エコスパ佐世保

I'd been curious about this place for a while, so I finally decided to try it. It seems to be a hot spring facility that operates using the thermal power from the adjacent clean center (household waste disposal facility). The entrance fee was 660 yen for 6 hours. It's a comprehensive facility equipped with a pool, training room, and hot springs. At the entrance, they had a system for COVID-19 where you write down your phone number and temperature. Since my purpose for visiting was the hot springs, I went straight to the facility. The hot spring facility wasn't very large, and it seemed like it could accommodate 5 or 6 people. There were two bathing areas, one indoors and one outdoors. The outdoor bath had slightly slippery water, which made my skin feel smooth and pleasant. 😊 They also sell milk after your bath (lol), and the rest area has free Wi-Fi, so you can relax for as long as you like. I tried the blueberry juice in the rest area. It reminded me of the taste of chewing gum. I hope it's good for my health! 😙 Bringing your own food seems to be allowed, so depending on the time of day, you might want to bring your own food.

This was my first time there. Being able to use the pool, training room, and hot springs for 660 yen is an incredible bargain. The training room focuses on running and cycling, and the "mini-gym" is literally for light exercise, so I paid an extra 520 yen per hour to use the rental gym for weight training. One Smith machine allowed for a comprehensive workout, and I had the room all to myself, making for a very relaxing and enjoyable experience. Of the six lanes in the pool, only two were actually usable for swimming. The two in the middle were for general purposes, and the other two were for walking. There were many elderly people, so it might not be suitable for those who want to swim fast, but for me, who likes to swim leisurely for a long time, it was just right. The hot springs weren't too hot, which was very relaxing. One of the showers wasn't push-button, which was convenient as it allowed me to use it freely while still being mindful of water conservation. I plan to come back again when I return home.

The facility is available for 5 hours for 660 yen for adults and 330 yen for children, so I usually bring my kids and use the pool and bath. The pool water temperature is a little low in winter, so it can be a bit chilly. The changing rooms for the pool and bath are shared. This time, we visited the newly opened kids' room. The kids' room costs 330 yen per child for 2 hours, with one accompanying adult allowed free per child. For two or more children, a fee of 660 yen applies. Socks are required. Rentals are also available. Suitable for children up to second grade. The space isn't very large, so at first glance, I thought they might get bored within two hours, but they played a full two hours and then left. I brought two kids, and they always play different games, so it's hard to keep an eye on them, but the small size makes it easy to keep an eye on them. It seems that separate admission fees are required to use the bath and pool.

I went there to try the family bath, and after doing some research, I was impressed by the facility's impressive design. Reservations can be made in advance. Upon entering, the reception is on the left, where I purchased a ticket. I took off my shoes and was guided to the family bath. The family bath was about 20 meters straight ahead from the reception, on the left, with a simple shoe rack at the entrance. Inside, it was truly a facility, but there was air conditioning and a fan, and the bath area also had facilities that seemed easy for the disabled and elderly to use. As for the hot spring itself, I wasn't expecting much, but it was incredibly thick and carbonated. The admission fee was 1,050 yen plus the bathing fee (660 yen per adult, 330 yen per child).

I stopped by during my trip. The female receptionist was very kind and explained that for 660 yen I could use the bath, gym, and pool for 5 hours. I only used the bath, but if I lived nearby I would definitely stay here often. The bath might be a little hot for some people, but it was just right for me and left my skin feeling moisturized. As I was leaving, I saw a senior staff member inspecting and cleaning the lockers while instructing what appeared to be a new staff member. He was instructing them very carefully, and I felt that it would be an easy job to have a senior like him. It was very pleasant to watch. The rest area was also relaxing with tatami mats. Thank you very much.