totonoü's Nordic Cabin Sauna Introduced at PDS HOTELS 'Southgate Hotel Okinawa'
totonoü Japan Co., Ltd. announced the introduction of its Nordic cabin saunas at the 'Southgate Hotel Okinawa,' set to open on May 23rd in Naha, Okinawa, operated by Plan・Do・See. This marks the first time in-room saunas have been installed within the PDS HOTELS brand, aiming to enhance wellness experiences and add high value to stays.
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totonoü Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Alex Gota Saito, hereinafter 'totonoü'), which imports and sells Nordic sauna products, announced that its Nordic cabin saunas have been introduced at the 'Southgate Hotel Okinawa,' which 株式会社Plan・Do・See (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Shohei Asaba, hereinafter 'Plan・Do・See') will open on Saturday, May 23rd, in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture.
totonoü's saunas have been installed in the harbor-view rooms, 'Southgate Suite' and 'Junior Suite.' This is the first time saunas have been introduced into guest rooms within the 'PDS HOTELS' brand operated by Plan・Do・See.
totonoü aims to continue promoting 'wellness experiences' and 'high added value' in Japan's accommodation industry through saunas. At the same time, it will advance its import and sales business of sauna products for both home and business use, aspiring to realize a 'lifestyle with sauna' in Japan.
### A 'City Resort Hotel' Born at the Gateway to the Sea - A New Base Connecting City, Sea, and Islands
Tomarin, the Tomari Port Passenger Terminal, serves as the gateway to the sea, connecting the city of Naha, Okinawa, with its surrounding islands.
The 'Southgate Hotel Okinawa' (hereinafter 'this hotel'), born in this location, is an urban resort offering luxurious views of Okinawa's sea and sky.
In addition to being directly connected to Tomari Port, its high accessibility – approximately 11 minutes by car from Naha Airport and within walking distance of Kokusai Dori – allows guests to enjoy city walks, marine activities, island sightseeing, and time spent at the hotel, all from one base.
Conventionally, resort stays in Okinawa have predominantly involved direct travel from the airport to suburban resorts or remote islands, with localized tourism demand and traffic congestion being long-standing issues.
In this hotel, we have also addressed these challenges facing Okinawa tourism, considering various measures to become 'a new base connecting city and nature, starting from Naha.'
Among these measures, the decision was made to introduce saunas into guest rooms as one way to enhance the customer experience and create an environment where the stay itself can be fully enjoyed.
Last year, totonoü's Nordic square barrel sauna was well-received after being introduced at 'Ochiai-ro,' operated by Plan・Do・See. This led to the introduction of totonoü's sauna products in the guest rooms of this hotel as well.
Furthermore, this marks the first time saunas have been introduced into guest rooms within the 'PDS HOTELS' brand operated by Plan・Do・See.
### Luxurious Space with Private Sauna × Ocean View - Perfect for Family Stays
This hotel boasts 216 rooms across 13 types, offering views of Tomari Port and the city of Naha. You can choose according to your travel purpose, with options like 'Harbor View' offering the blue sea directly in front, and 'City View' providing a panoramic view of Naha's cityscape.
The rooms where totonoü's saunas have been introduced are the 'Southgate Suite' and 'Junior Suite.' Both are harbor-view type suites located on the hotel's top floor, where guests can enjoy a sauna bath while gazing at the port scenery.
The 'Southgate Suite,' boasting a spacious 90 square meters, can accommodate up to 6 people. The 'Junior Suite' is 60 square meters and can accommodate up to 4 people.
With large opening windows to enjoy the scenery, a spacious layout, and also equipped with a washer-dryer and kitchen, these rooms are suitable for long-term stays and family trips.
### High-Design Nordic Cabin Sauna with Attractive Glass Door - Full-Fledged Specifications Allowing Löyly
The sauna introduced in the 'Southgate Suite' and 'Junior Suite' is totonoü's popular model, 'Auroom Cala Glass.' With a comfortable 1.5m x 1.5m size, it offers ample space for 3 adults, allowing guests to enjoy a sauna bath with family and friends while chatting.
This sauna features a minimalist and stylish Nordic design, harmonizing glass and wood. By using heat-resistant tempered glass for the glass surfaces, it retains heat and achieves both functionality and design. It offers full-fledged specifications with a maximum temperature of 110 degrees and allows for löyly.
Furthermore, the wood used is Nordic A-grade sauna wood treated with 'thermo processing.' 'Thermo processing,' a Nordic technology that heats wood at approximately 200 degrees Celsius for 24 hours to reduce its moisture content, improves wood stability. This not only extends its service life but also makes it more resistant to dirt and sweat stains compared to untreated wood like cypress or cedar.
totonoü's saunas have been installed in the harbor-view rooms, 'Southgate Suite' and 'Junior Suite.' This is the first time saunas have been introduced into guest rooms within the 'PDS HOTELS' brand operated by Plan・Do・See.
totonoü aims to continue promoting 'wellness experiences' and 'high added value' in Japan's accommodation industry through saunas. At the same time, it will advance its import and sales business of sauna products for both home and business use, aspiring to realize a 'lifestyle with sauna' in Japan.
### A 'City Resort Hotel' Born at the Gateway to the Sea - A New Base Connecting City, Sea, and Islands
Tomarin, the Tomari Port Passenger Terminal, serves as the gateway to the sea, connecting the city of Naha, Okinawa, with its surrounding islands.
The 'Southgate Hotel Okinawa' (hereinafter 'this hotel'), born in this location, is an urban resort offering luxurious views of Okinawa's sea and sky.
In addition to being directly connected to Tomari Port, its high accessibility – approximately 11 minutes by car from Naha Airport and within walking distance of Kokusai Dori – allows guests to enjoy city walks, marine activities, island sightseeing, and time spent at the hotel, all from one base.
Conventionally, resort stays in Okinawa have predominantly involved direct travel from the airport to suburban resorts or remote islands, with localized tourism demand and traffic congestion being long-standing issues.
In this hotel, we have also addressed these challenges facing Okinawa tourism, considering various measures to become 'a new base connecting city and nature, starting from Naha.'
Among these measures, the decision was made to introduce saunas into guest rooms as one way to enhance the customer experience and create an environment where the stay itself can be fully enjoyed.
Last year, totonoü's Nordic square barrel sauna was well-received after being introduced at 'Ochiai-ro,' operated by Plan・Do・See. This led to the introduction of totonoü's sauna products in the guest rooms of this hotel as well.
Furthermore, this marks the first time saunas have been introduced into guest rooms within the 'PDS HOTELS' brand operated by Plan・Do・See.
### Luxurious Space with Private Sauna × Ocean View - Perfect for Family Stays
This hotel boasts 216 rooms across 13 types, offering views of Tomari Port and the city of Naha. You can choose according to your travel purpose, with options like 'Harbor View' offering the blue sea directly in front, and 'City View' providing a panoramic view of Naha's cityscape.
The rooms where totonoü's saunas have been introduced are the 'Southgate Suite' and 'Junior Suite.' Both are harbor-view type suites located on the hotel's top floor, where guests can enjoy a sauna bath while gazing at the port scenery.
The 'Southgate Suite,' boasting a spacious 90 square meters, can accommodate up to 6 people. The 'Junior Suite' is 60 square meters and can accommodate up to 4 people.
With large opening windows to enjoy the scenery, a spacious layout, and also equipped with a washer-dryer and kitchen, these rooms are suitable for long-term stays and family trips.
### High-Design Nordic Cabin Sauna with Attractive Glass Door - Full-Fledged Specifications Allowing Löyly
The sauna introduced in the 'Southgate Suite' and 'Junior Suite' is totonoü's popular model, 'Auroom Cala Glass.' With a comfortable 1.5m x 1.5m size, it offers ample space for 3 adults, allowing guests to enjoy a sauna bath with family and friends while chatting.
This sauna features a minimalist and stylish Nordic design, harmonizing glass and wood. By using heat-resistant tempered glass for the glass surfaces, it retains heat and achieves both functionality and design. It offers full-fledged specifications with a maximum temperature of 110 degrees and allows for löyly.
Furthermore, the wood used is Nordic A-grade sauna wood treated with 'thermo processing.' 'Thermo processing,' a Nordic technology that heats wood at approximately 200 degrees Celsius for 24 hours to reduce its moisture content, improves wood stability. This not only extends its service life but also makes it more resistant to dirt and sweat stains compared to untreated wood like cypress or cedar.