This page explains how to use the facilities at sauna ９ myokokogen nigata, as well as important rules and safety notes. Please read carefully before and during your stay.
Access Information
Directions to the Facility
Go up the stairs—the facility entrance is on the 2nd floor (the 1st floor is not an entrance).
Parking
If you have more than 7 vehicles, please park behind the 7th car.
Cars 1–5: Park perpendicular to the road, with the rear of the car facing the building.
Car 6 onward: Park parallel to the road.
Please park carefully. If an accident, injury or loss occurs, we will respond in accordance with applicable law and the terms of your reservation.
Facility Overview
There is an outdoor walkway connecting Kyuto Building to Doto/Eito Buildings. You can access each building via the 2nd-floor outdoor path or the 1st-floor indoor corridor.
Facility Equipment
Entrance Keypad (Front Door)
How to Unlock / Lock
Lock/Unlock from Inside
Shared Spaces (Kyuto)
Shared Work Space (2F)
Coffee Machine
Always place a paper cup under the spout before dispensing.
Please note that we can only brew coffee and espresso.
Shared Relax Space (3F)
Laundry (Dryer) — Kyuto 1F
Shared Outdoor Container Sauna
The shared wood-fired container sauna is open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and is closed on Mondays and Thursdays, including for overnight guests.
Bathroom Shower
Switching Between Hand Shower / Overhead Shower
Use the switch lever to change modes:
Lever down → Hand shower
Lever up → Overhead shower
IH Cooking Heater
Dishes & Kitchen Tools
In-Room Sauna (Eien / Eikyu)
Important Notes (Löyly & Safety)
- Preheat the Sauna: Please turn on the sauna heater about one hour before use to warm up the room.
- Turn Off When Not in Use: Always switch off the sauna heater when it is not in use.
- Use Hot Water for Löyly: Always use hot water for löyly. Using cold water can cause damage to the heater.
- Please use only tap hot water or the specified löyly aromas for sauna heaters. The use of any brought-in liquids, such as aromatherapy oils or teas, is strictly forbidden due to the risk of damaging the heater and stones. In the event of a violation, actions including claims for damages will be taken.
- Moderate Löyly Water: Pouring a large amount of water at once can produce high-temperature steam and cause burns, so please adjust the amount of water used for löyly.
- Do Not Touch the Heater or Stones: Avoid touching the heater and stones during use as it poses a risk of burns.
- Please be careful of your footing and avoid falling when using the sauna bench.
- Keep Flammable Materials Away: Do not place flammable or combustible materials near the sauna heater.
- Aromas for Löyly: If aromas for löyly are provided, do not bring the aroma bottles into the sauna room.
- Avoid Alcohol: For safety, please refrain from using the sauna if you have consumed alcohol.
Sauna Power ON/OFF
Recommended Sauna Routine
How to Use Sauna Aroma (Löyly Aroma)
“Löyly” is a Finnish sauna tradition where water is poured on hot stones to create steam. This steam increases humidity and makes the sauna feel more comfortable; it may also help breathing and promote sweating.
An aroma bottle is provided in the washroom.
Fill the löyly bucket with hot water from the bathroom (to avoid cooling the sauna stones).
Add 2–3 pumps of aroma to the bucket.
The aroma is concentrated—adjust one pump at a time to your preferred strength.
Aroma Safety Rules
- Do not bring the aroma bottle into the sauna room.
- Always dilute with water.
- Do not pour the undiluted liquid directly onto the stove (contains ethanol; fire hazard).
- Do not apply to skin.
- Not a bath additive.
- Do not drink.
Gas Fireplace (Eien / Eikyu)
The fireplace can cause burns if you get too close—please use with care.
How to Turn On / Off
The knob is located on the right side of the fireplace.
Please confirm the flame is fully extinguished.
Current facilities and rooms
Wi-Fi has been restored and is available in all buildings, including Kyuto.
The outdoor baths, restaurant and bar are closed. Indoor bathrooms remain available.
Eikyu has five bedrooms. The main bed in Chido is a queen bed.
Shared sauna
The shared container sauna is used by overnight and day-use guests. Swimwear is required; please bring your own. Changing rooms and showers are available. No reservation is required. Please speak to reception on the second floor of Kyuto or to a staff member before using it to receive a gown and towel. Reception is not continuously staffed. Opening hours are 11:00 AM–6:00 PM, closed Mondays and Thursdays. Facilities may also close temporarily for weather, maintenance or repairs.
BBQ rental
BBQ rental costs JPY 8,000 (tax included) per use, not per stay. Please request it in advance through your booking messages; availability and weather conditions apply.
For Airbnb reservations, payment is collected through Airbnb. For CHILLNN reservations, we will provide separate payment instructions. Please wait for those instructions before paying.
Bathroom Remote (Filling the Bathtub)
TV
The TV supports internet video services (VOD) such as YouTube.
Other Important Notes
Fall Prevention (Outdoor Areas)
Rope handrails are installed, but the height is significant and falling is dangerous.
Do not get too close to edges.
Please supervise small children closely.
Garbage Sorting
Quiet Hours (10:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Please keep noise to a minimum during quiet hours, even indoors.
If noise complaints are reported, the police may be called. Please be considerate so everyone can stay comfortably.
Damage / Breakage / Stains (Including Odors)
If any damage occurs, guests are responsible for the full cost of restoration.
If a room becomes unusable due to damage, guests may be charged both the repair costs and the room fees for the period the room cannot be used until repairs are completed.
Mobile Battery Safety
When you go out during your stay, please unplug mobile battery chargers from the outlet to prevent fire hazards.
Safety and responsibility
If an accident, injury or loss occurs, we will respond in accordance with applicable law and the terms of your reservation.
Sauna/cold-bath use after drinking is particularly dangerous—please avoid it.
Please follow the safety instructions and use the facilities within your limits.
Insect Prevention
In summer, mosquitoes and other insects may appear. Mosquito coils and insect repellent spray are provided—please use freely.
Lost & Found
If we find lost items after check-out, we will contact you promptly.
Shipping within Japan: cash on delivery (recipient pays)
Overseas shipping: EMS; actual costs (including packing materials) will be charged via the booking platform.
Some devices with lithium-ion batteries may be restricted for air transport and may not be shippable.
If we do not receive a response within 3 months, items will be considered past the storage period and disposed of.
Lost and Found Policy
If we find any items you have left behind after checkout, we will promptly contact you via the messaging function on the booking site.
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