Spa LaQua is a hot spring facility in Tokyo, consisting of two main areas: Spa Zone, the hot spring area, and Healing Baden Zone with low temperature saunas. Let’s head over to the Spa Zone first – can you hear the sound of the roller coaster from outside?

One of the most amazing characteristics of Spa LaQua is the fact that just outside, people experience a thrilling ride on Tokyo Dome’s roller coaster – particularly evident in the open-air bath, where you can hear the people’s screams of excitement very clearly.

For people who aren’t used to bathing naked in front of others, heading there first is recommended. The audible excitement is very likely to make you less shy and self-aware about your nudity. There are two open-air baths to enjoy, one rock bath of 38 degree Celsius and one cypress bath of 42 degree Celsius, both drawing their water from about 1,700 meters underground.

This type of strong sodium chloride hot spring is a Strong Salt Spring, and often called Heat Bath or Slim Figure Bath. The active components of the water have a moisturizing effect on your skin, and are also excellent in regards to heat retention. It’s also just the right bath for stiff shoulders, back pain, a sensitivity to cold, and more.

Both the indoor and outdoor baths are filled with this natural hot spring water and in the same area, you can also relax by enjoying a foot bath, massaging jet baths, and baths to cool down in.

How about having a good sweat? Spa LaQua offers three kinds of saunas in total: a salt sauna, promising a purifying effect, a mist sauna which is said to stimulate the right brain, as well as a medium temperature sauna that is sure to make you feel thoroughly refreshed!

In the medium temperature sauna, the popular “löyly” service is implemented – originally, löyly is a Finnish term that specifically refers to the steam that is generated when water is poured on the hot sauna rocks. In the case of Spa LaQua, the water that is poured over the sauna stones is enhanced with aroma oil, making the rising löyly have a very pleasant fragrance in addition to making you sweat really nice and good! The heat and negative ions of the steam is said to work like magic against fatigue!

Experiencing this Finnish way of sweating in an authentic Japanese setting is our hottest recommendation – pun intended.

Let’s head over to the Healing Baden Zone next, filled with low temperature saunas. The first thing you might think upon entering the area is: “Wow, did I suddenly get teleported to Bali?”

The area has a wide and open layout, reminiscent of a tropical resort that spreads right in front of your eyes. On one hand side is a large window front, offering a wide gaze over Tokyo Dome and its many attractions. Once the sun has set, this scenery transforms into an ocean of lights – and an incredibly romantic atmosphere unfolds.

During the winter months, the scenery is further enhanced by the illuminations displayed in Tokyo Dome, just right outside the window. Next to the Bali feeling, the Healing Baden Zone does have different low temperature saunas to offer, many of them with “healing” characteristics of various countries, such as Korea or Germany.

The Ocher Sauna, said to have an anti-aging effect, the Saiki Sauna which incorporates color therapy, the Dogen Sauna which doesn’t just detox your body but will also make you feel like you’ve stepped into ancient ruins, and the Benisei Sauna for women only, relaxing your body and mind while you lounge on a mineral called Shokoseki that emits far infrared rays. These are the four types of low temperature saunas available.

Besides, there is also an area to relax in called the Tensendo, made out of beautiful maifan stone. The Suisobo, on the other hand, will promote your blood circulation while your mind can cool down by watching jellyfish in a beautiful tank. The last highlight is the Seikudo, fashioned after a planetarium.

Let's take a trip to the Relaxation area at Spa LaQua after properly warming up and cooling down your body. This lounge is a cozy space with around 200 comfortable recliner chairs and sofas. Each chair comes equipped with its own screen and tablet, so you can watch TV, surf the internet, and even charge your devices using the integrated charger sockets.

Moreover, you can order drinks - both soft and alcoholic beverages (paid) - and snacks (paid) from the intercom at your disposal. The prices include tax, so you can enjoy them while reading a book or one of the magazines available free of charge. If you need to rest, feel free to take a nap - the lounge is designed for relaxation.

Apart from the gender-neutral areas, there is also a special Ladies' Lounge. You can enjoy fourteen different types of treatment and beauty services, including a nail salon, scrubbing, or pelvic adjustment.

In case you're feeling hungry, you can enjoy a delicious meal at the Japanese restaurant, Asian-style restaurant, or at the cafeteria. A whole day can easily be spent at Spa LaQua.

If you happen to realize that you forgot something while you're in the locker room, there's no need to worry because Spa LaQua has a solution for you. The Amenity Shop offers a variety of essentials, including underwear and socks. Moreover, the women's locker room features a Cosmetic Bar where you can try out the latest products from well-known brands such as Shiseido or Kanebo. After purchasing a brush set, you're free to experiment with any product you like!

Spa LaQua has amazing opening hours, from 11 AM to 9 AM the next day! This makes it the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day of sightseeing or after attending a concert at Tokyo Dome. You can recharge your batteries before returning to your hotel, no matter what time it is. Spa LaQua is open even late at night, so you can enjoy their services whenever you need to.

Written by : Lulu