岩盤浴(がんばんよく)

がんばんよく
noun
hot stone bath; hot stone spa
leisurehealth
1. hot stone bath; hot stone spa
A type of spa treatment where one lies on heated flat stones, typically wearing light clothing, to induce sweating. Believed to have detox and relaxation benefits.
岩盤浴(がんばんよく)でたくさん汗(あせ)をかいた。
I sweated a lot in the hot stone bath.
岩盤浴(がんばんよく)は初(はじ)めてだ。
This is my first time doing a hot stone bath.
岩盤浴(がんばんよく)の後(あと)は肌(はだ)がすべすべになる。
My skin becomes smooth after a hot stone bath.

Usage

岩盤浴(がんばんよく) is done wearing provided light clothes (館内着(かんないぎ)) and lying on heated natural stones. It's a popular amenity at スーパー銭湯(せんとう) and 健康(けんこう)ランド. People usually lie on the stones in short sessions, with rests and water in between.

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Related: スーパー銭湯(せんとう) (super bathhouse)
Related: サウナ (sauna)
Compare: 蒸(む)し風呂(ぶろ) (steam bath, sauna)
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Added 2026.2.3 21:23 · Revised 2026.10.5 4:36
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