Mi-yu (Stone spa)
Mi-yu (Stone spa)
A stone spa is a curious bath without water. They're becoming popular with women in Japan, and are sometimes part of hot springs these days. Mi-yu in Masuda is like a sauna, but a little cooler. Hot stone spas cause more perspiration than saunas, and they have similar health benefits. After you've tried a stone spa, you'll need to take a shower in the facility.
When you enter a stone spa, you spread out a bath towel on warm natural stone and lie down on it with clothes on. Sometimes the spas have a recommended time you spend on each type of stone. You should also be sure to rehydrate regularly. At this spa, you can bring your own clothes, or you can rent a loose outfit.
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Bedrock bath for 90min (includes renting an outfit, bath towel and face towel) 1,500 yen
Bedrock bath for 90min (with your own clothes, bath towel and face towel) 1,000 yen
Foot bath for 50min (includes renting an outfit and face towel) 700 yen
Foot bath for 50min (with your own clothes and face towel) 500 yen
<Information>
Address: 2-22-12 Takatsu-Masuda City-Shimane
TEL: 0856-32-0055 in Japanese only
Open 365 days a year
Business hours: 10:00~22:00
*Thursday is for Ladies only
（written by Chiaki）
