House Manual | Edge sauna 9 Shirakawa Fukushima

Important sauna information
Only the wood-fired sauna in the separate kura (storehouse) is available. The electric sauna in the main house is out of service due to a heater malfunction, with no reopening date confirmed. Do not operate its power switch or control panel.
The maximum overnight occupancy is six guests. Under our current operation, overnight guests do not share the kura sauna with day-use guests during their stay.
View the kura sauna wood-stove instructions

This manual explains how to use Edge Sauna 9 Shirakawa Fukushima and sets out important precautions. Please read it before using the property.

44 Daikubo, Shirakawa, Fukushima 961-0051, Japan
〒961-0051 福島県白河市大久保44

Parking

There are seven parking spaces: five in front of the property and two near the entrance, as shown in the photographs below.

Please keep within the seven available spaces. If an accident, injury or loss occurs, we will respond in accordance with applicable law and the terms of your reservation. Please park carefully and watch for other vehicles and pedestrians.

Safety and responsibility

Before using the facilities

Although we maintain the property with safety in mind, using the sauna, bathroom, cold plunge and living areas involves risks, including slips, falls and drowning. Please follow the safety instructions and use the facilities within your limits.

Specific risks

• Slippery floors
  Wood floors can be slippery when wet or when wearing socks. Take care to avoid falls.
• Sauna and bathroom
  Heat and humidity can cause discomfort or increase the risk of falls. Stay hydrated and use the facilities within your limits.
• Cold plunge
  Never jump into the cold plunge or stay in it for too long. Children and anyone uncomfortable in cold water should not force themselves to use it.

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. Using the sauna or cold plunge after drinking alcohol is particularly dangerous; please do not do so.

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.

Quiet hours: 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Please keep voices and other noise low between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM, including indoors. Police may be called if noise complaints are reported.

Please be considerate of other guests and our neighbours so that everyone can enjoy a comfortable stay.

Damage, breakage and stains

Please avoid dangerous behaviour that could cause injury or damage the property.

Guests are responsible for the actual cost of restoring damage, breakage or stains, including persistent odours. Damage to walls, glass or other parts of the room may prevent it from being used until repairs are finished. In such cases, the stated charges include repair costs and room charges during the period of unavailability. Please handle the property and equipment with care.

Important: smoke and strong odours

Smoking is not permitted indoors. Do not use appliances or cooking methods that create excessive smoke or persistent odours. Smoking is permitted only in the designated outdoor area with an ashtray.

Smoke inside the building can activate the fire alarm. Please take care to avoid disturbing neighbours.

If strong odours remain in the room, the additional cleaning costs for their removal will be charged.

Although a kitchen is provided, cooking that leaves strong smells in the room, such as grilling fish or meat, is not permitted.

Keeping the indoor areas comfortable

Remove outdoor slippers at the entrance and change into indoor slippers. This helps keep the floors clean and prevents damage.

Thank you for helping us keep the property comfortable and clean for all guests.

Property facilities

Entrance keypad

Floor plan

The maximum overnight occupancy is six guests. The main-house sauna is out of service even if it appears on the floor plan. Only the wood-fired sauna in the separate kura is available.

Sauna: only the wood-fired kura sauna is available

Sauna safety precautions

The main-house electric sauna is out of service

The main-house electric sauna is unavailable because of a heater malfunction. No reopening date has been confirmed.
Do not turn it on or use the control panel. Please use the sauna in the separate kura.
View the kura sauna wood-stove instructions

Sauna bathing routine

Use the sauna, cool down and rest at your own pace. Do not continue if you feel unwell.

Using sauna aroma for loyly

A bottle of sauna aroma is provided in the washbasin area. Fill the loyly bucket with warm water from the bathroom tap, then dilute the aroma in the water before pouring it over the sauna stones.
The usual guide is 2–3 pumps, but the fragrance is concentrated: start with a small amount and add one pump at a time as needed.

The aroma is flammable. Never bring the bottle into the sauna room.

Sauna aroma safety precautions

• Do not bring aroma bottles into the sauna room.
• Avoid pouring too much water over the stones.
• Always dilute the aroma with water.
• Never pour undiluted aroma directly onto the stove. It contains ethanol and can catch fire.
• Do not apply it to your skin.
• It is not a bath additive.
• Do not drink it.

Bathroom

Switching the hand shower and overhead shower

The shower controls may be unfamiliar. Please follow the illustrated instructions below before use.

Use the selector lever shown in the photograph to switch between the hand shower and faucet.

Tableware and kitchen tools

Tableware, cutlery and kitchen tools are stored in the locations shown in the photographs below.

Induction cooktop

An induction cooktop is provided. Please use it safely.

Laundry: washer and dryer

Television

Terrestrial and BS satellite broadcasts are not available. Internet video services such as YouTube and Amazon Prime Video can be used.

Bedside power outlets

There is a covered power outlet above the bedside table beside the double bed. Slide the cover to access it.

Using the pellet stove

Lighting the pellet stove

This section is for the pellet stove, which is separate from the wood stove in the kura sauna. For sauna heating, see Using the kura sauna wood stove.

Guests light this stove themselves. Once the pellets are lit, do not add more until they have burned out. Always wear heat-resistant gloves when using the pellet stove.

Use only the pellets provided by the property. Do not burn other materials in this stove.

Wait until the pellets have completely burned out before refilling. Adding pellets while they are burning can create a dangerous amount of smoke.

Do not leave the property while lighting the stove. Finish errands first or ensure that an adult remains with the fire. Wear the designated heat-resistant gloves, stored under the kitchen counter.

Place pellets in the basket.

Place two fire starters on top of the pellets and light them with the long-reach lighter.

Close the stove door promptly after lighting.

When lighting the pellets, move the air-control lever down as shown to improve airflow. Once the fire is burning well, move the lever up.

After lighting, switch off and secure the lighter.

Refill only after the pellets have burned out, and wear heat-resistant gloves. Grasp the door handle firmly and lift it upward to open the door.

Pellet storage

Pellets are stored under the kitchen sink.

The container holds the pellets. The scoop, fire starters, lighter, leather gloves and fire tongs are kept outside the container.

Using the kura sauna wood stove

Lighting the wood stove

Guests light this stove themselves. Always wear heat-resistant gloves when opening the stove door.

Do not leave the property while lighting the stove. Finish errands first or ensure that an adult remains with the fire. Wear the designated heat-resistant gloves, kept in front of the sauna room. Please also refer to the video below.

Always wear heat-resistant gloves when opening the wood-stove door. The stove becomes extremely hot; take care to avoid burns.

At first, leave the lower drawer slightly open for airflow. Close it once the wood is burning well.

Additional firewood

Firewood and kindling are stored on the right side of the entrance storage room.

If you stay beyond the check-out time, the stated late check-out charge is JPY 3,000 per 20 minutes.

Waste sorting and storage

For longer stays, extra bagged waste may be placed in the storage room. Close the shutter afterwards to keep birds out.

Please separate waste into the following three groups to help keep the property clean.

• Burnable waste: general waste and food packaging.
• Non-burnable waste: cans, bottles, plastic drink bottles and aerosol cans.
• Recyclable paper: cardboard, newspapers and magazines.

Put food scraps into a small plastic bag before placing them with burnable waste.

Please sort waste and keep the bags separate before check-out. Thank you for helping our cleaning staff.

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.

If you wish to have the items mailed to you, we offer postage COD for domestic (Japan) addresses. For international shipping, we use EMS and will charge you the actual cost including packaging materials through the booking site.

However, please note that items containing lithium-ion batteries or rechargeable cells (such as smartphones, laptops, electric toothbrushes, or heated tobacco devices) may not be eligible for shipping by air.

If we do not receive a response within three months of contacting you, the items will be considered unclaimed and will be disposed of thereafter.

Emergency contact

Enjoy MOLTON BROWN at home

Explore these three MOLTON BROWN Reviving Rosemary products. This section contains affiliate links to Amazon Japan and Rakuten Ichiba. These shops are based in Japan; please check delivery availability for your location.

Please check prices, availability, and product details on the retailer’s website. As an Amazon Associate, StayManuals earns from qualifying purchases.