Circulate, delight, and fill up
Our signature plan, the standard choice for guests coming from far away. If you come to Nuka to Yuge and leave without experiencing this, you are missing out — that is how confidently we recommend it.
The first in Japan — enzyme bath × private sauna, in one flow
Wrapped in the gentle heat of the fermenting rice-bran enzyme bath, your body warms slowly to the core and circulation improves. In the sauna and cold bath that follow, your blood vessels expand and contract in turn, boosting circulation throughout the body even further.
By combining the enzyme bath and the sauna, you encourage circulation and feel a lightness in the body unlike any bathing experience before. All rentals are included, so you can come empty-handed.
| Hours | 9:00–19:00 (Set Plan reception 9:00–16:00). Closed Mondays and Thursdays |
| Facilities | Wi-Fi and chargers in every room |
| Rentals | Swimwear (when men and women use the sauna together), sauna hat and socks, bathing gown, sauna watch, Aufguss fan |
| Amenities | Shampoo, treatment, body soap, all-in-one gel, hair brush |
Why not à la carte? Leaving after the sauna alone is a waste
You can use the enzyme bath and the sauna separately. Still, what makes Nuka to Yuge what it is lies in the order: raising your core temperature with fermentation heat, then entering the sauna. There is a depth that only this sequence reaches.
The journey to Kyotango is not short. That is exactly why we recommend the Set Plan as the standard for guests who make the trip. The à la carte options are for days when you simply cannot make the time.
“A bathhouse where you can experience a rice-bran enzyme bath and a sauna together is probably the first in the world.” — SAUNACHELIN 2023, from the reasons for selection
The “enzyme bath × sauna” experience that earned the award, designed as one flow — that is this Set Plan. If you are looking for the experience SAUNACHELIN recognized, choose it without hesitation.
| Option | Duration | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Enzyme bath only | About 60 min | The origin of Nuka to Yuge, warmed to the core by fermentation heat. But a warmed body truly comes into its own in the sauna that follows. |
| Private sauna only | 90 / 150 min | Five private saunas, each with its own character. Starting from normal body temperature, it takes longer to go deep. |
| Set Plan — the Nuka to Yuge way | Long / Short | Enter the sauna with a body already warmed to the core. Go deep from the first round and let the circulation build — a design you cannot reproduce with either on its own. |
Flow
01 — Counseling. We ask about your physical condition and explain the experience.
02 — Enzyme bath. Warming from the core with the fermentation heat of rice bran promotes circulation and gets things flowing.
03 — Private sauna. Entering the sauna with your core temperature already raised boosts your metabolism further, and you feel energy filling the body.
Duration guide: Long about 3 hours 30 minutes / Short about 2 hours 30 minutes (enzyme bath 60 minutes + sauna 150 minutes for Long, 90 minutes for Short).
For first-timers
Most of our guests are trying an enzyme bath for the first time. Here are four things that are good to know.
- Hands-free. Bath towel, paper underwear, hair cap, and amenities are all included. Swimwear rental is also free with the Set Plan.
- Doctor-supervised counseling. We start by asking about your condition. If you are new to saunas, staff will guide you on temperature and how to bathe.
- Completely private. The sauna is yours alone. Guests with tattoos are welcome, with no need to worry about others. Conversation for two or silence for one — it is up to you.
- Clean rice bran. The enzyme bath uses 100% Kyotango rice bran. Daily turning and the fermentation heat (60–65°C) keep it clean.
More answers: see all FAQs.
What guests say
“The Set Plan is absolutely the one I recommend. I also felt reassured by how carefully the enzyme bath is maintained, including thoroughly turning the rice bran for every bathing session.” — Y.S
“We enjoyed the three-hour Set Plan. In the completely private sauna we chose our own music and relaxed without worrying about anyone around us. Even two hours in the sauna passed surprisingly quickly.” — T.M
“Our family enjoyed the Set Plan: the soft warmth of the enzyme bath, a private theater sauna, the intensely cold bath and time to rest. It was an experience unlike anything we had tried before.” — K.F
Pricing (per person, tax included)
All you choose is the time. The quality of the experience is the same for both. If in doubt, choose Long.
Long — about 3 h 30 min · the standard for guests from afar
¥20,000
Enzyme bath about 60 min + private sauna 150 min. The plan that lets you savor Nuka to Yuge fully. After warming to the core in the enzyme bath, cycle through sauna, cold bath, and open-air rest as many times as you like without being rushed. If you have come all the way to Kyotango, choose this.
Book LongShort — about 2 h 30 min · for days with limited time
¥18,000
Enzyme bath about 60 min + private sauna 90 min. For those whose sightseeing schedule simply cannot fit the Long plan. The flow is the same; only the sauna time is shorter.
Book ShortWeb booking is for 2 or more guests. We also welcome solo guests: a combination of enzyme bath and sauna that is effectively a set is arranged individually on the official LINE.
The online booking system (hacomono) is available in Japanese only. If you have trouble booking, contact us on LINE and we will help.
With whom? Pairs and groups
The only thing that changes with group size is how you spend the time. The price per person is the same for Long and Short.
Pair (2 guests) — Couples, partners, friends. A private space where conversation and silence are both yours.
Group (3–4 guests) — For sharing a kind of “reset” none of you have felt before.
Finish with the food of Tango terroir
Kyotango was selected for the Gastronomy City Award 2024. After the sauna, treat your body to a special meal made with local ingredients. Restaurants using the seafood and mountain produce of Tango are nearby.
Booking and cancellation notes
- Please cancel at least 2 days in advance. A cancellation fee of 50% applies the day before and 100% on the day.
- If you are unwell, please do not push yourself — contact us and we will discuss rescheduling.
- To change the date or time, please call us or message the official LINE.
- If this is your first time booking online, free member registration is required — first time only. From your second visit, you can book by simply logging in.
- The booking screen shows a duration of “120 minutes,” but the actual experience is about 3 hours 30 minutes (about 2 hours 30 minutes for Short).
- If your preferred date is fully booked, please ask on the official LINE. We may be able to offer a slot if a cancellation comes up.
The open-air rest areas of NOKOSET and YHDESSÄ are offered as a warm bath or a cold bath depending on the season: a warm bath until May 31, 2026, and a cold bath from June 1, 2026.