Celebrate Father's Day with 'Thank You' at the Hot Spring! Sake Bath, Heat Wave Event, and Family Bingo at Kisuke no Yu (Ehime Prefecture)

Kisuke Co., Ltd., a comprehensive entertainment company based in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, operates 'Shimanami Onsen Kisuke no Yu,' which ranked 10th nationwide in the 2026 Sauna Popularity Ranking among 6,695 facilities. From Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, a special Father's Day event will be held for three days only.

With the heartfelt intention of "delivering healing and gratitude to hardworking fathers," students from the local Hiyoshi Junior High School will participate in an experiential program to become Aufguss (heat wave) masters in the men's sauna room at Kisuke no Yu, integrating the activity into regional education.

Participating middle school students will use fans and towels to send waves of hot air to sauna guests, while expressing messages of appreciation and conveying their "thank you" feelings. Additionally, a special sake bath using Imabari's local sake 'Yamadanishiki,' along with a large family-friendly bingo tournament, will be offered—perfect events to celebrate Father's Day.

Father's Day Limited-Time Event Overview

Sake Bath – Featuring Imabari's Local Sake 'Yamadanishiki' A special sake bath using 'Yamadanishiki,' a premium sake from Imabari, will be offered. Guests can enjoy a relaxing and soothing experience enveloped in the rich, fragrant aroma of sake.

Event Dates: June 19 (Fri) – June 21 (Sun), 2025

Event Times: 9:00, 15:00, 19:00

Location: Men's Beauty Skin Bath

'Big Bingo Tournament' – Fun for Dads and Kids A popular family event, the 'Big Bingo Tournament,' will be held. With luxurious prizes, it promises an exciting and joyful time for the whole family.

Event Date: Saturday, June 20, 2025

Event Time: 18:30 onwards Bingo Ticket Sales Start: 15:00 onwards

Location: 1st Floor Rest Area

Participation Fee: 500 yen (tax included) Note: Maximum of one bingo ticket per person

'Thank You Heat Wave' – Expressing Gratitude to the Community As a gratitude initiative by Hiyoshi Junior High School students, a special heat wave event called 'Thank You Heat Wave' will be held. This heartwarming event delivers the students' feelings of appreciation through the heat waves in the sauna.

Note: The experience will be conducted under staff supervision with safety as a top priority.

Event Date: Sunday, June 21, 2025

Event Times: 11:00 onwards / 18:00 onwards

Location: Men's Sumi Sauna Note: The event may be canceled depending on circumstances.

This Father's Day, why not express the gratitude you often find hard to put into words? Share your heartfelt 'thank you' through the warmth of hot springs and saunas. At Kisuke no Yu, we aim to bring smiles and healing to the community through intergenerational, enjoyable events.

・Hiyoshi Junior High School

Hiyoshi Junior High School, located in Imabari City, is conveniently situated just a 3-minute walk from JR Imabari Station. Emphasizing community collaboration, the school actively participates in local educational initiatives, such as proposing community problem-solving plans at the 'Hometown Career Education Presentation Conference.' Through club activities and experiential learning, students develop not only academically but also socially and with a strong sense of community contribution. It is a vibrant school that supports the growth of each individual student.

HP: https://imabari-hiyoshi-j.esnet.ed.jp/

・Yagi Sake Brewing Department

Yagi Sake Brewing Department, the brewer of 'Yamadanishiki,' was founded in 1831 (during the Tenpo era) in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, at the dawn of the late Edo period. The brand name originates from the founder, Yagi Jihei, whose shop name was 'Tamba-ya.' Inspired by its crest and the sharp, clean taste of the sake—comparable to the legendary sword 'Masamune'—the name 'Yamadanishiki' was adopted. Since 1996 (Heisei 8), the logo has been updated to its current design, created by Mr. Keizo Matsui, a renowned design consultant for Apple Inc. The logo won the Gold Prize at the Japan Package Design Awards in 1997 (Heisei 9). Since its founding, Yagi Sake Brewing Department has passionately pursued high-quality sake production. The excellence of Yamadanishiki is evidenced by numerous Gold Awards at the National New Sake Appraisal Competition hosted by the National Research Institute of Brewing, along with top honors in various other competitions, earning high acclaim.

HP: https://www.yamatan.jp/

・Facility Information: Shimanami Onsen Kisuke no Yu

The 'Seto Inland Sea Shimanami Kaido,' connecting Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture with Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture, is renowned as a cycling paradise. 'Shimanami Onsen Kisuke no Yu,' located in Imabari City, serves not only local customers from Ehime Prefecture but also cyclists from around the world. It has been recognized for four consecutive years by cycling magazines as the 'Hot Spring Most Visited by Cyclists in Japan' and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2022. The facility also includes lodging with rock saunas and a premium lounge.

Address: 1-2-30 Hiyoshi-cho, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture Phone: 0898-22-0026 Business Hours: 6:00–24:00 (last admission at 23:15) HP: https://www.kisuke.com/yu-imabari/

・Operating Company

Company Name: Kisuke Co., Ltd.

Head Office: 4-1 Miyamachi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture

Representative: President & CEO Yoshinori Yamaji

Established: 1970 Capital: 20,050,000 JPY

URL: https://www.kisuke.com/

【Inquiries Regarding This Event】

Shimanami Onsen Kisuke no Yu: Yoichiro Iwasaki

Phone: 0898-22-0026 Mobile: 090-9552-6233 Email: iwasaki@kisuke.com