Otaru, Hokkaido | Reservation requiredReception 10:00–17:00 JST / Closed Wed & Thu

FERMENTATION BATH

About the Sawdust Bath

A hot bath that uses the fermentation heat produced by microorganisms instead of heating directly with fossil fuels.

WHAT IS IT?

Born from the work of nature,
Soft warmth.

Ohtaka Enzyme stock solution is added to coniferous sawdust and fermented using the action of microorganisms. It is a dry hot bath experience where you will wrap your body in fluffy sawdust and feel the warmth and scent of wood.

Read the sawdust story

Bathing while covered in sawdust

HOW IT WORKS

How fermentation creates heat

01

sawdust

Use sawdust from coniferous trees such as cypress, cedar, and pine.

02

Ohtaka Enzyme stock solution

Plant extract fermentation liquid is added to create an environment in which microorganisms can work.

Read the extract story

03

fermentation heat

The temperature is raised through fermentation without direct heating using electricity, gas, or oil.

sawdust temperature60–70℃

This is an estimate of the amount of sawdust in the bathtub. The temperature that your body feels is different.

Approximate sensible temperatureabout 40℃

There are individual differences in how you feel depending on your physical condition and fermentation status.

Estimated bathing time10–15 min

Our staff will check the situation and make adjustments.

CARE & ENVIRONMENT

Care, hygiene, and the environment

Daily condition management

Facility staff manage the bathtubs while checking the temperature and fermentation status of the sawdust.

Care for each bath

Cleans areas touched by the user and prepares the sawdust for the next bath.

Recirculates even after use

Once the sawdust has finished its role, it is used as a soil improvement material in fields.

RESERVATION

Please call to reserve your visit.

Tell us your preferred date, time, and number of guests.

Reception 10:00–17:00 JST+81 134-54-0010
Call to reserve+81 134-54-0010