Beachfront Private Villa “BeachFot MON” Opens in Katsuura, Chiba, Offering a Sauna Experience 30 Seconds from the Sea

A new private rental villa, “BeachFot MON,” has opened in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, with the ocean directly in front of the property. The facility is a modern Western-style 1LDK private villa designed around the concept of “the sea and the moon.” It features a refined space where guests can feel the presence of the moon from both inside and outside, along with sweeping views of the Katsuura sea, a custom-made Japanese barrel sauna, and a BBQ terrace. The villa is designed as a whole-house rental where the stay itself becomes the main experience. Its greatest feature is the location: guests can leave the sauna room and immediately move through rinsing, outdoor air bathing, and even diving into the sea. The full sequence of “sauna, cold bath, outdoor air bath, and the ocean” can be enjoyed seamlessly within the property. Located along Katsuura’s beautiful coastline, BeachFot MON is built around the idea that “the moon can be seen from both inside and outside.” The interior, lighting, and exterior design are unified under this concept. During the day, guests can look out over the Katsuura sea and sky; at night, they can spend time surrounded by moonlight and the sound of waves. The first floor features a full-scale barrel sauna facing the sea and a carefully designed relaxation flow. The custom-made Japanese barrel sauna matches the villa’s exterior color scheme and has a large tempered-glass window at the front, creating a line of sight where the ocean appears directly ahead upon entry. Guests can enjoy self-löyly while taking in the ever-changing views of Katsuura’s sea and sky. The sauna uses a high-powered stove capable of reaching 110°C. To maintain authentic heat even in winter sea winds, the facility balances insulation and ventilation efficiency, with air intake below the stove and exhaust at the upper diagonal side, creating ideal natural convection. The sauna space connects directly to the indoor bathroom, allowing a seamless flow from sauna to rinsing or a freestanding tub, then to outdoor air bathing on an artificial-grass area. Guests can also continue straight from the sauna to the sea in front of the villa. The second floor offers a spacious balcony that catches the sea breeze and a living-dining area with panoramic views. After climbing the stairs and passing a distinctive moon-shaped light fixture, guests reach a second-floor space that opens widely toward the Katsuura sea. The covered balcony connected to the living room is equipped with an Iwatani gas BBQ grill, allowing guests to enjoy local seafood and meat while overlooking the sea and sky by day or listening to waves under moonlight at night. The villa includes a large wall-mounted TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, an IH cooking heater, and a fully equipped kitchen, making it suitable for long stays and workations. The first-floor bedroom can accommodate up to six guests. Practical amenities such as two toilets, 200V EV charging equipment, and two free parking spaces make it comfortable for group travel. The owner, Mr. Tsuchiya, is from Katsuura and opened the facility with the aim of energizing the local area. He had planned to introduce a sauna from the beginning when launching the private villa. In addition to differentiating the property from nearby facilities, he wanted to increase guest satisfaction and make stays in Katsuura more special, which led to the installation of a custom-made Japanese barrel sauna overlooking the sea. He hopes the facility will encourage more people to visit Katsuura, explore local restaurants and sightseeing spots, and contribute to promoting the area’s appeal and revitalizing the region. Facility overview: The facility name is BeachFot MON. It is located in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, about five minutes by car from Katsuura Station. Amenities include a custom-made Japanese barrel sauna with self-löyly, direct access to the sea, a BBQ terrace, an EV charger, and two free parking spaces. “Sauna no Madoguchi,” a free sauna installation consultation and comparison service operated by LD Marketing Inc., supported the sauna installation and post-opening customer acquisition for BeachFot MON. The project included the installation of a custom-made Japanese barrel sauna harmonized with the building design, as well as comprehensive digital marketing support such as Google Maps MEO and Sauna Ikitai optimization. As a result, the facility attracted many sauna-focused lodging reservations immediately after opening and has made a strong start as a notable property in the area. While BeachFot MON benefits from its attractive seaside location, the environment also requires measures against salt damage and strong winds. Sauna no Madoguchi compared equipment options from more than 30 partner companies nationwide and supported the introduction of sauna equipment suited to the site conditions. Stainless steel was used for exterior metal fittings and screws, while anti-corrosion weather-resistant coating was applied to wooden parts. The foundation was anchored integrally with the wooden deck to support long-term use in a coastal environment. Sauna no Madoguchi provides not only sauna equipment installation but also post-opening customer acquisition support. For this facility, it supported Google Maps MEO optimization as well as registration and operation on Sauna Ikitai, helping make the property information easier for sauna enthusiasts to find and building an early-stage customer acquisition base. Its strength lies in supporting not just sauna installation, but also how the facility is discovered and how that awareness leads to reservations. Sauna no Madoguchi is a comprehensive guidance service that handles sauna installation consultations for a wide range of needs, from home-use to commercial-use equipment. It provides comparisons and proposals based on the number of users, installation location, budget, and purpose. Company overview: LD Marketing Inc. is located at 1F Junis Nishiazabu, 3-17-13 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo. The representative director is Masahiro Mochimaru. Website: https://sauna-madoguchi.com/. Email: info@sauna-madoguchi.com.