“Natural Herb Sauna with uka” GW Event: Hottayu x uka Collaboration
Total beauty company uka collaborates with the historic bathhouse Hottayu for a 2026 Golden Week event, featuring natural herb saunas and exclusive beauty amenities.
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Total beauty company uka is pleased to announce a special collaboration event, “Natural Herb Sauna de Totono-uka ~ Hottayu 4th Anniversary GW Special ~,” with the long-established public bath “Hottayu” (managed with support from Pixel Co., Ltd.). The event will run for a limited time during Golden Week, from May 1 (Fri) to May 6 (Wed), 2026.
On the opening day, May 1 (Fri), a female-only private event called “Ladies' Time” (application required) will be held. To make it accessible even for those who have never experienced a sauna before, sauna fees will be free! Participants can experience the event ahead of general business hours.
### Experience Totonoi with Natural Herb Saunas! – Hottayu 4th Anniversary GW Special
This event offers a special sauna experience using natural herbs cultivated and developed by uka. While feeling the blessings of nature and plants from Izu and Ishigaki Island, you can enjoy a new sauna experience that not only balances the body from within but also approaches beauty.
Furthermore, to allow guests to try uka products from head to toe, event-exclusive amenities will be provided, and selected products will be sold at the front desk.
In the bath area, uka's shampoo, conditioner, and body wash will be available. The dressing room will be stocked with uka’s 'Rice Juice' all-in-one gel for face and body, 'Re Serum' scalp essence, 'Rainy Walk' hair oil, and styling series products.
### Event Overview
- **Period:** May 1 (Fri) – May 6 (Wed), 2026
- **Hours:** 8:00 – 24:00 (May 1 starts at 14:00)
- **Location:** Hottayu Nishiarai
### Event Content: uka Natural Herb Sauna Experience
Two types of scents created by uka will be deployed on a daily basis:
- **Woody Rose (May 2–4):** A blend of Rose, Kuromoji, Cypress, and Patchouli, evoking the nature of Izu.
- **Lemongrass & Peppermint (May 5–6):** A refreshing scent layering peppermint over lemongrass bathed in the Ishigaki sun.
*On May 1 (Fri), both types of Löyly can be enjoyed!*
**Men's Löyly Schedule:**
- 15 min: Woody Rose
- 45 min: Lemongrass & Peppermint
**Women's Löyly Schedule:**
- 00 min: Woody Rose
- 45 min: Lemongrass & Peppermint
### Ladies' Time (Preview Event)
A female-only private event will take place on May 1 (Fri) from 10:00 to 13:00.
- **Capacity:** 50 people (Lottery system)
- **Sauna Fee:** Free (Entry fee of 550 yen is required separately)
- **Conditions:** Cooperation with SNS posting, LINE registration, and wearing a swimsuit.
- **Special Content:** Includes a special Aufguss experience for non-routine relaxation.
### About Hottayu
Founded in 1942, Hottayu is a historic bathhouse in Nishiarai, Adachi-ku, with an 83-year legacy. It underwent a major renovation in 2022 with the concept of “Warming this town.” It features an authentic herbal sauna inspired by a tea room, a 160cm deep cold bath, and open-air baths. In 2026, it was ranked #1 among bathhouse saunas nationwide. A new branch is planned to open in the Kamimeguro area in Autumn 2026.
On the opening day, May 1 (Fri), a female-only private event called “Ladies' Time” (application required) will be held. To make it accessible even for those who have never experienced a sauna before, sauna fees will be free! Participants can experience the event ahead of general business hours.
### Experience Totonoi with Natural Herb Saunas! – Hottayu 4th Anniversary GW Special
This event offers a special sauna experience using natural herbs cultivated and developed by uka. While feeling the blessings of nature and plants from Izu and Ishigaki Island, you can enjoy a new sauna experience that not only balances the body from within but also approaches beauty.
Furthermore, to allow guests to try uka products from head to toe, event-exclusive amenities will be provided, and selected products will be sold at the front desk.
In the bath area, uka's shampoo, conditioner, and body wash will be available. The dressing room will be stocked with uka’s 'Rice Juice' all-in-one gel for face and body, 'Re Serum' scalp essence, 'Rainy Walk' hair oil, and styling series products.
### Event Overview
- **Period:** May 1 (Fri) – May 6 (Wed), 2026
- **Hours:** 8:00 – 24:00 (May 1 starts at 14:00)
- **Location:** Hottayu Nishiarai
### Event Content: uka Natural Herb Sauna Experience
Two types of scents created by uka will be deployed on a daily basis:
- **Woody Rose (May 2–4):** A blend of Rose, Kuromoji, Cypress, and Patchouli, evoking the nature of Izu.
- **Lemongrass & Peppermint (May 5–6):** A refreshing scent layering peppermint over lemongrass bathed in the Ishigaki sun.
*On May 1 (Fri), both types of Löyly can be enjoyed!*
**Men's Löyly Schedule:**
- 15 min: Woody Rose
- 45 min: Lemongrass & Peppermint
**Women's Löyly Schedule:**
- 00 min: Woody Rose
- 45 min: Lemongrass & Peppermint
### Ladies' Time (Preview Event)
A female-only private event will take place on May 1 (Fri) from 10:00 to 13:00.
- **Capacity:** 50 people (Lottery system)
- **Sauna Fee:** Free (Entry fee of 550 yen is required separately)
- **Conditions:** Cooperation with SNS posting, LINE registration, and wearing a swimsuit.
- **Special Content:** Includes a special Aufguss experience for non-routine relaxation.
### About Hottayu
Founded in 1942, Hottayu is a historic bathhouse in Nishiarai, Adachi-ku, with an 83-year legacy. It underwent a major renovation in 2022 with the concept of “Warming this town.” It features an authentic herbal sauna inspired by a tea room, a 160cm deep cold bath, and open-air baths. In 2026, it was ranked #1 among bathhouse saunas nationwide. A new branch is planned to open in the Kamimeguro area in Autumn 2026.