Outdoor sauna to taste the nature of Tohoku with your body.
MARUMORI-SAUNA
64-1 Fudo, Marumori-cho, Igugi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture
www.marumori-sauna.jp
Fee: ¥24,000 (for 4 persons), ¥36,000 (for 6 persons)
Six different aromas are available to enjoy a self-blended wax
As a sauna person, I have to say that the outdoor air bath in front of the beautiful nature is the winner by far. I will not accept any objection to that. No matter how much diversity we are talking about nowadays.
That said, an outdoor tent sauna is quite different from an indoor sauna and simply feels better. On the other hand, tent saunas do have their drawbacks. It is difficult to warm up in strong winds, and the drafts can make your feet a bit chilly.
One might think that combining the two would be a good idea, but there are not many sauna facilities that combine an indoor sauna with outdoor air bathing in the great outdoors. MARUMORI-SAUNA is one such rare golden combination in Miyagi Prefecture.
MARUMORI-SAUNA is located deep in the southernmost mountains of Miyagi Prefecture. After slowly warming your body to the core in the Finnish sauna inside the hut, dive into the mountain stream right next to the hut as a substitute for a water bath! You can take an outdoor air bath either on a rock in the middle of the mountain stream or by a bonfire on the side of the hut. While you feel the moderate gravity of the water, the nature of the Tohoku region that you see as you awaken is sure to come to you in a higher resolution than usual.
According to the owner, MARUMORI-SAUNA is the perfect place for an introduction to outdoor sauna. The owner says that MARUMORI-SAUNA is the perfect place for an introduction to outdoor sauna, and that everything you need, including sauna mats and bath towels, is provided. One of the advantages of this place is that you can enjoy yourself with as little as possible.
A board in the relaxation area displays the names of crowdfunding supporters.
Because it is located in the midst of nature, it is sometimes exposed to rain and wind. Even so, it is a "typical" way to enjoy the fickle weather and seasonal changes in nature, which can be experienced with the entire body through the outdoor sauna. Perhaps in search of Tohoku's natural beauty, many visitors come not only from neighboring prefectures but also from the Kanto region. It is true that the facility has fans all over Japan, and when it was flooded by Typhoon No. 19, a volunteer group of saunas donated funds through crowdfunding to help the facility. This shows how much this place is loved.
After hearing an episode that warmed not only my body but also my soul, I asked, "What time of day do you recommend entering the sauna?" I asked the owner. Without hesitation, he replied, "The best time is early in the morning in the morning mist, listening to the chirping of birds that have just started to wake up, while taking a sauna and outdoor air bath.
Dreaming of such a beautiful view, Shibayama patted me on the back and we headed to the next sauna.
