Welcome to YULAX, the “Holy Land of the West“

Welcom to YULAX.

Welcome to YULAX,
the “Holy Land of the West“

YULAX is located in “Kumamoto Prefecture,” about 890 kilometers from Tokyo. Saunas from all over Japan gather at this location in search of the best sauna experience.

Stay

Terms of Stay

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At YULAX, you can stay overnight after enjoying a full bath and meal!
A：Reserve a dormitory room and sleep in a private space.
B：Sleep freely on a reclining couch.
You can stay in either way you like!

Click here for dormitory reservations (in Japanese)

Women-only rooms

Women-only rooms include a recliner with a top-of-the-line TV, a couch bed, and a sofa that can ruin a person’s life for lounging with the kids. In addition, there are women-only dormitories. The women-only rooms are filled with the latest women’s magazines. Enjoy a deep sleep without hesitation.

Restaurant -Sa Meshi-

We believe that ingredients are everything when it comes to hot tub cuisine. First, we look for local ingredients, and if they are not available, we order them from their place of origin. From there, we think about what dishes would go well with after bathing and come up with a new menu.
Keenly chilled beer and teppanyaki hormone. This is sauna rice. Wrap it in a santu and eat it. This is the Yurakkusu way.
I want to eat something good for my body, but I don’t feel good if I don’t eat healthy food after taking a sauna.
For those who have a cold, “Hitosuji Meat Udon” with lots of ginger is a good choice.
Even if you drink too much or eat too much, you should be able to make excuses to your body.

Click here for the meal menu (in Japanese)

Nearby Restaurants

KOKUTEI Ramen

The most famous Kumamoto Ramen
Route in Google Maps >

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https://www.kokutei.co.jp/

TENGOKU Horse-meat sashimi

A popular restaurant for tourists often featured on TV.
Route in Google Maps >

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https://www.umaryouri.jp/

IZAKAYA GUU

A restaurant where you can enjoy local food and sashimi. 5 min. walk from YULAX.
Route in Google Maps >

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https://tabelog.com/kumamoto/A4301/A430101/43001125/

Charichari

Bicycles can be rented at YULAX, so you can get around by bicycle.

Terms of stay at YULAX

The “bath culture” is a uniquely Japanese culture. Please read the following instructions carefully before visiting the museum.

Tattooed persons are not allowed to enter. Tattooed persons will be asked to leave the building if they are in the baths or saunas.
Drunken persons are not permitted.
No food or beverages may be brought into the facility.
Persons with contagious diseases are not allowed to enter.
No cameras, photography, cell phones, or smart phones may be used in the bathhouses or changing rooms.
Hair dyeing is not allowed in the bathhouse.
Please refrain from talking in the bathrooms and keep quiet.
Please refrain from talking in the dormitories and rest areas.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask the front desk.

If you have any questions in advance, please use this mail form to contact us.

Access

From Kumamoto Station

A: Train

Take a bus bound for Higo Otsu on the JR Higo Main Line
Get off at JR Heisei Station (approx. 3 min/fare 160 yen)
Approximately 9 minutes walk from JR Heisei Station

B: Taxi

From Kumamoto Station, take a cab (approx. 5 minutes)

From Sakura-machi Bus Terminal
(from Kumamoto city center)

A: Bus

Take Sanko Bus bound for Kawajiri
Get off at the bus stop “Seyancho” (about 9 minutes / fare 160 yen)
Walk about 5 minutes from the bus stop “Seyan-cho”.

B: Taxi

Take a cab from Sakura-machi bus terminal (about 10 minutes)

From Kumamoto Airport

Limousine Bus→Taxi

Take Limousine Bus bound for Kumamoto Station
Get off at Kumamoto Station (about 45 minutes / 670 yen)
Take a cab from Kumamoto Station (about 5 minutes)