Capsule & Sauna Kawasaki Big
I am visiting Kawasaki for Albirex Niigata's away match against Kawasaki.
Although it is possible to go home from Kawasaki, Shinmaruko and Musashikosugi, where the stadium is located, even after the game ends (after 9:00 p.m.), I decided to stay overnight because I wanted to enjoy Kawasaki at night.
So, ``Capsule & Sauna Kawasaki BigI stayed at the hotel, so I will write a review.
This signboard at Kawasaki Station is famous.
There were also billboards all over the city of Kawasaki.
sauna
There are two types of saunas.
- high temperature sauna
- low temperature sauna
high temperature sauna
This is a small two-tiered sauna.
It can be thoroughly steamed at a temperature of less than 100 degrees Celsius.
Before entering the sauna room, there is a mat that looks like a beetroot board, so put it down and enter the sauna.
low temperature sauna
Since it said it was a low-temperature sauna, I imagined it to be a steam sauna, but it was actually a dry sauna with a low temperature.
Even though the temperature is low, it is still 75 degrees Celsius, so you can take the time to thoroughly steam the rice.
The high temperature sauna was small, but the low temperature sauna was spacious.
water bath
There are two types of water baths.
- low temperature water bath
- Room temperature water bath
low temperature water bath
I think the temperature is about 16℃, which is just the right temperature, neither too cold nor lukewarm.
I used to like hard settings like single, but lately I prefer around 15℃.
Room temperature water bath
The temperature is lukewarm, around 25℃.
It's good to take a bath after taking a low-temperature water bath, and I think it's also useful to cool down your body after getting warmed up in a regular bath.
rest spot
The bathroom is located underground, so outdoor bathing is not possible.
There are two fully flat chairs and five mesh chairs with backrests, so it doesn't seem like there are many resting spots.
Due to bad timing, some people were unable to secure a chair and took a break at the edge of the bath.
bath
There are 5 types of baths, which are abundant.
- Fujimi bath
- vibrabus
- medicinal bath
- radon bath
- Daily bath
Fujimi bath
It's a normal bath, but you can take a bath while looking at pictures of Mt. Fuji up close.
vibrabus
This is the main bath.
There is a TV above, so you can relax while watching TV.
Is the TV itself bad or is it the glass for waterproofing? Perhaps it's a bad thing, but the viewing angle has ended.
If you look at it even slightly from an angle, it will be almost completely black, so positioning is important.
medicinal bath
The medicated bath is sized for one person, and at the time I tried to enter, someone else was taking the bath, so I was unable to enter.
radon bath
I basically took a radon bath because it seemed good for my health.
After reading the instructions on the homepage, it says twice a day is appropriate, but I ended up using it about 4 or 5 times a day. .
Daily bath
The daily bath is also sized for one person, and when I tried to take a bath, someone else was taking the bath, so I couldn't get in.
capsule
The capsule itself is a regular capsule that you can find anywhere.
There is air conditioning inside the capsule, and you can control the TV and electricity from a nearby panel.
There was also an outlet.
Of course it has a TV.
Point I noticed ①: Light switch
There is a light switch near where the capsule number is written, and I think it's common to turn on the light before entering the capsule.
In this case, there is a light switch itself, but even if you turn it on or off, the light does not brighten, and you can only turn the light on and off with the switch inside the capsule.
Even when leaving the capsule, I had to turn it off using the switch in the room, and I felt it would be a hassle if I forgot to turn it off.
Interesting point ②: Changing room in front of the bathroom
If you are staying in a capsule, the main locker is located on the floor where you will be staying.
There, I changed into my indoor clothes and went to the bathroom in the basement.
There is a changing room just before entering the bathroom, but there are very few shelves to store the clothes you take off.
Some people insert them into the stair railings, and I think it doesn't look good. .
There was a locker in front of the stairs leading down to the bathroom where you could put 100 yen in and lock it, so I basically used this locker.
It's locked, so you don't have to worry about putting your smartphone in there, and the 100 yen will be returned to you after use.
Although it was a hassle to prepare 100 yen coins, it seemed like a good idea to use a locked locker.
By the way, it was possible to exchange money at the front desk even if you didn't have a 100 yen coin.
restaurant
The menu looks like old-fashioned sauna food, and the prices are cheap.
I think the price of 450 yen for a bottle of beer (medium bottle) conveys how cheap it is.
Another attraction is that it's open 24 hours a day.
This time I used it as a late night snack, so I would like to introduce the menu I ate.
By the way, there are smoking and non-smoking sections, but the non-smoking section was quite small with only four tables, and the smoking section was overwhelmingly larger.
1st cup: Extra cold
This time I made a reservation with a plan that included 1 drink, so with that voucher, I was able to use ``extra cold” I ordered.
If you're drinking beer after taking a bath or sauna and it's freezing cold, there's nothing more to say.
1st item: Fried octopus
Personally, if it's on the menu, I always order it.Deep-fried octopus (580 yen)”.
Fried food eaten at midnight has an immoral taste and is even more delicious.
2nd glass: bottled beer
I drank the extra cold quickly, soBottled beer (450 yen)” I ordered.
The only brand available was Super Dry.
By the way, the extra cold was also 450 yen.
2nd item: Tanmen miso
There was regular tanmen, and there was also regular miso ramen, but miso-flavored tanmen was rare.Tanmen miso (670 yen)” I ordered.
There are plenty of vegetables in it, and the miso flavor isn't as strong as in miso ramen, and the garlic has a slight kick.
The noodles were medium-thick and filling, yet somehow light, making them the perfect ending to the dish.
The meal consisted of extra cold (1 free drink), bottled beer, fried octopus, and tanmen miso for a total of 1,700 yen.
Your payment will be assigned a locker number and will be settled when you leave or check out.
customer base
The customer base was mainly in their 40s and 50s, and I had the impression that I occasionally saw people in their 20s and 30s coming for the sauna.
The overall age group was older, so there was no Dragon Quest or conversation inside the sauna.
Overall Assessment
I think the biggest attraction is that you can stay for 3,000 yen per night (3,500 yen before holidays).
Hotel prices in Tokyo are rapidly increasing, and it is now costing 10,000 to 20,000 yen per night.
It takes about 10 minutes by train from Kawasaki to Shinagawa, so depending on where you have business, you may want to include it as an overnight stay when sightseeing in Tokyo.
However, the quality of the sauna was average, and I felt that the inside of the facility was a bit outdated and not well-cleaned, so it is not for everyone, but is recommended for those with a certain tolerance.
information
■Homepage
If you want to guarantee your stay, we recommend making reservations in advance.
The official website is the cheapest, priced at 3,000 yen per night (3,500 yen before holidays).
『Rakuten TravelYou can also make a reservation from `` `` and it costs 3,200 yen per night (3,700 yen before holidays), which is 200 yen more expensive.
https://hb.afl.rakuten.co.jp/hgc/1dbf8fad.4a5d8164.1dbf8fae.092c41c8/?pc=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.rakuten.co.jp%2FHOTEL%2F68221%2F68221.html%3Fcid%3Dtr_af_1632&link_type=hybrid_url&ut=eyJwYWdlIjoiaXRlbSIsInR5cGUiOiJoeWJyaWRfdXJsIiwic2l6ZSI6IjEwMHgxMDAiLCJuYW0iOjEsIm5hbXAiOiJyaWdodCIsImNvbSI6MSwiY29tcCI6ImRvd24iLCJwcmljZSI6MSwiYm9yIjoxLCJjb2wiOjEsImJidG4iOjEsInByb2QiOjAsImFtcCI6ZmFsc2V9
I think it is better to use the official website unless you are using Rakuten points.
■Access
It is just over 5 minutes walk from JR Kawasaki Station.
