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Fukunoyu Sawara: Prices, Sauna, Stone Spa and Access

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A large late-night public bath in western Fukuoka with indoor and open-air baths, two saunas, stone spa rooms, food and five private family baths. It is easiest by car or bus, not on a central sightseeing walk.

Fukunoyu Sawara in Odabe reopened after renovation in July 2024. It is a modern super-sento rather than a natural hot-spring resort: the open-air zone includes an artificial mineral bath, while carbonated baths, jets, sauna and relaxation facilities make it practical for a half-day or late-evening break.

Baths, sauna and stone spa

The bathing area includes indoor and open-air carbonated baths, reclining baths, artificial mineral baths, pot baths, jets, an electric bath and cold water. There is a high-temperature sauna, a salt sauna and an outdoor cooling area. The separate stone-spa package includes several heated rooms, a cool-down room, about 5,000 comics and private-style lobby cabins, so it suits a longer visit.

Current hours and prices

Bath hours	09:00–03:00; last admission 02:30
Public bath	Adult ¥850 weekday / ¥900 weekend and holiday; child age 3 through elementary school ¥420 / ¥450
Bath plus stone spa	Adult ¥1,300 weekday / ¥1,650 weekend and holiday; elementary-school child ¥1,170 / ¥1,200 with a guardian
Private family bath	Five rooms; ¥3,200 or ¥3,700 per room for 60 minutes, and 90 minutes for weekday entry by 15:00; same-day telephone booking
Payment and parking	Cash only; free parking for about 250 cars

Which option suits your visit

Ordinary admission includes both saunas and all public baths; it is the best choice for a shorter visit. Add the stone spa when you have several hours and want to read or rest between heated rooms. A private family bath is useful for a family group or guests who prefer a separate room, but it must be booked by telephone on the day and accepts up to four adults. Towels are not included; small towel sale/rental and bath-towel rental are available.

Access from central Fukuoka

The facility is at 5-22-16 Odabe, Sawara-ku. Driving is simplest. From Tenjin or Hakata, Nishitetsu buses take roughly 40 minutes depending on traffic; get off at Odabe 5-chome and look for the large hot-bath sign. This is a residential roadside facility, so allow extra time at night and confirm the last return bus.

Bring cash and a towel, or budget for towel rental or purchase.
Call on the same day if a private room is essential; weekends and evenings can fill up.
The stone spa is for elementary-school children and older; children must stay with a guardian.

Japanese public-bath etiquette

Public baths are used without swimwear. Wash before entering, keep towels out of the water and tie up long hair. Ask the facility directly before travelling if you have tattoos or need accessibility assistance, because entry rules and available support can change. Shampoo, conditioner and body soap are provided in the bathing area.