スパ&ラウンジ長潟

I was told to check the website for pricing, and I got a coupon for ¥1,100, so I went to try it out. 😃 Even for a one-time visit, you have to register as a user and fill out a lot of information. 💦 After that, you're given a brief tour of the facility, and for some reason, you're not allowed to use the bathroom for about 10 minutes after entering. 😅 It's only been open for less than two years, so the entire facility is sparkling clean and pristine. ✨ There are massage chairs and magazines, so you can relax. 🎵 You can bring in food. 🆗 There's even a microwave. 💡 This is perfect. 🙆 As for the bath area, the amenities, like hair dryers and cotton swabs, are perfectly adequate. The bathhouse was a little smaller than I expected. 🐧 But it was still beautiful. ✨ Maybe it just feels that way because I only ever go to Gokurakuyu. 😅 The hot water wasn't that hot. 😃 The sauna room was somehow spacious considering the overall smallness of the bathhouse. 🤔 There was only one open-air bath, large enough for about 5-6 people. You could soak while watching the large TV. ♨️ One thing worth noting is that the men's and women's baths alternate weekly (I think). ❗ That's a big plus. 😆 I went on a Saturday after 9 PM, and it wasn't crowded at all. 😃 Given the high entrance fee, it feels more "luxurious" than "common." 🍵 Overall, I think it's worth it if you plan to take two baths, make extensive use of the massage chairs, and spend about three hours relaxing. 👍✨

[Caution if you're staying for more than 4 hours!!] I didn't realize there was a parking fee. It's probably the highest in Niigata Prefecture, isn't it? And there's no maximum charge during the day. I once stayed there for a little over 6 hours, and the parking fee was 3,000 yen. 4 hours is free, so it's 1,000 yen per hour. In nearby parking lots, you can park for 24 hours for just 1,000 yen lol. The parking fee isn't listed on their website at all; it's only displayed on the entrance sign. They built a separate building, which reduced the parking space, and the number of members has increased, so I guess they discourage people from staying too long. 🤷 Also, around the time the separate building was built, the number of people using the sauna suddenly increased, and we started seeing a lot of people who didn't follow the rules, like jumping into the cold bath without washing off their sweat, talking in the sauna, or changing the TV channel without permission. And even though the hotel is used by people affiliated with the company, their manners are even worse lol. They treat it like it's their own home. 🤷 I've been using it since it opened, and with each passing day, the level of civility has declined, and the environment has become increasingly unruly. And yet, the fee has increased to 10,000 yen a month. I agree with many of the harsh reviews written by others, and I don't think they're exaggerated.

The prices are a bit high, but it's a good facility worth it, and it's all ruined by the neglect of low-class users. The sauna users are of a very low standard, with some even diving or submerging without even washing off a sweat. I often see people smoking at the entrance, but I wonder if none of the staff tell them to stop? Even though you come to relax, the moment you enter you're faced with smoking, which is far from relaxing. During the New Year's flu warning period, I've seen several users with abnormal coughs, but no one seems to be telling them anything. I think people who don't want to catch the flu or who are physically weak should not use this facility. They don't restrict entry to users who are obviously unwell. It's a shame because the facility is very nice

Since the KONAMI near Niigata Station closed, I was looking for a new, relaxing place to take a bath... A friend recommended it to me, and I found this superb spa! ❣️ The massage chairs are free, and they even have magazines available! 👀 The bath is an artificial hot spring, but the beautiful space makes you feel luxurious and luxurious. If you love baths, the monthly membership fee is 8,799 yen (tax included). A one-time membership is 2,190 yen (tax included), so it's a great deal if you come five or more times a month. (*´▿`*) If you're feeling tired, you can also get a massage. There are options available, so be sure to check it out! ☝️

Compared to the photos on the website, the atmosphere is dark and so quiet that it's almost like the TV isn't even on. It's so quiet! The bath area itself is small. It might be good for people looking for a hidden gem, but I wouldn't recommend it for people looking to relax and unwind. The only amenity provided is a razor; teeth brushing is not available. It's best to bring your own body towel (exfoliation). I think 1,500 yen for visitors is a bit too much.