Herbal and yakuso saunas in Kumamoto — 2 facilities
2 facilities in Kumamoto could be confirmed, on their official site or an equally citable source, to use herbs in the sauna as a permanent part of what they offer. 2 of them can be used as a private or reserved room, 0 are shared only.
By style: Thai-style herbal steam (1) and Yakuso (medicinal herb) steam (1). A facility that runs more than one style is counted under each.
The facilities listed are an sauna (葦北郡芦北町) and nimsauna (Thaiherb & Therapy nimspa) (熊本市中央区).
Look up the herbs themselves in the RootHerb Index, and the styles and terms in the glossary.
Frequently asked questions
Are there herbal saunas in Kumamoto you can book as a private room?
Yes — 2 of the 2 facilities listed in Kumamoto can be used as a private or reserved room: an sauna and nimsauna (Thaiherb & Therapy nimspa). Conditions and prices differ by facility, so please check the official site before you go.
What styles of herbal sauna are there in Kumamoto?
Thai-style herbal steam (1) and Yakuso (medicinal herb) steam (1). Thai-style herbal steam: Thai herbs such as plai, kamin (turmeric) and takrai (lemongrass) are simmered and the steam fills a sauna room or a tent. The room is usually kept at a low to middle temperature, around 40–50°C. Yakuso (medicinal herb) steam: The style found at bathing facilities across Japan. It covers rooms such as the kanpo yakuso salt sauna, where mugwort and kanpo crude drugs are turned into steam, as well as mushiyu and ishiburo — stone chambers warmed by hot-spring heat and lined with herbs.
How are facilities selected for this guide?
Only facilities whose permanent use of herbs in the sauna could be confirmed in primary sources such as their official site are listed. Herb use at one-off events, herbal baths alone, and löyly with aroma water alone are out of scope. No facility has requested or paid for inclusion. Facilities wishing to be listed or corrected are welcome to use the contact form.
Only facilities whose permanent use of herbs in the sauna could be confirmed on their official site or an equally citable source are listed. The date of confirmation appears on each facility page; prices, hours and the herbs used are subject to change.