House Manual｜Edge Sauna Inn Minamiaizu Fukushima

This page describes how to use Edge Sauna Inn Minamiaizu Fukushima and precautions. Please read the precautions carefully before using the facilities.

Important information before your stay
The property has an infrastructure limit of six guests. For safety, the total number of people staying, including infants sharing beds, must not exceed six.
Swimwear is required in outdoor sauna and bathing areas.
No carbon monoxide detector is installed. Do not use the wood stove until the property has confirmed that preparations are complete and provided instructions.
In winter, take care near the roof edges and rear deck because of falling snow and ice. Snow clearing may be delayed, and heavy snow may make parking unavailable.

Arrival and what to bring
Check-in is from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; check-out is by 10:00 a.m. Please check the arrival message on your booking platform for the key-box location and access code.
Please bring your own drinking water, food and condiments. Swimwear is required in outdoor areas.

6 Oshido, Minamiaizu-cho, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima 967-0331

Parking

As shown in the photos below, parking is normally available for 3–4 vehicles.
Snow and snow-clearing conditions may reduce the available parking spaces.

Please confirm parking and snow-clearing conditions before arrival, especially in winter or when bringing multiple vehicles.
If an accident, injury or loss occurs, we will respond in accordance with applicable law and the terms of your reservation.
Please use with caution and pay close attention to safety.

Safety and responsibility

Terms of Use

Although we manage our facilities in consideration of safety, there is a risk of accidents such as falls and drowning when using the sauna, bathroom, water bath, living room, etc. Please follow the safety instructions and use the facilities within your limits.

Specific Risks

• Slippery floor
  The living room floor is finished with wood flooring, which can be a fall hazard when wet or when walking in socks.
• Sauna Rooms and Bathrooms
  The high temperature environment and humidity may cause physical discomfort and falls. Please drink plenty of water and take it easy.
• Water Bath
  It is very dangerous to jump into the water bath at our facility or to bathe for a long time. Please refrain from using the water bath, especially if you are a child or do not like cold water.

Using the facilities safely

If an accident, injury or loss occurs, we will respond in accordance with applicable law and the terms of your reservation.Please refrain from using the sauna and water bath, especially after drinking alcohol, as it is very dangerous.

Response to accidents and loss

Please follow the safety instructions and use the facilities within your limits. If an accident, injury or loss occurs, we will respond in accordance with applicable law and the terms of your reservation.

Please be quiet after 10:00 p.m.

Please keep noise and voices low both indoors and outdoors between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
If a noise complaint is reported,the police may be called.

We are committed to the comfort of all our guests.
To this end, I sincerely ask everyone to be considerate of one another and to keep quiet.

Response to malfunction, damage, defacement, etc.

In order to prevent serious injury or damage to the facility, please refrain from any hazardous activities in the facility.

In the unlikely event of any damage, the customer will be responsible for the full actual cost of restoring the room to its original condition, including any associated breakdown, damage, or stain (smell).
In particular, damage to the room itself ( brokenwalls, broken glass, etc. ) may render the room unusable until repairs are completed.
If the room becomes unusable due to damage, you will be responsible for the room charges until repairs are completed, as well as the full actual repair costs. Please handle the room with the utmost care.

Important: No indoor smoking or cooking that produces smoke or strong odors

All indoor areas are non-smoking. Please refrain from using appliances that produce strong odors or smoke or cooking food that generates excessive smoke.
Smoking is permitted only in the designated outdoor area in front of the entrance. Fully extinguish cigarette butts and take them away with you.

If smoke is generated inside the facility, the fire alarm will sound.
Please be considerate of our neighbors and avoid creating noise or smoke.

Please note that if strong odors remain in your room, you will be responsible for all special cleaning costs associated with their removal.

A kitchen is available, but cooking that leaves strong odors in the room, such as grilling fish or meat, is prohibited.

To maintain a comfortable indoor environment

Please remove your outdoor slippers at the entrance and be sure to change into indoor slippers.
We appreciate your cooperation in protecting flooring materials and maintaining hygiene.

We do our best to make every guest feel comfortable and at home.
The cooperation of each and every one of our guests is the foundation for building a comfortable lodging environment, and we would appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Information on Hotel Facilities

How to open the key box at the front door

Floor plan of the property

About Sauna

Precautions when using the sauna

• Use hot tap water for loyly (pouring water over the sauna stones), following the instructions displayed at the property. Handle hot water carefully.
• Use only tap water or the designated sauna aroma diluted with water. Do not use your own oils, tea or other liquids.
• Pour no more than one ladleful at a time, roughly five minutes apart. Pour slowly and keep clear of the hot steam.
• Do not touch the heater or stones while they are hot.
• Watch your step when moving on or off the sauna benches.
• Keep newspapers, towels and other flammable items away from the heater.
• Do not take bottles of sauna aroma into the sauna room. Never pour undiluted aroma onto the heater.
• Do not use the sauna after drinking alcohol.

How to turn on/off the sauna

It is designed to automatically turn off every 3 hours.
If the power is turned off, please follow the procedure in the image below to turn on the power again.

Recommended sauna bathing methods

Repeat this set about three times and you will feel very comfortable!

How to use sauna aroma for loyly

A bottle of sauna aroma is available in the bathroom.
To use the sauna aroma bottle, fill the sauna bucket with hot water from the faucet in the bathroom (to avoid cooling the sauna stones) and add 2-3 pushes of aroma to thebucket.
You can use it as a loyly while enjoying the aroma.
💡 Point
The aroma is very concentrated.
We recommend that you do not add too much at the beginning, but rather adjust the strength of the aroma to your liking by observing each push.

Never bring a bottle of sauna aroma into the sauna room, as sauna aroma is flammable.

Precautions for handling sauna aroma for loyly

• Please refrain from bringing bottles of aroma into the sauna room.
• Always dilute with water.
• Do not pour undiluted solution directly on stove. It contains ethanol and will ignite.
• Do not apply to skin.
• It is not a bath salt.
• Never drink.

Bathroom

How to switch between hand shower/overhead shower

The shower and faucet controls may be unfamiliar. Please follow the illustrated instructions below to select the water outlet.

The switch between the hand shower and the faucet can be changed by operating the switch lever as shown in the photo.

Water heater remote control

Automatic hot water supply and reheating functions for baths are not available.

Please note that if hot water is used for more than 1 hour, the safety device will be activated and the hot water will stop running.

BBQ: advance arrangement required

The outdoor area and missing supplies still require preparation. Do not use the BBQ until the property confirms that preparations are complete and use is permitted.
An accommodation booking does not guarantee BBQ availability. If BBQ is important to your stay, contact us before booking accommodation.

Price and requests

The charge is JPY 8,000 per stay. Send your intended date and group size through Airbnb messages in advance. We will confirm a safe location, equipment and fuel, and staff arrangements before accepting your request and collecting payment through Airbnb. Requests may not be possible depending on preparation and supply arrangements.

Equipment and what to bring

A round, lidded charcoal grill approximately 45 cm in diameter is used. A correctly fitting disposable cooking mesh is replaced for each use.
Outdoor tables and chairs are not provided.
We will confirm individually which items are provided and what you need to bring, including charcoal, firelighters, a lighter, separate food and charcoal tongs, and heat-resistant gloves. Do not enter storage areas or take supplies or tools without staff permission.
Bring your own food, condiments and drinking water.

Location, hours and weather

Use the BBQ only in the outdoor location checked and designated by staff. Grassy areas and locations shown in equipment photographs are not automatically approved for use. Never move or use the BBQ indoors, in storage buildings or outside the designated area.
Finish use before sunset. There is no roof, so BBQ is unavailable in rain. It is also unavailable in strong winds or other unsafe conditions.

Safety and cleanup

Read the on-site instructions and equipment manual before use. Never leave burning fuel unattended, and keep children away from fire and hot equipment. Use separate tongs for food and charcoal.
When finished, follow the supplied extinguishing instructions and notify staff through Airbnb messages. Do not move hot equipment, charcoal, ash or mesh, or put them in rubbish bags.
Do not put charcoal, ash or used mesh in general rubbish or discard them on the grounds. Leave them as instructed on site. Staff will verify that everything is fully extinguished and cold before collection and disposal.Disposable mesh does not need washing. Separate food waste and packaging as instructed, and do not leave food outdoors.

Tableware & Kitchen Tools

Dishes, cutlery, and kitchen tools are stored in the location pictured below.

Induction cooktop

The facility is equipped with an induction cooktop.
Please use it safely.

Laundry (washer & dryer)

Outdoor bath

Cold plunge
The cold plunge uses stream water. It is not drinking water; please do not drink it. Please confirm winter availability with us through your booking platform before arrival.

When using, make sure the drainage is shut off before adding hot water.

Please note that if hot water is used for more than 1 hour, the hot water safety device will be activated and the hot water will stop running.

Bucket Shower

The bucket shower is available for use.

Wood stove: permission required before use

Do not use the wood stove until the property has confirmed that preparations are complete and provided instructions for this specific stove.
Do not light a fire, add fuel, or operate its levers or drawers before receiving that guidance. No carbon monoxide detector is installed.
If you would like to use it, please contact us through your booking platform first to confirm availability, fuel and equipment, their storage locations, and the correct operating instructions.

Separation and Placement of Garbage

If you have more garbage during consecutive nights, you may leave it in the warehouse.
When doing so, please be sure to close the shutters of the warehouse to prevent crows.

To maintain a comfortable and clean environment, please cooperate in separating garbage.
Please use the following three types of separation.

• Burnable Garbage: General garbage, food packaging, etc.
• Non-burnable garbage: Cans, bottles, PET bottles, spray cans, etc.
• Resource garbage: cardboard, newspapers, magazines, etc.

Always put food scraps in a small plastic bag before putting them in the burnable trash.

Re-sorting by the cleaning staff can be a major burden.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but we ask for your cooperation in separating and grouping the bags by type in advance.

Lost property

If we find belongings after check-out, we will contact you.

If you would like an item returned within Japan, postage is payable on delivery. For overseas returns, we use EMS and charge the actual shipping and packing costs through the booking platform.

Items containing lithium-ion batteries, such as phones, laptops, electric toothbrushes and heated-tobacco devices, may be subject to air-shipping restrictions and may not be eligible for return by mail.

If we receive no reply within three months after contacting you, the storage period will end and the item may be disposed of.

Emergency Contact

For a fire or medical emergency in Japan, call 119.
Address: 6 Oshido, Minamiaizu-machi, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima, Japan
Property: Edge sauna 9 Minamiaizu Fukushima
For non-emergency questions or equipment issues, contact us through your booking platform.

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