SPA HERBS

This is one of the more expensive spas in Saitama, but its facilities were worth it. There is no diaper changing station in the women's changing area- instead it is found on the ground floor next to the rentals desk. The staff were kind enough to help find it. The foot bath was filled with hot ceramic beads instead of the usual hot water. A co-ed cooling room was available and passers by could see the inside; users had to wear a robe however. The outdoor bath had a steam bath in a building shaped like a dome. It was 36 degrees C and dark inside. The outside had a desert oasis feel to it because of the color scheme. Inside, there was a silk bath, jet bath, a dry sauna and cold water bath set to 17 C. The relaxation area was satisfactory- shelves with comic books, a children's area, restaurants on both ground and second floor, but no outlets for charging devices. For such a large facility, you would expect people to spend the whole day there so outlets would be in demand. There were plenty of health-focused rooms such as a gym, aerobic studios and even a hot-yoga room.

Over the past couple weeks I had the privilege of going to onsen and sento in Kyoto, Tokyo, and Arima. My friends and I were amazed by Spa Herbs incredible facilities and reasonable price at 1300 yen! There’s electric baths, jacuzzi, rotenburo (outside baths), saunas and my favourites; ankle deep rotenburo where you can lay down and enjoy the view of the nights sky. The cold bath is truly cold at 14 degrees and the sauna is very large and hot!

Be aware no tattoo policy even if it’s a single star on chest and with bandage cover. You can instead go to ofuro cafe utatane where is about 10 mins walk away from this spa and they totally allow small size tattoo covered with band aid and still allow visitors to enjoy the spa which is a lot humane and reasonable. Japan has diversity now and the outdated belief like no tattoo no spa entry is sad and ridiculous. My humble opinion.

The place was clean and well maintained, lots of different types of baths/onsens to choose from. Great place to just relax for a day if you like baths. Hot stone area and towels requires additional cost.

This is one of the best public bath in Japan. The price is affordable. There are indoor and ourdoor areas with a varities of pool including Jacuzzi and shock wave. I will come back here again for sure.