Okinawa's Summer Highlight: 2-Day-Only Sauna & Night Pool Event 'OKINAWA SAUNA & POOL NIGHT PARTY' | Laguna Garden Hotel, Okinawa

Laguna Garden Hotel (Laguna Garden Hotel Co., Ltd.) in Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture, will host a sauna & night pool event, 'OKINAWA SAUNA & POOL NIGHT PARTY,' for two days only on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, 2026. Admission and viewing are free for both hotel guests and outside visitors (facility usage is charged separately). Headlined by the sauna idol 'Namikingu,' known nationwide among sauna enthusiasts, the event features her signature Aufguss performance as the main attraction, along with night pool activities and live performances including Polynesian dance, fire dance, Eisa performance, and DJ sets—offering a continuous series of unique Okinawan live experiences. Additional attractions include a live BBQ kitchen, hands-on craft booths, and a fireworks experience area, delivering a two-day summer night where sauna and entertainment intersect.

Event Content

Aufguss Event

The highlight of this event is the Aufguss performance by sauna idol Namikingu.

Aufguss is a performance-style sauna experience where aromatic water is poured onto heated sauna stones, and the resulting steam is directed toward participants using a towel. Known for its dynamic, live concert-like atmosphere that blends the performer's personality and stagecraft, Aufguss has gained nationwide popularity alongside the recent sauna culture boom.

Namikingu is a heat master (thermologist) beloved by sauna fans for her overwhelming energy and approachable character. This time, the stage is set at Laguna Garden Hotel’s outdoor sauna. The open-air setting offers a unique experience distinct from indoor saunas. Notably, the outdoor sauna allows mixed-gender use, making it ideal for couples and friend groups.

◎By purchasing one session, you can attend other time slots on the same day at no additional cost. (Subject to capacity limits)

Reserve your Aufguss session here

Night Pool Event

The illuminated outdoor pool transforms the resort’s nighttime ambiance into an extraordinary, otherworldly space unlike its daytime appearance. Soaking in the pool while enjoying live performances by the poolside offers a special two-day-only experience where music, fire, and night breezes converge.

Hotel guests can enter the night pool for free, while outside guests can access the pool plus outdoor sauna (including indoor sauna and indoor pool) for a set fee of ¥3,850. Swimwear and other rentals are available at the reception counter of Saffi Spa Okinawa on the 1st floor.

※Photo is for illustration only. Light colors may vary on the event day.

Polynesian Dance & Fire Dance | PUAHINANO

On the nighttime poolside stage, PUAHINANO presents Polynesian dance and fire dance performances. The vibrant, tropical dance movements and fiery displays that light up the night sky create a memorable spectacle, enhanced by reflections on the pool’s surface. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind, resort-exclusive atmosphere available only during these two days.

Hawaiian Oldies Live | HANAHOU

Adding further charm to the tropical night is the live Hawaiian oldies performance by HANAHOU. Warm melodies and soothing rhythms naturally blend into the open-air poolside atmosphere, adding a relaxed resort vibe to the entire event. Between the high-energy sauna and dance performances, the live music gently envelops guests in a soothing moment. Listening to Hawaiian tunes carried by Okinawa’s night breeze creates a special afterglow that can only be experienced here.

Eisa Performance | Naga District Youth Association

The event features Eisa, a traditional Okinawan performing art cherished as a summer tradition. The powerful drumbeats and dynamic choreography offer a direct experience of Okinawa’s cultural energy. While familiar to locals, it provides guests from outside Okinawa and overseas a rare opportunity to feel authentic summer festival culture firsthand.

DJ Performance | DJ NAKAMURA

Throughout the event, DJ NAKAMURA’s music performances will continuously play, shaping the poolside night into a unified, immersive space. Working in synergy with live stages, the DJ plays a key role in maintaining the overall event’s energy and atmosphere.

Vendor Booths [All Paid]

Live BBQ Kitchen

A live kitchen-style BBQ where food is grilled dramatically right before your eyes. Featuring menus perfect for breaks from the pool or sauna, the aroma of charcoal and the spectacle of live cooking create an outdoor-exclusive dining experience.

Hands-On Craft Booth

Interactive craft booths are also available, offering fun activities for all ages, allowing guests to create keepsakes to take home as event mementos.

Photo Frame Craft Experience: Create your own photo frame with your favorite decorations, perfect for family fun

Sparkling Body Jewelry Experience: Popular with children, glitter body art with various fun designs

Fireworks Experience Booth

A handheld fireworks experience booth adds sparkle to summer nights. Enhance your poolside evening with trails of light and glowing afterimages.

※Only fireworks purchased on-site may be used. Outside fireworks are not permitted.

Live BBQ Kitchen, Photo Frame Craft, Fireworks Booth

Event Overview

Event Name

OKINAWA SAUNA & POOL NIGHT PARTY

Venue

1F Outdoor Poolside, Laguna Garden Hotel

Dates

July 3 (Fri) – July 4 (Sat), 2026

Hours

18:30–21:00 [Aufguss Event starts at 17:00]

Event Content

- Aufguss Event (Outdoor Sauna) [Paid]
- Polynesian Dance
- Fire Dance
- Hawaiian Oldies Live
- Eisa Performance
- DJ Performance

Vendor Booths

- Live BBQ Kitchen
- Hands-On Craft Booth (Photo Frame & Body Art)
- Fireworks Experience Area

Admission Fee

[Hotel Guests & Outside Visitors] Free entry/viewing (facility usage charged separately)

Aufguss Event Reservation

Reserve your Aufguss session here

Location

Saffi Spa Okinawa [1F Laguna Sauna (Outdoor Sauna)]

Fee

Outside Guests: ¥3,850 [Hotel Guests: ¥1,100]

Session Times

July 3 (Fri): ①17:00– ②18:30– ③20:00

July 4 (Sat): ①17:00– ②18:30– ③20:00

◎By purchasing one session, you can attend other time slots on the same day at no additional cost. (Subject to capacity limits)

※Payment will be collected at the front desk on the day.

※Guests with tattoos (including temporary ones) cannot use any sauna facilities.

※Minimum age requirement: Middle school students and above (13 years and older).

※Swimwear is mandatory for outdoor sauna use.

※Swimwear and other rentals are available at the reception counter of Saffi Spa Okinawa on the 1st floor.