Continued: Day-Trip Sauna (Richmond Hotel Sendai) No Need to Rush, 4 Hours

I finally got to experience
the plan I had been curious about.

Richmond Hotel Sendai.

I stayed here last time, but
this time is a little different.

“A sauna without an overnight stay”──

It’s a day-use visit.

I used it for an "overnight stay" last time.
※ You can read my experience report for the overnight stay here👇
👉 Richmond Hotel Sendai | Overnight Sauna Experience Report

A relaxing 4 hours

My usage time this time was
from 10:00 to 14:00, a total of4 hours.

At first,
I thought I would be able to use the room with the sauna as is,
but it was actually a bit different.

・A private room exclusively for the sauna (no toilet)
・A room for resting (single or double)

The system allows you to go back and forth between these two.

The sauna room was on the 10th floor,
and the resting room was on the 6th floor.

Because the floors are separate,
there were times when I felt it was a bit of a hassle to move between them.

Shift your check-in time just a little bit

10:00 sharp is
the exact time for check-out.

The front desk was a bit crowded,
so I recommend going about 5 minutes later.

After finishing the reception,
・A key card for the sauna room
・A key card for the resting room

You receivethese two cards.

After that,
you complete the payment at the automatic machine next to the front desk
before heading to the sauna.

A consistent sense of security and a few new discoveries

The private sauna room is on the 10th floor.

This time I was in the room next to the previous one, and the
layout was a mirror image.

When I opened the door—

There it was, that "mountain of towels".

This generosity is such a relief.

The sauna room was
already nice and hot, ready for me to step right in.

There was a faint scent of aroma, and I could tell
that someone had performed a loyly
just before I arrived.

And once again, my arm brushed against the hourglass...

It was quite hot. Be careful here.

The cold bath and the sounds of the city

The cold bath is the style where you fill the bathtub with water.

Since it is right in front of the sauna room,
the flow is excellent.

And for resting, I headed to the back of the room.

When I open the window a little,
the bustle of the city drifts in softly.

The time spent in that atmosphere
was more comfortable than I expected.

It is not "complete silence," but rather
"a silence that is an extension of daily life".

Perhaps that is
what makes this place unique.

I was a little worried about pollen, but
perhaps because it's in the city, I didn't have any symptoms,
and I was comfortable until the end.

For my final break,
I used the provided face mask to refresh my skin,
and finished up in a relaxed way.

This kind of attention to detail
is something I'm always happy to see.

How you spend your 4 hours is up to you

When you have 4 hours,
it's fun to think about how to spend the time.

For example,
・Spend a solid hour in the sauna
・Spend the rest lying on the bed

You can spend your time like that, too.

Is it a "day to get centered" or
a "day to rest"?

I felt that the beauty of this day-use plan
is that you can freely structure it
to suit how you feel that day.

Peace of mind for drivers, and a little tip

I visited by car this time.

There is a multi-story parking garage behind the building,
and the staff will guide you, so it's stress-free.

The parking ticket
is handed to you in a small clear case,
so be careful not to lose it.

And one more thing.

If you eat at the Royal Host on the first floor
after your sauna,
the parking fee becomes "0 yen."

At that time,don't forget to get it stamped.

How it feels to pay "6,000 yen per person"

To be honest,
6,000 yen for one person
might feel a little expensive.

But—

4 hours for 2 people, 6,000 yen.

When you think of it that way,
the impression changes completely.

If you can share this space and
this freedom,
it is actually “just the right amount of luxury”.

Towels are well-provided, so
you only really need to bring a sauna hat.

About reservations

Reservations can be made by phone or through various websites.

・Hotel phone: 022-722-0055
・Official Website・Rakuten Travel・Jalan net

※Online reservations are not available for same-day bookings,
so advance booking is recommended.

You can get refreshed without staying overnight

I love saunas.

But lately, I've been a bit tired.
Meeting people also feels a little heavy.

At times like that,

having the option of
“a sauna without needing to stay overnight”

is enough to
make me feel a little lighter.

If this experience
can be a hint for someone's “just right kind of day”,
I would be happy.

This time it was a day-trip experience,
but “staying at a sauna” also has its own unique merits.
If you are interested, please check this out too.
👉 Richmond Hotel Sendai | Overnight Sauna Experience Report

Thank you for reading until the end. 💐
📍The facility visited this time is here

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Richmond Hotel Sendai 1-4-12 Kakyoin, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture 980-0013

Details regarding access are provided on the official website.
👉Access | Richmond Hotel Sendai | Official Website

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