Experience

Yudokoro / Bath

Enjoy a revitalizing urban oasis at Manyo Club Kobe Harbor Land and emerge relaxed. Soak your stress away in pristine mineral hot pools and carbonated hot springs.

Yudokoro / Bath

  • Large Bath1
    Large Bath
  • Carbonated Water Bath
    Carbonated Water Bath
  • Sea Salt Sauna
    Sea Salt Sauna
  • Nano-Mist Sauna
    Nano-Mist Sauna
  • High-Temp Finnish Steam Sauna
    High-Temp Finnish Steam Sauna
  • Private Onsen Bath
    Private Onsen Bath
  • Ashiyu Foot Bath Garden
    Ashiyu Foot Bath Garden

Traditional Japanese Bathing Protocol

  1. Perform Kakeyu BEFORE entering the bath.
    Kakeyu is the customary practice of splashing hot water onto the lower part of the body prior to entering the bath. This helps to acclimate your body to the bath temperature. First rinse the entire body thoroughly with very warm water. Then, using the provided pail, scoop some water from the small Kakeyu basin and splash it over your lower body.
  2. Carefully make your way to the bath.
    Slowly submerge your body in stages, all the way up to the chest area. Soak until your skin is softened and your body is warmed through. This may take anywhere from a minute to a few minutes.
  3. Slowly emerge from the bath, towel off excess water and carefully make your way back the washing station.
    Now is the time for scrubbing. Take a seat on a stool or use the Western-style shower stall. Use the washcloth and soap to cleanse and exfoliate your skin. A twisted, wrung out washcloth makes a great scrubber. You may scrub your back by holding the long washcloth at either end and using a sawing motion over your backside. Wash your hair if necessary. Thoroughly rinse yourself, being sure to remove every trace of soap and dead skin cells. Thoroughly rinse the washcloth, using the pail as a washbasin, changing the water several times. Re-secure the hair if necessary. Now you are ready for a more prolonged soak in the bath.
  4. Take care not to overheat in the bath. A short soak, followed by a cooling off period, is customary.
    Stay within your comfort range. If you find the water too hot, seek a cooler area further away from the hot water inlet. At the end of the bathing session, a quick cool shower can lower body temperature and close the pores. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and rehydrate.

Bathing Etiquette

  1. Please remove All clothing and leave personal items, except for those items specified below, in your locker.
    Cell phones, cameras, food, and beverages are NOT PERMITTED in the bathing area.ALLOWED items include: a Japanese-style washcloth and the locker-key bracelet. Soap, shampoo and conditioner are provided, but you may bring your own if you prefer.
    Please wear your locker-key bracelet around your wrist or ankle at all times.
  2. The Japanese-style washcloth is quite long and may be held over the front of the body for modesty while walking to and from the bath.
  3. Please help maintain a quite environment by keeping your voice lowered.
  4. Perform Kakeyu BEFORE entering the bath.
    Kakeyu is the customary practice of splashing hot water onto the lower part of the body prior to entering the bath. This helps to acclimate your body to the onsen water temperature. Using the provided pail, scoop some water from the small Kakeyu basin and splash it over your lower body.
  5. Washing stations may not be reserved.
    However, if the washing station area is fairly empty, you may leave your things there for later use.
  6. Please use the hand-held shower head carefully so as not to spray water on other people.
  7. Please secure longer hair with hair ties, a shower cap, or bundle in a towel.
  8. Swimming in the bath is prohibited.
  9. Keep a watchful eye on your minor children at ALL times.
  10. Please keep the washcloth away from the bath water. Never rinse or wring your washcloth out in the bath.
    Keep your towel folded on the hedge or a rock, or put it on your head while bathing. Never clean your body in the Bath.
  11. Please always make room for other guests to enter the bath.

How to Wear Yukatae

Yukata

Enjoy “Yukata” during your stay.

  1. Wear your favorite yukata loosely over your shoulders with the undergarment. Hold the yukata open and fit the center back-seam of the yukata to align with your spine. Raise the yukata to make the hemline come to the height of your ankles.
  2. Bring the right-hand side in around to your left hip, then left side over the right. Make sure again the bottom of the yukata comes down to your ankles and is an even length on both sides. Keep the collar loose around your neck. If you are able to insert 2 fingers between the back of your neck and the garment, you have a good fit.
  3. Holding the yukata closed, wrap the sash (obi) around yourself two to three times. Leave enough length to tie a bow.
  4. For men, tie the sash around your waist and ensure that the knot comes to the right side.
  5. For women, tie the sash around your waist. Ensure that the line of the knot comes to the line of left overlap. Do not bring the knot directly in front or back.

Rock Sauna

Healing Rock Sauna Sanctuaries Lying on the warm stone bed in this special sauna, you can relax and enjoy the detoxifying experience. The special stone saunas employ color-therapy and natural healing power of air-purifying negative ion to soothe and rejuvenate.

Maifan Stone Healing and Relaxation Area, 12th Floor

Maifan Stone Healing and Relaxation AreBy lying on warm Maifan stone bed in this special lounge, you can sooth and relax your body after a hot sauna treatment. Be sure to keep hydrated before you enjoy this lounge to improve blood circulation and promote better lymphatic flow.

MONGOLIAN/HIMALAYAN ROCK SALT DRY SAUNA, 12th Floor

MONGOLIAN/HIMALAYAN ROCK SALT DRY SAUNAThe pinkish orange Himalayan/Mongolian Rock Salt is considered to be “Sacred Salt”. Fans of Himalayan salt claim that it delivers a profound sense of rejuvenation and reduction in inflammation. Salt rocks are warmed to attract moisture from the air to the rock surface and evaporates quickly. This process produces negative ions which neutralize positive ions from pollutants, allergens, dirt and other toxins, so they can no longer be airborne.

Far Infrared Rays generated by Mongolian Rock warm the body gently and penetrate deeply, promoting cellular metabolism and discharge of sebum.

GEMSTONE-POWERED DRY SAUNA, 12th Floor

GEMSTONE-POWERED DRY SAUNAOur Gemstone-Powered Dry Sauna utilizes the healing benefits of Jade and Black Germanium. Jade is known as the “healer’s stone” which clarifies, improves mental alertness, decreases stress and is a must for any anti-aging program. While the fatigue-fighting air ions fill the sauna, jade infrared rays warm the body from the inside out, penetrating deeply into the muscles and giving you a great sense of relaxation.

The infrared spectrum also has a profound positive effect on the immune system due to its detoxifying action on the body; essential for optimal health.

BLACK SILICA /KO-YOHSEKI ROCK SAUNA, 12th Floor

BLACK SILICA /KO-YOHSEKI ROCK SAUNA

Immerse yourself in a Deep Forest glow, as Black Silica, Ko-Yohseki, Tenshouseki and Tourmaline rocks enrich the air with beneficial molecules. This sauna employs color therapy and the natural healing power of negative-ion charged air; lifting the mood and refreshing the body. You can feel the benefits of healthy perspiration and better blood circulation.

LADIES ONLY SAUNA, 12th Floor

LADIES ONLY SAUNAReap the therapeutic benefits of the heat generated by Far Infrared Rays and mineral stones in this rejuvenating sauna. Far Infrared Rays warm the body gently and penetrate deeply; promoting cellular metabolism and the discharge of sebum. Black Silica, Ko-Yohseki and Tenshouseki rocks enrich the air with beneficial molecules. By lying on a warm natural stone bed in this special sauna, you can relax and enjoy this detoxifying experience by healthy perspiration.

Rocks and Gemstones for Ganban-yoku, Rock Sauna

Tourmaline

TourmalineTourmaline gemstone is a semi-precious mineral with colors ranging from magenta to yellow and even black. It has the uncommon and very special power to generate an electric charge, emit negative ions and far infrared rays; which are invisible waves of energy.

Far infrared rays created by tourmaline can penetrate all layers of the human body and reach the inner tissues of muscles and bone. It can produce the same resonance in the body normally found in water. This form of resonance absorption is said to help relieve stress, increase alertness, stimulate blood circulation, boost the immune system and detoxify your mind and body.

Germanium

GermaniumGermanium primary properties include promoting cellular regeneration, improving metabolism, and stimulating circulation. These assets can help to relieve muscle tension and reduce fatigue. It can bring about healthy functional effects; balancing body’s ions and removing positive ions.

Once in contact with the human body, negative ions from millions of Germanium atoms will attract the harmful positively charged ions from the body. As a result, Germanium’s negative-charge ions help blood purification in balancing positive and negative ions within the body. This is done through perspiration induced by Ganban-yoku or bedrock bathing.

Black Silica

Black SilicaGanban-yoku, a dry form of bathing, has been gaining in popularity in Japan in recent years. Black Silica stones used in this process generate infrared rays which deeply warm the body from within. In just 15 minutes, the black silica stimulates the body’s cells and encourages perspiration. This can promote better metabolism, detoxification and cell regeneration, which may assist in weight loss.

Black Silica was formed millions years ago at the bottom of the ocean and is recognized as one of the world’s rarest natural ores. The Kaminokuni region of Hokkaido, Japan, is the birth place of Black Silica which is believed to contain many healing characteristics. The effects emitted by the combination of negative ions and far infrared rays released in black silica are reported to:

  • Benefit the skin
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Boost the immune system
  • Help with weight loss

Ko-Yohseki

ko-yohekiKo-Yoseki has the ability to emit a highly-evaluated far infrared rays, resonance vibration, thermal conductivity and anti-bacterial properties. Highly regarded Ko-Yohseki stones generate infrared rays which deeply warm the body from within. Its effective thermal conductivity can also transmit heat evenly to your body. As a result, Ko-Yohseki stones encourage healthy perspiration and cell rejuvenation which your whole body can benefit.

Ko-Yohseki’s characteristics of far infrared rays, efficient thermal conductivity and anti-bacterial properties are considered to be the best and most effective combination for Ganban-yoku Rock Sauna.

Maifan Stone

Maifan stone is a kind of compound mineral; toxic-free and often used in medical use. Maifan Stone, also known as “bakuhanseki” is fragrant, warm, free of chemicals, and contains a special mineral used in Chinese medicine to treat various diseases such as skin tumors and ulcers. Maifan stone was brought from China to Japan and South Korea and subsequently has gained the reputation as a “Stone of Health”. In China, it has been used for water filtration in showers and baths.
The Maifan Stone contains up to 70 trace elements and micro-nutrient elements, such as potassium, calcium, zinc, magnesium, copper and selenium; all essential for a healthy body. Maifan stone has the ability to help adjust the body’s pH by dissolving amino acids.

Jade

jadeJade is known as the “healer’s stone” whose characteristics have been believed to sharpen mental alertness and decrease stress; a must for any anti- aging program. Heated jade stone can activate more of the jade’s properties, which are easily absorbed by the body to promote metabolism and improve natural bodily function. As a result, heated jade’s far infrared rays penetrate deeper into the muscles giving you a greater sense of relaxation. The jade sauna relaxes and warms the body through perspiration expelling toxins and producing a profoundly positive effect on the immune system.

Himalayan Rock Salt from Mongolia

Himalayan Rock Salt from MongoliaHimalayan rock salt formed 380 million years ago due to early seismic activity of the Earth which resulted in isolating part of the sea. The sea water evaporated, crystalized, heaped up, and finally became the origins of Himalayan Rock Salt. Himalayan Rock Salt is mined from ancient sea beds, so it is pure from modern environmental toxins. It improves hydration by providing trace minerals, plus unique anti-aging effects.

Tenshouseki

TenshousekiOriginating from the Takachiho Mountain System in Miyazaki Prefecture in southern Japan, Tenshouseki is known for its effective Far Infrared Rays in penetrating the human body. Far Infrared Rays warm the body gently and penetrate deeply, promoting cellular metabolism.

Himalayan Rock Salt from Mongolia

Himalayan Rock Salt from MongoliaHimalayan rock salt formed 380 million years ago due to early seismic activity of the Earth which resulted in isolating part of the sea. The sea water evaporated, crystalized, heaped up, and finally became the origins of Himalayan Rock Salt. Himalayan Rock Salt is mined from ancient sea beds, so it is pure from modern environmental toxins. It improves hydration by providing trace minerals, plus unique anti-aging effects.


Restaurant

At Kobe Harbor Land Manyo-An, our chefs combine fresh local seafood and seasonal produce to create classically delicious authentic Japanese cuisine with an innovative twist.

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  • Manyo-An Restaurant
    Manyo-An Restaurant
  • Family Lounge and Eatery
    Family Lounge and Eatery

Yasumidokoro

Hotel Accommodations Manyo Club Kobe Harbor Land welcomes you to Kobe. This famous port town is an urban oasis enticing you with its delicious food, spectacular nature and dramatic cityscape.

Wake up refreshed in our custom guest rooms nestled in specially designed beds for one of the best sleeps you’ll ever have. Our Men’s Grand Capsule Rooms are equipped with special memory foam TEMPUR mattresses for a better sleeping experience. Our beds are proudly constructed from the ground up with every aspect taken care of, from the mattresses to the bedding, we have you covered.

Take a break and enjoy the Relaxation Lounge at your own pleasure after a tranquil Onsen experience.

  • Relaxation Lounge
    Relaxation Lounge
  • Guest Room
    Guest Room
  • Private Recliner Room
    Private Recliner Room
  • Guest Rooms
    Guest Rooms
  • Guest Rooms
    Guest Rooms
  • Guest Rooms
    Guest Rooms

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Spa and Wellness

Manyo Club Kobe Harbor Land is committed to providing a unique and highly satisfying hotel-spa experience with rejuvenating natural hot springs and a wide variety of quality spa services in a convenient Kobe location.

  • Lymphatic Oil Massage
    “SOAN” Body Treatment Salon
  • Bali-style Day Spa
    “Rifure” Chinese Foot and Heel Therapy
  • Reflexology
    “ASHIYA” Traditional Thai-style Massage Salon
  • Body massage and Foot Reflexology
    Small face aroma meridian “Irodori”
  • Asian Body Exfoliation
    “Akasuriya” Asian Body Exfoliation
  • Asian Body ExfoliationEdo-Style Walking Pressure Body Massage

Edo-Style Walking Pressure Body Massage

Hours of Operation:Open 12-hours per day, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

“SOAN” Body Treatment Salon

Hours of Operation: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.

“Rifure” Chinese Foot and Heel Therapy

Hours of Operation:Open 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.

“ASHIYA” Traditional Thai-style Massage Salon

Hours of Operation:Open 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Small face aroma meridian “Irodori”

Hours of Operation:Open 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.