The Waldorf Astoria Spa at Waldorf Astoria Osaka (5-54 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka, Grand Green Osaka South Building) has been named "Japan's Best Hotel Spa 2026" at the World Spa Awards 2026. To mark the award, a special plan, "The Ritual of Osaka," goes on sale on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
The hotel's general manager commented on the award: "We are deeply honored to receive this prestigious award. It is the result of the passion and dedication of every member of our team, who work to deliver unforgettable experiences. We believe that true luxury means not only refined service, but also leaving guests feeling nourished in body and mind and renewed with fresh energy throughout their stay. Through caring service and high-quality wellness experiences, we will continue to share a new kind of luxury from Osaka."
"The Ritual of Osaka" Commemorative Plan
The World Spa Awards were established in 2015 to recognize excellence in the international spa and wellness tourism industry. The Waldorf Astoria Spa at Waldorf Astoria Osaka offers a high-quality wellness experience in a calm space designed to ease body and mind, and has now received the "Japan's Best Hotel Spa 2026" title.
"The Ritual of Osaka," created to commemorate the award, is a 100-minute body conditioning journey. It begins with an arrival ritual in which guests, wrapped in the spa's signature aroma, are guided into deep breathing. Next comes a body awakening session that incorporates full-body stretching, followed by a body conditioning treatment tailored to each guest's physical condition, and finally head and scalp care. The carefully layered touch leads toward harmony of body, mind, and breath.
It is a chance to step away from the bustle of everyday life, regain inner calm and a balance of body and mind, and enjoy a wellness journey with the spa's elegant hospitality.
"The Ritual of Osaka" Plan Overview
Sales period: From Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Hours: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (last reception at 8:00 PM)
Includes: Body awakening stretch, body treatment using the signature aroma, head and scalp care
Duration: 100 minutes
Price: ¥40,000
Location: The Waldorf Astoria Spa at Waldorf Astoria Osaka, 30th floor
Reservations & Inquiries
Reservations and inquiries can be made via the official website or by phone at 06-7655-7111 (main number).
- Details are subject to change without notice.
- Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
- All prices include tax and a 15% service charge.
Inside the Spa
The Waldorf Astoria Spa at Waldorf Astoria Osaka is a wellness space on the hotel's 30th floor. In a calm setting where traditional Japanese beauty and contemporary luxury come together, it combines rituals inspired by Japanese culture with advanced wellness.
Treatments begin with a breathing and focus process modeled on the movements of the tea ceremony, quietly settling the mind. Next, the body is carefully balanced through treatments that draw on knowledge of seitai and acupuncture and moxibustion, and the session finishes with a brain detox that gently releases tension in the brain. The approach is designed to regulate the rhythms of the autonomic nervous system, breathing, and metabolism, resetting body and mind from within.
The spa also offers treatments using high-end skincare brands from Japan and overseas, as well as wellness programs that reflect the seasons and culture.
- Treatment rooms: 4 in total (1 couples room and 3 private treatment rooms)
- Facilities: Indoor pool (20 m × 5 m), fitness gym (approx. 111 m²), and thermal experience (jet bath, dry sauna, steam sauna)
