プライベートサウナTRIBAL — Local services in Tokyo

Tribal

So far this fall/winter 2023/24 I have visited many Saunas/Sentos here in Tokyo and have a lifetime of sauna experience. I feel I am a good judge of saunas or at least I know what I like and what I feel is authentic Finnish Sauna, your opinion may differ.

As a lightly tattooed Gaijin I appreciate Tattoo friendly/accepting Saunas. I visit Saunas which allow tattoos or at least accept a sticker to cover them.

So far I have never been denied service or bothered about my tattoos or stickers at the Sauna. My first choice is always to be allowed in with no sticker, but I don’t make a big deal about it. And I am finding more and more places that have tattoo day(s).

My reviews are based partially on tattoo policy but more importantly, the over all sauna experience and authenticity to real Finnish Saunas.

Note: This is a private sauna, meaning you rent a small room which consists of multiple areas containing a shower, sauna, sitting space and bathroom style sink with amenities.

The sitting areas will very with each room and private saunas are more expensive then public saunas . Rooms can hold typically 1 or 2 people (some more) and most of the private saunas only allow the same gender to share the sauna room. Some deluxe private saunas contain hot and cold baths, and some also allow male and female cohabitation.

My review of this sauna is as follows;

Pro (good) Visited while they had a price special and is fair for what you get I would not use at full price Extremely Clean Choice of 4 scents for the steam water (I chose no scent) The sauna wood was beautiful and smelled like a real sauna Nice lighting and temperature in Sauna (vent was accessible to vent out heat if too hot or close if too cool) Front desk staff very friendly and helpful even though I don’t speak Japanese Easy to reserve online Dyson Hair dryer, tooth brushes, mouthwash and other amenities 
Easy to find, close to station, decent signage; on Google Maps Tattoos allowed (it’s private) Plenty of hangers Robes if you need to exit to use the toilet Slippers

Con (bad)

Can be expensive if not on special Chairs were not real comfortable, hard to get into and out of Narrow space, nowhere to set a drink next to chair (1 chair had drink holder) It did contain two chairs but they were spaced far apart

Conclusion

I give 4.5 stars

Recommended, most likely will return if on special

Many private saunas allow up to 90 minutes, unfortunately I still feel a bit rushed and would like 2-3 hours if possible.

IMHO, if the place is not booked for the next time slot, they should offer it to you in 30 minute increments for a very reasonable fee, it really costs them nothing more. Staff must be allowed to sell the product to the customer as time allows.

During the work week, early in the day these private saunas are almost always empty. Also, I am un-clear why they can not be coed, for consenting adults? Maybe...

This private sauna is truly the ultimate healing space! Once you experience it, you will definitely be captivated by it.

The sauna room is beautifully designed and decorated with high quality furnishings. The temperature is approximately 90 degrees Celsius, and the relaxing atmosphere and warm lighting will help you feel comfortable and relaxed.

This private sauna offers a variety of options. You can choose aromatherapy scents and play your favorite music from your own cell phone.

Finally, the staff service was excellent, and we received prompt and excellent assistance, which is only possible in a private sauna. Having a translator ready would have made the assistance...

I went with my partner and for the price, the rooms are tiny, the service quite bad and instead of ice baths you have a shower which has horrible water flow and the water of mild temperature.

We are sauna enthusiasts so we have been to many places and have some expectations, however, for those that rarely go to saunas, they might find this...