Kobe Minato Onsen Ren, a natural hot spring inn located in Chuo Ward, Kobe, is bringing back its popular tent sauna event to mark a decade of operation. The "10th Anniversary Kansha Onrei! Tent Sauna" event is scheduled for April 18 (Saturday) and 19 (Sunday), 2026. The event was originally held in January but had to be cancelled due to unfavorable weather. Following strong demand from guests wishing to attend, a revival has been confirmed.
Over the two days, two 12-person tent saunas will be set up, and guests can enjoy aufguss sessions led by Aufgiesser (heat masters). After the sauna, the outdoor heated pool serves as a refreshing alternative to a cold-water bath. A "recovery space" beside the pool will offer sauna-themed food and drinks.
Event Details
| Dates | April 18 (Saturday) and 19 (Sunday), 2026 |
| Time | Session 1: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Session 2: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Session 3: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
| Price | ¥8,000 per person *Includes sauna event participation fee, day-use natural hot spring admission, outdoor heated pool admission, and consumption tax. *A bathing tax of ¥75 per person is charged separately. |
| Venue | Kobe Minato Onsen Ren, 1F, Oceans Spa |
| Notes | Swimwear is required. Rental swimwear is available for ¥550 (tax included). Guests with tattoos will not be admitted. Day-use facilities are available to guests aged 12 and above; hotel stays are open to guests aged 6 and above. Event participants will receive special discount offers at nearby tourist facilities. |
| Supported by | Kobe Tourism Bureau |
| Partners | AQUARIUM × ART átoa, Kobe Port Tower, Felissimo Chocolate Museum, boh boh KOBE, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., Sauna Freaks, Monthly Sauna, SAUNA STATION |
Aufguss Performances by 10 Heat Masters
Aufguss is a sauna tradition from Germany in which heated sauna stones have water poured over them to generate steam, which an Aufgiesser then fans toward participants using a bath towel or similar tool — raising humidity and perceived temperature for a comfortably intense and refreshing sauna experience.
This event features 10 Aufgiesser, including "Nan-chan," a sauna evangelist known for performances said to bring great luck, and "RINA," who delivers gentle breezes and soothing aromas. Aufguss sessions take place every 30 minutes throughout the day.
Aufgiesser Schedule
Session 1
| Time | April 18 (Sat) | April 19 (Sun) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | Nan-chan | Bungo |
| 11:00 AM | TATSUYA | RINA |
| 11:30 AM | Amatsu | Izumin |
| 12:00 PM | WA∞ve | Yuichi the Cyclone |
| 12:30 PM | Osugi | Otsuru |
Session 2
| Time | April 18 (Sat) | April 19 (Sun) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | Nan-chan | RINA |
| 2:00 PM | TATSUYA | Bungo |
| 2:30 PM | Amatsu | Izumin |
| 3:00 PM | Osugi | Otsuru |
| 3:30 PM | WA∞ve | Yuichi the Cyclone |
Session 3
| Time | April 18 (Sat) | April 19 (Sun) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 PM | Nan-chan | Bungo |
| 5:00 PM | TATSUYA | RINA |
| 5:30 PM | Amatsu | Izumin |
| 6:00 PM | WA∞ve | Yuichi the Cyclone |
| 6:30 PM | Osugi | Otsuru |
After the sauna, guests can head to the outdoor heated pool. At the poolside recovery space, sauna-themed food — including curry and oden — along with drinks are available for purchase.
*Food and drinks are sold separately.
