Our baths & springs
Japanese bath
An experience for all senses
Sink down into one of the hot springs and gaze out over the archipelago, take an invigorating cold dip and feel how the heat of the sauna awakens your body and soul. Heat and cold, silence and conversation, tranquility and vitality come together here in a dynamic confluence.
Yasuragi is a large space and we welcome many guests, particularly at weekends. To ensure you enjoy the spa, we’ve divided the bathhouse up into different zones, some where you can chat, laugh and socialise with family and friends, others where you can look inwards in silence and stillness. If you’d prefer a more peaceful experience we recommend a visit in the evening or on ordinary weekdays. You can also take part in one of our peaceful activities in the dojo or book a spa treatment to ensure full relaxation.
The Japanese Bath
Ancient cleansing rituals, bracing cold plunges and warm water to wash away the everyday stresses and strains - our Japanese bathhouse is more than just a spa. It’s the very heart of the building, with breathtaking Brutalist architecture, cold and hot springs, saunas and a spectacular view over the Stockholm archipelago, all year round. Take a deep breath, let go and make space for stillness and reflection or laughter and conversation. You and your unique experience take centre stage here.
You’re welcome to wear the yukata and swimwear we give you, or use your own if you feel more comfortable that way.
Daiyokujo 大浴場 The big bath
As you enter the spa, the first thing you’ll see is the large warm bath, beautifully designed with inspiration from imperial Japanese courtyards. Here, your soul is free to exhale and the clean architectural lines are soothing to the senses. Water temperature 35 degrees.
Rotenburo 露天風呂 Outdoor Hot Springs
Close your eyes and allow yourself to be embraced by nature in our outdoor hot springs, inspired by Japanese onsen. Water temperature about 39 degrees Celsius.
In the morning and afternoon we have silent half-hours in the outdoor baths, allowing you to relax completely and enjoy the silence.
Ashiyu 足湯 Foot bath
Begin your visit with a foot bath. A gentle way to warm your body, from the bottom up. Water temperature 39 degrees.
Tansanburo 炭酸風呂 Carbonated Bath
A silent zone
Sit in silence and replenish your energy in the carbonated bath, where the small bubbles stimulate and reinvigorate your body and soul. Water temperature 39 degrees.
Mizoburo 水風呂 Cold Bath
Take a break and cool off in our exhilarating cold spring. Did you know that alternating between hot and cold is considered to have beneficial health effects on your blood circulation? Water temperature 12-14 degrees.
Dokutsuburo 洞窟風呂 Cavern Bath
A silent zone
Sink down into the water and look up at the majestic rocks on which Yasuragi rests. The contrast between the cool air and the warm water creates a wonderful sensation and the quiet, peaceful atmosphere encourages relaxation and contemplation. Water temperature 39 degrees.
Cold Bath and Outdoor Sauna 露天風呂
Experience the contrast between heat and cold in our outdoor sauna with views over the pine trees and the Stockholm archipelago, with an invigorating cold plunge bath alongside the sauna. The sauna is inspired by a building in Nara from 8th century Japan and combines ancient history with timeless architecture. Water temperature 12 degrees.
Ultrafiltration
At Yasuragi, we have a so-called Ultrafiltration system, which means that there is a built-in virus barrier in our mechanical water treatment. According to our supplier, we maintain better water values than the recommendations of the Public Health Agency. This prevents viruses from penetrating the filter and thus prevents the spread of infection in the water.
Influenza Virus and Our Bathing Environment
At Yasuragi, we have ultrafiltration, which means that there is a built-in virus barrier in our mechanical water treatment. This prevents viruses from passing through the filter, so infections cannot spread in the water. According to our supplier, we maintain better water values than the recommendations of the Public Health Agency.
Common questions about
Our baths and springs
Yasuragi is more than just a spa. It's a place for relaxation rooted in Japanese bathhouse culture. In the Japanese bath, you'll find various hot springs and saunas where you can unwind and recharge. It's important to respect other guests and follow our onsen etiquette.
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What are the opening hours for the Japanese bath?
The Japanese bath is open every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
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Do I have to use your swimwear, or can I bring my own?
While in our Japanese bath, we ask that you wear the swimwear provided at check-in. This is to help create a harmonious atmosphere with minimal distractions. For the same reason, all our guests wear a yukata (a traditional Japanese cotton robe) during their stay. We kindly ask that you respect this.
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How does the bathing ritual work?
Here’s how it works: You’ll receive one bath towel and two small washcloths for cleansing. Inside the washing area, you’ll find stools and buckets placed in front of taps. You wash yourself naked. Place one of the small towels on the stool and take a seat. Fill the bucket and pour water over yourself—again and again and again. When you begin to feel your body relax, slowly start washing.
Wet the cloth, add soap (everything you need is provided—soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion), and cleanse yourself thoroughly. It’s important that your entire body is clean before entering the bath. Then, rinse off by using the bucket again, just as you did at the beginning.
When you’re finished, show respect to the guests who come after you by placing the bucket back on the stool.
Now it’s time for the soul—sink into the warm spring waters. In the washing rooms, you’ll also find hot baths and a dry sauna. Nudity is permitted here for those who prefer.
Afterwards, put on your swimwear and head into the main bathhouse. You’re free to wander and discover our new experiences, such as the carbonated bath, sleep sauna, and much more. Further information about our experiences and daily activities is available on our digital screens.
Remember to drink plenty of water, as the environment is warm. In keeping with Japanese tradition, mobile phones are not permitted anywhere in the Japanese bath, the lounges, or the dojo.
YASURAGI MORE THAN JUST A SPA
A PLACE FOR RECREATION & REFLECTION
The Japanese word Yasuragi can be described as the blissful exhale you make when sinking into a hot spring and letting go for a while, a breath of the soul. Washing and bathing according to the ancient Japanese tradition is an excellent way to unwind and let go of everyday life. That's why you should start your visit to Yasuragi by cleansing yourself. Even today, the Japanese use this ancient meditative tradition to relax.
In Japan, water is seen as a symbol of purity, and they have elevated daily hygiene to a central and enjoyable part of life. At Yasuragi, you can experience the ritual that the Japanese have cultivated for millennia.
BATHING IN JAPAN
In Japan, due to volcanic activity, there are over 20,000 hot springs that are often rich in beneficial minerals. This type of springs have been believed to have miraculous powers in most cultures. Not surprising considering water is a necessity for life. Water has played a vital role in all world myths for this reason, especially in Japanese culture where the ancient Shinto folk religion emphasizes purity and reverence for nature. Water is seen as a symbol of purity.
The Japanese have truly elevated daily hygiene to a central and enjoyable part of life. Forget about quick showers.
To bathe Japanese-style ofuro means giving yourself time. Time to calmly sit on a small stool with a washcloth, soap, and a small basin under a low tap. Start by finding the right water temperature, then fill the tub and pour water over yourself. Repeat this process until your breathing calms down and you can feel relaxation setting in. A ritual the Japanese have cultivated for centuries.
Once you've unwound, take the washcloth and begin washing yourself. Start with your feet, the ones carrying you every day, give them a thorough massage and offer grateful thoughts. Continue in the same way with your hands, washing upward and inward toward the heart. If you have a friendly neighbor or friend on the stool next to you, you can ask for help in scrubbing your back, and of course, return the kindness.
After cleansing your body thoroughly, rinse off all soap and neatly put back the stool and basin, and remove your towels so it's nice and clean for the next guest. It's important to remember that we are all part of someone else's experience.
The next step is to enjoy the hot springs. In Japan, you cleanse yourself before bathing, unlike in some other cultures where you bathe to get clean.
Choose your bath time & quiet zones
If you choose to stay overnight with us, we kindly ask you to choose a bathing time in the afternoon/evening on the day of your arrival. If you wish to check in at 3:00 PM and check out at 11:00 AM, you can choose a bathing time from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM or 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
If you prefer to check in at 4:00 PM and stay until 12:00 PM, your bathing time is from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
Free Bathing Time
During late evening from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and on the day of departure from 8:00 AM until your check-out, no booking of bathing time is required. For day packages and if you have booked accommodation in one of our Ryokan, you have access to the baths throughout your stay.
Silent Areas
Welcome to enjoy a little extra of the silent zones in the Japanese bath. Here is a time to breathe deeply and just be with yourself for a moment.
- The Cave Bath
- Sleeping Sauna
- Carbonated Bath
- Silent Lounge with rocking chairs - a room furnished with sound-insulating materials to truly create a quiet environment.
The outdoor hot springs have silent half-hour periods where all you hear is the water, the sounds of nature, and your breath.
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