The Tokai region’s first “immersive sauna event,” “GEDATSU,” will be held. A total of 200 people experienced “escape from everyday life” over three days.
Shifukunotoki Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 16, 2025 “GEDATSU,” the Tokai region’s first immersive sauna event, was held. A total of 200 people experienced “escape from everyday life” over three days. The event was held at Sauna Base SHIFUKU in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. The physical and mental release experience, themed around “escape from everyday life,” became a hot topic.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/148817/9/148817-9-94049ffa0b66648a3d396e48dc98b04f-1280×670.png In this age of convenience and speed, we tend to lose our “mental space.” “Shifuku no Toki” planned this event as a place for modern people to “rediscover their true selves.” The theme of “Gedatsu” (Liberation) embodies the meaning of “freeing yourself from the constraints and confusion of everyday life and returning to your roots, emptying your mind.” Experience the sauna not just as a hot bath, but as a “ritual of liberation.” Time passed, becoming one with all of nature: heat, scent, sound, wind, and water. Event Details: Hell Tour (Sauna) Participants were greeted by a “Hell’s Sauna” composed of three different worldviews. 1. Kanmu Souen Blue steam and the scent of medicinal herbs melt away emotions, leading to a state of tranquility. 2. Burning Away the 108 Earthly Desires Crimson flames and herbal steam burn away earthly desires, bringing liberation. 3. White Pure Paradise The white-green light and plants cleanse the body and mind, inviting you into deep relaxation. Participants were free to explore each sauna, enjoying a journey of heat and aroma that stimulated all five senses.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/148817/9/148817-9-e520dfce385026e89ead85d7c6f35cae-1280×670.png Santzu Purification (Cold Bath) Purify yourself in a natural, clear stream bath. The moment you jump into the river from this hellish steam bath, you’ll feel as if not only your body but your soul has been cleansed. Gokuraku Seiza (Open-Air Bath & Healing) In the open-air bathing space, you’ll be enveloped in a tranquil atmosphere, surrounded by sound and light. Participants lay down on mats and spent time simply focusing on their breathing and the sound of the singing bowls.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/148817/9/148817-9-bf3cab72a0570d83072f370a60975005-1280×670.png Ayurvedic Session नमस्कार Mahārāja, an Ibaraki-based organization offering Japan’s most luxurious sauna rituals, offers a gommage session using original medicinal oils and herbs from their own company. The aroma and heat penetrate deeply into the body, allowing you to quietly heal from the inside out. After the session, float in the river and enjoy the fresh air. Some participants said it was the most fulfilling experience of their lives, and some were so moved they burst into tears.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/148817/9/148817-9-db5bd5bb4672514a45ab176e60108a95-1166×874.jpg Participant Comments “I was really impressed by the high quality. Each exhibit had a clear concept, and I wasn’t just able to enjoy it; I was able to sense the creators’ thoughts and worldviews. Every space had its own story, and before I knew it, I was so engrossed in the exhibits that I lost track of time. It was a special experience I couldn’t have in my everyday life. (Male, office worker, 30s) “The Ayurvedic session brought tears to my eyes.” Enveloped in the fragrance and warmth, it felt as though my inner self was quietly unraveling. Rather than feeling soothed by someone, it felt like I was remembering the kindness within myself. The heat of the sauna, the coolness of the river, the sound of the wind—everything about it touched my heart. After I finished, I felt a sense of lightness that’s hard to put into words. (Female therapist in her 40s) The careful temperature control for each group, the comfortable heat waves from the staff, the scent of cardamom and birch, and even the music were all thoughtfully designed, allowing me to enjoy my entire body! It felt like everything that had been building up in my daily life was suddenly washed away, and I thought, “This is liberation!” It was also fascinating to hear professional steam designers from all over the country talk about saunas! Thank you so much for the wonderful time! I’d love to go back again. (Female, Sales, 20s)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/148817/9/148817-9-a5d1a70c83059a2f950bfcdd0759d579-2025×2700.jpg “GEDATSU” is not just a place to “get in the groove” with the sauna, but It was designed as a place to “escape from everyday life.” Natural elements such as heat, water, scent, and sound stir people’s inner selves, Returning your mind to “emptiness.” My greatest joy has been witnessing so many people rediscover their true selves over these three days. We hope to continue providing liberating experiences that resonate with nature and the mind. Shifukunotoki Co., Ltd.
Representative Director, Funaya Hayabusa Contact Us Shifukunotoki Co., Ltd. Representative Director: Funaya Hayabusa TEL: 080-6356-6798 MAIL: info@sfkntk.com Details about this release