RAKU SPA GARDEN 名古屋

Sorry I could only give it four stars! That’s because the day before I visited this spa, I had had a good time at 湯吉郞♨️, which was WAY better than this Raku Spa. No comparison no hard feelings. The Raku Spa was smaller, more overpriced and yet more overcrowded, but the facilities were in no way better than 湯吉郎。

The relax area of this onsen is huge!!! It was a little complicated to find the entrance as you enter on the ground floor but pay on the first then the relax areas are on floor 3 and 4!!! There is free coffee and water, the pajamas and towels are included in the price. It was not cheap (I paid ¥2800) but it was impressive. It was very crowded but it’s Saturday evening so maybe that’s why. The actual onsen part is quite small but it did have all the baths I like and a salt and regular sauna.

Decided to visit it on the spur of the moment and took the free shuttle bus from Sakae station. First you keep your shoes in a locker, then you register to go in and get your onsen clothes and towel. All lockers are based on the wrist key/payment token you were issued and you will use the token to pay for everything on the premises. Manga fans will love this place because there are loads of titles to be enjoyed (in Japanese, no english). You can spend the entire day here, there are great onsen facilities, massage, hair salon, food, hot and cold rooms, and plenty of places to just take a nap. 10/10 will come again if i ever return to Nagoya. Too bad the Odaiba Ōedo-Onsen Monogatari in Tokyo closed down permanently, but this is a wonderful place to be. It even ties up with the latest trends like Pokémon and Hololive. Ps: when u exit, use the QR code issued after payment and keep it to give to the shuttle bus driver after you leave. The timings are on the website.

The truth is: I would go to Raku Spa Garden every day if I could. I was actually thinking they should have some kind of annual pass 😁. I mean, I live far from it (about 2h drive) but I try going as frequently as possible. The place is amazing and so much more than an onsen location. There are different areas we can choose to just hang and relax. Different environments for whatever mood you're in. There are also private rooms that can be rented for an additional cost and includes various things such as video games or karaoke. For those who like reading Japanese comic books, there's a huge selection available with open and free access. Last, but not least, there are a couple of restaurants and the food is great!! Not to mention that they sell Godiva milkshakes and Cremia ice cream!!

A total beauty !!! This was my first experience at an Onsen and would definitely recommend this place ten out of ten. I went in the afternoon and I wish I would have gone sooner because there was so Much to do! For only the equivalent of 16.00 usd you could have a day worth of fun! Kid friendly!