Sauna City Sapporo – The 10th installment is here!
Hosted by the Sapporo Chamber of Commerce and Industry! Japan's largest sauna event, which has attracted over 10,000 visitors in total, will be held this year at Châteraisé Gateau Kingdom Sapporo!
This event, which combines Sapporo's world-renowned tourist attractions—such as Sapporo's "Sapporo Sosei Square" and "Sapporo TV Tower" offering panoramic views of Sapporo's nightscape, and Sapporo's "Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill" where you can experience magnificent nature—with outdoor saunas, has attracted over 10,000 visitors in total and continues to gain attention as one of Japan's largest sauna events. Started in 2021, this year marks the 5th year and the momentous 10th anniversary of the event, bringing together Aufguss masters and heat wave masters to convey their gratitude and passion to attendees. Furthermore, there will be food trucks offering "sauna food" and sales of sauna goods, making it an unmissable event for sauna enthusiasts.
Sauna City Sapporo
Overview of the 10th Implementation
Project Name: Sauna City Sapporo
Organizer: Sapporo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dates: July 10th (Fri) – 12th (Sun), 2026 (3 days total)
Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 (10:00-15:00 / 15:00-20:00) 5-hour shift system Venue: Châteraisé Gateau Kingdom Sapporo
▶Official website: https://sauna-city-sapporo.com/
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Advance ticket price
● Junior high school students and older
Part 1 price: Weekdays 4,500 yen / Weekends 5,000 yen
Full-day pass: Weekdays 8,000 yen / Weekends 9,000 yen
Same-day rates
● Junior high school students and older
Part 1 price: Weekdays 5,000 yen / Weekends 5,500 yen
Full-day pass: Weekdays 9,000 yen / Weekends 10,000 yen
Common charge
●Elementary school students: 1,500 yen ●Children aged 3 to preschool age: 500 yen ●Children aged 2 and under: Free
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Introducing the saunas you can enjoy at the venue.
We've invited various saunas from across Hokkaido, just like we did nine times in the past!
We have installed highly satisfying saunas, including mobile trailer homes and tent saunas, with a total of over 20 saunas waiting for our visitors!
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Dance performance by an Aufguss master
In addition to Aufguss masters from within Hokkaido, we will also invite masters from outside the prefecture to enhance visitor satisfaction. The exhilarating atmosphere created by the diverse performances of the performers in the sauna room is sure to increase visitor satisfaction!
Aufguss Master from outside Hokkaido
Star Morohoshi
Star Morohoshi is a leading professional Aufgisa (a type of sumo wrestling) master representing Japan.
His signature style is characterized by sharp, elegant towel handling and overwhelming entertainment value that instantly captivates the audience. He envelops the sauna room in a frenzy and sense of unity reminiscent of a live concert venue, and manipulates the heat waves with his exceptional skill. The passionate energy he exudes and his star-studded performance will lead you to an unprecedented state of blissful relaxation. Please experience it for yourself.
Tokyo K-PRO
Namiking
Namiking is the star Aufgus master of "Sauna DESSE," a popular sauna in Shinsaibashi, Osaka.
Their appeal lies in their powerful and rhythmic towel handling that instantly captivates viewers, and their overwhelming hospitality that fills the entire venue with smiles. They dance freely throughout the room, delivering a careful yet passionate breeze that seems to be attentive to each and every guest. There is no doubt that they will unleash the ultimate energy along with the vibrant spirit of Osaka.
Osaka DESSE
Satomi Kiko
Satomi Kiko is the strongest female Aufgussing duo that Heiwajima Natural Hot Springs boasts.
The harmonious combination of Satomi, who creates a healing space, and Kiko, who delivers powerful heat waves, is truly an art form. The graceful towel handling that dances in the sauna room and the carefully calculated aroma gently stimulate all five senses. The exquisite breeze blowing from Heiwajima guides you to deep relaxation and the blissful state of "totonoi" (a state of perfect balance).
Tokyo Natural Hot Spring Heiwajima (affiliated)
Kimizuka Ryuto
A vihta craftsman and whisking master belonging to SNOOZE Co., Ltd.'s "Vihta JP". He boasts one of the highest numbers of whisking treatments in Japan and is active at places like Takanawa SAUNAS. He also serves as the representative of "Sauna Elements," an organization that explores the possibilities of plants and warm baths. He is one of only two men in Japan to have obtained the "Power Remedy Body" certification, and his treatments, which are expressed through delicate temperature and humidity control and a unique worldview, are highly regarded.
Belongs to Vihta JP
Yumi Takeuchi
Whisking Meister and Aufguss Master affiliated with SNOOZE Co., Ltd.'s "Vihta JP".
Leveraging her qualifications as a body care therapist and her deep knowledge of herbs gained from traveling the world, she offers herbal Aufguss and whisking in various locations. She won third place in the herbal ritual category at the "Herbal Cup 2025." Furthermore, she has supervised the fragrance development of spice-blended sauna hair care products, and her expertise and exceptional relaxation services are highly regarded.
Belongs to Vihta JP
Hokkaido Aufguss Master
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Heatwaves by heatwave masters in Hokkaido
We'll be gathering heat wave masters from all over Hokkaido to hold a heat wave event using an outdoor sauna. The event will be designed to be enjoyable for attendees and will also include entertainment elements!
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We will be offering a variety of content related to saunas!
In addition to various workshops such as scrub making, whisk making, whisking, and sauna comedy, we will also be holding a very popular raffle and rock-paper-scissors tournament to ensure that visitors have a great time!
Scrub making experience / Whisk making experience / Herbal ritual / Whisking
Sound Ritual ~ Elegant Watari & Emon Sauna: Sauna Comedy Raffle by Yasuto Yokozawa / Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament
Content schedule for July 10th (Fri)
Content schedule for July 11th (Sat)
July 12th (Sun) Content Schedule
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Installation of a wide variety of food trucks
We invited four food trucks operating in Sapporo City.
In addition to Hokkaido's famous "sauna food," we will offer a variety of other items to satisfy the appetites of our visitors!
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188 Kitchen / Scallops grilled in butter oil on a skewer
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Sales of sauna goods at hot spring facilities in Hokkaido
We're collaborating with hot spring facilities throughout Hokkaido to sell a variety of sauna goods, including original sauna hats, MOKU towels, keychains, and stickers from each facility! (Participating facilities are currently being finalized.)
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