. It offers an experience like no other as you’re wrapped in a forest of lights under a starry sky. Consider Hotel Nampuro if your trip to Japan is taking you to Nagasaki Prefecture. ■Information Hotel Nampuro Address: 2-7331-1 Bentenmachi, Shimabara, Nagasaki Access: http://www.nampuro.com/access/ TEL: 0957-62-5111 Bookings: https://www.nampuro.com/special/tabeho.html Homepage: http://www.nampuro.com/
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HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE
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Hours: 10:00-20:00
Venue: Shinsaibashi PARCO B1F Pop-Up Space (1-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka)
Official Site: https://ghibli-harajukucollective-ec.com
Online Store (Open until March 31, 2023): https://ec.ghibli-harajukucollective-ec.com
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