HAT Nagisa no Yu (Awa Awa Kobe): What to Know Before Visiting

The old name still appears in searches, but the facility reopened as awa awa KOBE after a major renovation. It is in HAT Kobe, a short walk from several train stations, and works as either a regular bath stop or a longer sauna visit. The main distinction to keep in mind is that the private sauna has its own price and booking rules.

The outdoor bath uses spring water, but at a different temperature

The source temperature is not the pool temperature. The public area has several bath and sauna spaces; the private sauna is booked separately.

Maintenance can cause an unscheduled closure.

Private sauna pricing is by group, not simply per person

The co-ed private sauna requires swimwear, runs for 90 minutes and accepts up to six people. It has a self-pour sauna, a deep bath, an outdoor bath and a space to cool down. Guests can also use the second-floor public bath before or after their session.

Elementary-school children may be added for a separate fee; children below elementary-school age cannot use the sauna. The operator asks guests to reserve at least two hours ahead so staff can prepare the room. Online bookings close at 11 p.m. the day before. For a same-day session, call and check availability rather than assuming a walk-in will be accepted.

Check the entry rules and current closure notice

The facility refuses tattoos and realistic tattoo designs unless they are fully covered by its approved 13 × 19 cm cover sticker. Its website does not say how many stickers may be used, so ask if you need more than one. Children must be with a guardian, and children of elementary-school age or older cannot bathe with an adult of another sex.

The current notice lists a full closure on October 20 and 21, 2026, for maintenance and staff training. Check the operator’s news page for any later changes before travelling.

Getting there from central Kobe

Kasuganomichi is the closest rail area: allow about 10 minutes on foot from Hanshin Kasuganomichi Station, 15 minutes from Hankyu Kasuganomichi Station or 20 minutes from JR Nada Station. From the JR Sannomiya bus terminal, Kobe City Bus 101 takes about 20 minutes to Nisseki Byoin-mae, outside the facility. The 101 uses different stops depending on direction, so check the route and timetable for your return as well as your outbound trip.

The operator lists 250 parking spaces, but its current access information does not clearly state a parking fee. If you want to compare it with another Kobe spa, see the awa awa KOBE and Ren day-use comparison.

Sources

- [awa awa KOBE: public baths, admission, hours and facility rules](https://awaawa-kobe.jp/spa/) - [awa awa KOBE: private sauna reservations](https://awaawa-kobe.jp/reserve/) - [awa awa KOBE: current website and access details](https://awaawa-kobe.jp/) - [awa awa KOBE: current news and closure notices](https://awaawa-kobe.jp/news/) - [Former HAT Nagisa no Yu: renovation and reopening notice](https://nagisa-u.com/news/24140/) - [Kobe City Transportation Bureau: Bus 101 stops by direction](https://kotsu.city.kobe.lg.jp/bus/route-list/s-101/)

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