Monthly Report: September 2026
Oct 5, 2026
Based on measurement data from the sauna device, we present the rankings for September 2026 based on the "T-Flow Score". Since it is an objective metric that fluctuates depending on changes in sauna routines, seasons, weather, facility improvements, and events, it is updated monthly.
Nationwide T-Flow Score Ranking
Targeting facilities with 10 or more sauna device users, this ranking is listed in descending order of average T-Flow Score.
| Rank | Facility Name | Prefecture | T-Flow Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Hot Spring Kitaomi no Yu (Kitaomi Resort) | Shiga Prefecture | 89.69 |
| 2 | Capsule Inn Minami Tachikawa | Tokyo | 88.20 |
| 3 | Fukunoyu Hanahata | Fukuoka Prefecture | 88.10 |
| 4 | Spa Resort Ogoto Agaryanse | Shiga Prefecture | 87.76 |
| 5 | Yudokoro Hanayuzuki | Hokkaido | 87.56 |
| 6 | Tokio's Sauna | Tokyo | 87.43 |
| 7 | Mori no Spa Resort Hokkaido Hotel | Hokkaido | 87.16 |
| 8 | Mochimune Minato Onsen | Shizuoka Prefecture | 87.15 |
| 9 | Shimabara Onsen Hotel Nanpuro | Nagasaki Prefecture | 87.12 |
| 10 | Ebari Onsen Nagomi no Yu | Yamaguchi Prefecture | 87.00 |
Spotlight Analysis
#1 Nationwide T-Flow Score
Natural Hot Spring Kitaoumi no Yu (Kitaoumi Resort)
Located in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, "Natural Hot Spring Kitaoumi no Yu" is a hot bath Facility where you can enjoy alkaline natural hot springs known as "springs for beautiful skin" and saunas. In addition to Aufguss and Loyly conducted by staff, it features a lounge where you can relax until morning and a full-scale restaurant, allowing for a comfortable stay.Official Website
The transit time from the cold bath to rest is 36.0 seconds, which is shorter than the average for other facilities, and there is a tendency to secure a solid 10.0 minutes in the sauna. Smooth flow from the sauna to the cold bath and then to rest, along with well-structured usage, may contribute to better relaxation.
Looking at usage trends, usage during the morning is moderate, with peak activity concentrated in the afternoon. Although the stay time per Set is relatively compact, there is a trend of thoroughly enjoying the sauna and cold bath. In particular, the smooth transition from the sauna to the cold bath and from the cold bath to the rest area may be supporting a pleasant totonoi experience.
The deep dive in this article is an interpretation based on measurement data and does not indicate factors outside the data, such as Facility operations, equipment, or awareness.
Attention Ranking
These are facilities where the number of users has grown compared to the previous month. A value of 250% means the number of users has increased by 2.5 times.
| Rank | Facility Name | Prefecture | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shintoku Onsen | Osaka Prefecture | +220% |
| 2 | CORE SAUNA Esaka Midosuji | Osaka Prefecture | +220% |
| 3 | RAKU SPA Cafe Hamamatsu | Shizuoka Prefecture | +180% |
| 4 | Mashikokan Satoyama Resort Hotel | Tochigi Prefecture | +180% |
| 5 | Spa LaQua | Tokyo | +169% |
| 6 | Narita Airport Onsen Sorano-yu | Chiba Prefecture | +150% |
| 7 | APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari | Chiba Prefecture | +150% |
| 8 | Kamata Onsen | Tokyo | +140% |
| 9 | Miharashi no Oka Mitama no Yu | Yamanashi Prefecture | +120% |
| 10 | Natural Onsen Kitaomi no Yu (Kitaomi Resort) | Shiga Prefecture | +120% |
Spotlight Analysis
Attention Ranking #1
Shintoku Onsen
Shintoku Onsen, located in the Senbayashi Omiya Shopping Street in Asahi Ward, Osaka, is a public bathhouse that uses skin-friendly soft water for its baths. Inside the barrier-free facility, visitors can enjoy a variety of baths, such as natural herbal baths and cold baths, and relax comfortably after bathing. Official Website
Usage centered around morning hours has established itself, highlighting a style of repeating short Sets in quick succession. An efficient usage trend can be seen, keeping each stay compact while enjoying multiple sauna sessions.
The morning usage rate stands at 42.2%, which is higher than the average for other facilities, indicating that it is utilized starting from early hours. While the length of stay per Set and the time spent on each step tend to be shorter, the number of Sets per person tends to be high. This may be contributed to by a Sauna Style of rhythmically repeating short Sets.
The deep dive in this article is an interpretation based on measurement data and does not indicate factors outside the data, such as facility operation, equipment, or recognition.
T-Flow Score Growth Rate Ranking
These are facilities where the average T-Flow Score increased compared to the previous month. A value of +25.2% means the average increased by 25.2%.
| Rank | Facility Name | Prefecture | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAKU SPA BAY Yokohama | Kanagawa Prefecture | +11.47% |
| 2 | Asahi no Yu | Mie Prefecture | +9.78% |
| 3 | Masto no Yu | Iwate Prefecture | +8.59% |
| 4 | Aqua Resort Gifu Fuji no Yu | Gifu Prefecture | +8.38% |
| 5 | Maenohara Onsen Saya no Yudokoro | Tokyo | +7.61% |
| 6 | Natural Onsen Waraku no Yu | Yamaguchi Prefecture | +7.10% |
| 7 | Kanie Sauna | Aichi Prefecture | +7.05% |
| 8 | Aqua Higashi-Nakano | Tokyo | +6.90% |
| 9 | Ofuro no Osama Ebina | Kanagawa Prefecture | +6.86% |
| 10 | Aomori Machinaka Onsen | Aomori Prefecture | +6.78% |
Spotlight Analysis
#1 in T-Flow Score Growth Rate
RAKU SPA BAY YOKOHAMA
A spa facility located in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where you can enjoy golden natural hot springs, löyly saunas, and an ocean-view observation terrace. Inside, there are bedrock bath areas and an all-you-can-read comic area, as well as a free shuttle bus service, making it easy to enjoy all day long.Official Website
The growth from the previous month may be influenced by the high proportion of morning usage and taking ample rest time. A calm usage style that avoids forcing too many sets and takes a solid rest after each set may be enhancing the overall quality of the experience.
At this facility, the proportion of guests using the sauna in the morning is higher compared to the average of other facilities, accounting for 35.6%. Enjoying the sauna during quiet hours is thought to create an environment where it is easy to deeply relax both mind and body.
In addition, while the number of sets per person is modest at 2.7 sets, there is a trend toward taking longer rest times per set. Spending time at one's own pace—moving smoothly from the cold bath and securing plenty of time to rest—may be contributing to the increase in the T-Flow Score.
The deep dive in this article is an interpretation based on measurement data and does not indicate factors outside the data, such as facility operations, equipment, or awareness.
T-Flow Score Ranking by Prefecture
This is the average T-Flow Score for each prefecture. Depending on data availability, featured facilities are listed for each prefecture.
| Rank | Prefecture | T-Flow Score | Featured Facility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oita Prefecture | 83.27 | Akeno Asahi Onsen |
| 2 | Yamaguchi Prefecture | 83.26 | Kudamatsu Health Park |
| 3 | Hyogo Prefecture | 83.20 | Totonou Sauna High Balance |
| 4 | Shimane Prefecture | 83.19 | Natural Hot Spring Shikisou |
| 5 | Gunma Prefecture | 83.18 | Onkotsu Sauna Kamakura |
| 6 | Mie Prefecture | 83.18 | sauna152 |
| 7 | Ehime Prefecture | 83.14 | Higashi Dogo Soratomori |
| 8 | Toyama Prefecture | 83.06 | Manten no Yu Toyama |
| 9 | Yamagata Prefecture | 82.98 | Kogen-yu |
| 10 | Fukuoka Prefecture | 82.92 | Genjii no Mori Onsen |
Spotlight Analysis
Oita Prefecture Pickup
Akeno Asahi Onsen
Akeno Asahi Onsen, located in Oita City, Oita Prefecture, is a natural hot spring facility where you can relax in a wide variety of baths, including open-air baths and private family baths. Operating overnight and featuring an adjacent business hotel, it can be enjoyed for both day trips and overnight stays.Official Website
A usage style of ensuring plenty of time spent in the sauna can be observed, which may contribute to high T-Flow Scores. Key characteristics include smooth transit from the sauna to the cold bath and a tendency for usage to concentrate in the afternoon.
Looking at the usage hours, there is a trend of sauna sessions being concentrated in the afternoon. While overall stay duration is below average compared to other facilities, guests show a well-paced routine—securing ample time in the sauna and transitioning smoothly to the cold bath.
This deep-dive analysis is an interpretation based on measurement data and does not account for factors outside the data, such as facility operations, equipment, or brand awareness.
That concludes the monthly report for September 2026.
Have a great sauna life this month as well!