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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.

T-Flow Score (This Facility vs. National Average)
Transit Time from Sauna to Cold Bath (This Facility vs. National Average)
Transit Time from Cold Bath to Rest (This Facility vs. National Average)
Cold Bath Time per Set (This Facility vs. National Average)

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.

Number of Users (Previous Month / Current Month)
Sauna → Cold Bath Travel Time (This Facility / National Average)

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.

T-Flow Score (Previous Month / Current Month)
Rest Time per Set (This Facility vs. National Average)
Transit Time from Cold Bath to Rest (This Facility vs. National Average)

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.

RankPrefectureT-Flow ScoreFeatured Facility
1Oita Prefecture83.27Akeno Asahi Onsen
2Yamaguchi Prefecture83.26Kudamatsu Health Park
3Hyogo Prefecture83.20Totonou Sauna High Balance
4Shimane Prefecture83.19Natural Hot Spring Shikisou
5Gunma Prefecture83.18Onkotsu Sauna Kamakura
6Mie Prefecture83.18sauna152
7Ehime Prefecture83.14Higashi Dogo Soratomori
8Toyama Prefecture83.06Manten no Yu Toyama
9Yamagata Prefecture82.98Kogen-yu
10Fukuoka Prefecture82.92Genjii 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.

T-Flow Score (This Facility / Oita Pref. Average / National Average)
Sauna → Cold Bath Transit Time (This Facility / National Average)
Cold Bath → Rest Transit Time (This Facility / National Average)

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!

September 2026 sauna device T-Flow Score Ranking! Analyzing Sauna Facility Data Nationwide | Sanokuni