Experience

 

Hakata is one of the central areas of Fukuoka, and is easily recognized as a business, tourism and culture hub.  Hakata is an illustrious cultivator of many treasured dishes, festivals and arts famous throughout Japan.  In addition to the distinguished Hakata Yufuin and Takeo Onsens, Manyo-no-Yu is fast becoming one of the most acknowledged trio available in Hakata.

Day-in, day-out, we bring the rejuvenating hot spring waters of Yufuin Onsen of Oita and Takeo Onsen of Saga directly to you for your pleasure.  Immerse yourself in our pristine hot spring waters and enjoy the prestigious and elegant pleasures.

Yudokoro / Bath


Open-Air Bath

  • Large Common Bath Large Common Bath
  • Private Family Bath
    Private Family Bath
  • Korean Yomogi(Mugwart) Steam Sauna
    Korean Yomogi(Mugwart) Steam Sauna
  • Herbal Steam Sauna
    Herbal Steam Sauna

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 Yukata

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.

*KOKOCHI-AN* HEALING ROCK SAUNA SANCTUARIES (Extra Fee Applies)

Manyo Club at Hakata is offering 4 unique healing Rock Sauna Sanctuaries (Extra Fees Apply).   Refresh your mind and body with the natural healing powers of four distinctive healing saunas, created by the specific combinations of rock salt and ore.

Hours of Operation:  Open 21-hours per day, from 11:00 am to 8:00 am the next day.
Rock Sauna Fees: 
JPY 1,100 (tax included) for Regular Guest
JPY 550 (tax included) for Tomonokai and VIP Members (Individual and Corporate)

Rock Saunas are available for guests 13 years and above.
Parental/Guardian supervision for admission is required for guests 18 years and below.

Tenshouseki / Ko-Yohseki Deep Forest  Rock Sauna

Tenshouseki / Ko-Yohseki Deep Forest  Rock SaunaImmerse yourself in a Deep Forest glow, as Ko-Yohseki and Tenshouseki 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.

Tenshouseki / Ko-Yohseki Tangerine Rock Sauna

Tenshouseki / Ko-Yohseki Tangerine Rock 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.   Ko-Yohseki  and Tenshouseki rocks enrich the air with beneficial molecules.  By lying on a warm natural stone bed in this special Tangerine glow, you can relax and enjoy this detoxifying experience by healthy perspiration.

Ladies Only Rock Sauna

Ladies Only Rock SaunaThis special sauna is lined with Tourmaline and Germanium, and is softly lit for the maximum relaxation benefit.     The experience, as if you were enjoying forest air bathing in a rich forest, makes you feel rejuvenated.    Fatigue-fighting negative air ions fill this entire space.
Immerse yourself in a Deep Sapphire glow, as Tourmaline and Germanium enrich the air with beneficial molecules. This sauna employs color therapy and air-purifying negative-ions to soothe and rejuvenate.

Maifan Stone Sauna

Maifan Stone 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 discharge of sebum.   Mineral-rich Maifan stones are used in Chinese medicine to treat skin conditions and to import micro-nutrients to drinking water.     Lying on the warm Maifan stone bed in this special sauna, you can relax and enjoy the detoxifying experience.

Cool-Down Lounge

Cool-Down LoungeBe sure to keep hydrated before you enjoy this lounge to improve blood circulation and promote better lymphatic flow.

Maifan Stone Healing and Relaxation Lounge

Maifan Stone Healing and Relaxation LoungeBy 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.


Rocks and Gemstones 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.

Tenshouseki

Originating 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.

Ko-Yohseki

Ko-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.

Germanium

Germanium 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.

Tourmaline

Tourmaline 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.


Restaurant

Restaurant
Sashimi and Tempura

  • Manyo-An Restaurant
    Manyo-An Restaurant
  • Rest Lounge
    Rest Lounge

Get some rest

Manyo Club offers the best solution to release your daily stress: delicious cuisine to please your palete, pristine hot spring waters of Yufuin Onsen of Oita and Takeo Onsen of Saga, and wide array of spa facilities and services. Our guest rooms are appointed to accommodate your preference: Japanese or Western-style. Manyo Club guests are free to visit our Relaxation Lounge at any time. Cocoon yourself in a luxurious lounge chair in the softly lit environment and simply relax or enjoy your own private TV.

  • Guest Rooms
    Guest Rooms
  • Japanese-style Guest Rooms
    Japanese-style Guest Rooms
  • Communal Sleep Room
    Communal Sleep Room
  • Relaxation Lounge
    Relaxation Lounge

Spa and Wellness

“Momihogushi” Body and Facial Esthetic Treatment Salon

Body and Facial Esthetic Treatment Salon

Hours of Operation:Open 11:00 a.m. to 27:00 midnight

*Melissa* Body and Facial Esthetic Treatment Salon

Treatment Salon

Hours of Operation:Open 11:00 a.m. to 27:00 midnight

Korean-style Body Exfoliation

Korean-style Body Exfoliation

Hours of Operation:Open 11:00 a.m. to 26:00 midnight

Chinese Foot and Heel Therapy

Chinese Foot and Heel Therapy

Hours of Operation:Open 11:00 a.m. to 27:00 midnight

Thai-Style Foot Therapy

Thai-Style Foot Therapy

Hours of Operation:Open 11:00 a.m. to 27:00 midnight

Amoi Oil Therapy

Amoi Oil Therapy

Hours of Operation:Open 11:00 a.m. to 27:00 midnight

“siesta” Hot-Yoga and KaQila Method Studio

Hot-Yoga and KaQila Method Studio

Hours of Operation:Open 10:30 a.m. to 21:30 p.m

Thai-Style MassageTherapy

Thai-Style MassageTherapy

Hours of Operation:Open 11:00 a.m. to 27:00 midnight