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Design, Architecture By Kura Yang Osaka Sauna DESSE (大阪サウナ DESSE), which celebrated its first anniversary this April, is a sauna facility located in an 11-story building in the Shinsaibashi shopping district of Osaka. To create a sustainable sauna brand in a bustling urban commercial space that allows people to experience the beauty of daily life, Osaka Sauna DESSE offers eight different concept sauna rooms and flexible spatial circulation, ensuring visitors discover something new with each visit! Osaka Sauna DESSE (Photo Credit: Otake Yosuke) A three-minute walk from Osaka Shinsaibashi Station leads to the mixed-use building housing Osaka Sauna DESSE. Opened in April 2023, Osaka Sauna DESSE spans over 200 tsubo (approx. 660 sqm). Due to its enclosed building with no outdoor space and various constraints, the facility uses garden-style architectural design to create diverse circulation paths, aiming to break conventional perceptions of hot spring facilities and provide an optimal sauna experience that feels like an extension of daily life. Spacious lobby area (Photo Credit: Osaka Sauna DESSE) The facility features varied circulation paths, allowing visitors to explore their preferred spaces. (Photo Credit: Otake Yosuke) Osaka Sauna DESSE comprises eight different concept sauna rooms, two hot baths, and four cold baths. The cold baths include two shallow pools, a 150-meter deep pool, and a pool made using the traditional Japanese ceramic technique "Shigaraki ware." The eight concept sauna rooms are: River Sauna, Warehouse Sauna, Garden Sauna, Forest Sauna, Water Surface Sauna, Tea Room Sauna, Annex Sauna, and the reservation-only private "Musubi Sauna." Each has distinct spatial designs, with varying temperatures and aromas according to their concepts. (Photo Credit: Otake Yosuke)
The 150-meter deep pool and the pool made with traditional Japanese ceramic "Shigaraki ware." (Photo Credit: Osaka Sauna DESSE)
Osaka Sauna DESSE operates daily. On Men's Day or Ladies' Day, visitors can use all facilities. On mixed-gender days, the facility closes the central door to divide the space: men use River Sauna, Warehouse Sauna, Garden Sauna, and Forest Sauna; women use Water Surface Sauna, Tea Room Sauna, and Annex Sauna. There are also tattoo-friendly days.
Operating days are divided into Men's Day, Ladies' Day, and Mixed Day. (Photo Credit: Osaka Sauna DESSE) (Photo Credit: Otake Yosuke)
River Sauna (Kawa)
Accommodating up to 14 people, the River Sauna features moderate temperature and humidity with an automatic humidity control system. Its open space allows direct entry into a cold pool resembling a river right in front of the sauna room. The sauna room on the right is the River Sauna. (Photo Credit: Osaka Sauna DESSE)
Warehouse Sauna (Kura)
Adjacent to the River Sauna, the Warehouse Sauna is inspired by the historic warehouses along Osaka's Nagahori River. It offers medium temperature with low humidity, accommodating up to six people. Features include seating at various heights, allowing both sitting and lying down. The cold pool extends into the Warehouse Sauna. (Photo Credit: Osaka Sauna DESSE)
Garden Sauna (Niwa)
Accommodating six people, the Garden Sauna faces a semi-outdoor bath with a beverage area. Its open concept invites people to gather around a hot stone stove and freely chat and laugh. (Photo Credit: Osaka Sauna DESSE)
Forest Sauna (Mori)
Equipped with steam and an automatic humidity control system, the Forest Sauna is a high-temperature, high-humidity type. Natural light enters through windows into a dimly lit space, creating a serene forest atmosphere. Talking is prohibited inside. It features a meditation garden and a dedicated cold pool. (Photo Credit: Osaka Sauna DESSE)
Water Surface Sauna (Minamo)
A low-temperature, high-humidity sauna accommodating up to 10 people, the Water Surface Sauna prohibits talking. The seating area resembles a long bench, ergonomically designed for sitting or lying down, allowing guests to gaze at the shimmering reflections on the ceiling. (Photo Credit: Osaka Sauna DESSE)
Tea Room Sauna (Cha)
A high-temperature, medium-humidity sauna with a smaller space, the Tea Room Sauna features tatami flooring and mud walls, evoking a traditional Japanese atmosphere. A transparent window in the alcove offers a full view of the bath area outside. Guests can comfortably converse in a space scented with tea leaves. (Photo Credit: Osaka Sauna DESSE)
Annex Sauna (Hanare)
"Hanare" in Japanese refers to a detached building separate from the main house, used as guest space. The Annex Sauna is located next to the Tea Room Sauna, with a quiet private area behind the bath. It offers medium temperature and low humidity, featuring a "Whisking" massage service.
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Musubi Sauna
The reservation-only "Musubi Sauna" is the private type among the eight models. Its entry path to the bath is completely independent, and it is the only space in the facility with floor-to-ceiling windows. It features a front lounge where guests can dine, work, or hold meetings. Tattoos are also allowed here.
(Photo Credit: Osaka Sauna DESSE) (Photo Credit: Osaka Sauna DESSE)
After enjoying the sauna and bath, Osaka Sauna DESSE's dining area offers a variety of local specialty dishes called "sameshi" (sauna meals) to replenish energy. Monthly operating hours and special event information are posted on the official Instagram. Visitors to Osaka seeking diverse sauna experiences can follow for updates.
Osaka Sauna DESSE offers delicious post-bath meals "sameshi." (Photo Credit: Osaka Sauna DESSE)
(Photo Credit: Otake Yosuke) Osaka Sauna DESSE Address: 4F, K's Building Shinsaibashi, 3-6-18 Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Hours: Daily 11:00-21:00 (Check official IG for exact hours) Website | Instagram | Facebook | Line
Source: Read the original article | Published: April 09, 2024