【Kobe Maiko】Saffi Spa Maiko Men's Sauna Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Special Event! 3-Day Heatwave Festival Featuring Star Heat Masters Including Satoshi Hashi Yasume, Plus Free Talk Show with Boxing World Champion Homare Hasegawa and the Sauna King

Saffi Spa Maiko Men's Sauna, located within the SPA Tower annex of Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe (Takasago, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture), is approaching its 1st anniversary. To express gratitude for customer support, a special 1st anniversary event will be held from Friday, July 31, 2026, to Sunday, August 2, featuring renowned guests from the sauna world.

During the three-day event, guests can enjoy exceptional performances by four top-tier and popular heat masters from across Japan, legendary talks inside the sauna room, and a unique collaborative talk show between boxing world three-division champion Homare Hasegawa and the Sauna King (free admission)—all specially curated to celebrate this milestone.

Event Highlights

1. Four Top Heat Masters and Experts Unite! 3 Days of Special Aufguss Performances

Renowned heat masters, among Japan's most popular, will appear on different days, delivering overwhelming performances that stimulate all five senses.

July 31 (Fri): Satoshi Hashi Yasume (affiliated with Sky Spa YOKOHAMA)

The pioneer of sauna entertainment will deliver an exquisite Aufguss experience.

[Time] 15:00 / 20:00 / 21:00

August 1 (Sat): Namikingu (affiliated with Osaka Sauna DESSE)

A popular heat master representing the Kansai region will energize the venue.

[Time] 13:00 / 15:00 (※Women only) / 16:00

※The 15:00 session is exclusively for women attending the fan meeting. Event held in the women's public bath sauna.

August 1 (Sat): Manamin (affiliated with Yurakus)

Coming from Kumamoto, the sacred land of saunas, she will deliver a graceful yet powerful heatwave experience.

[Time] 17:00 / 20:00 / 22:00

August 2 (Sun): Mighty (affiliated with Karumaru Ikebukuro)

Closing the anniversary event with soulful heatwaves, guiding guests to ultimate relaxation.

[Time] 14:00 / 18:00 / 21:00

2. [First-Ever] Premium Talk Event Inside the Sauna Room (July 31)

A groundbreaking event featuring Taichi Ota, known as the "Sauna King," sharing deep insights while guests experience the sauna's heat firsthand.

Location: "Mirumiru Sauna Room" inside the Men's Sauna

Time & Theme:

14:30– "Sauna Past and Future, as Seen by the Sauna King"

19:30– "The Sauna King on Show Aufguss"

Fee: Free (※Admission with sauna entry fee only)

3. [Free Admission] Special Talk Show: Homare Hasegawa × The Sauna King (August 1)

A miraculous crossover collaboration between boxing world three-division champion Homare Hasegawa and the Sauna King—only possible here. The two top performers will passionately discuss the unexpected similarities between sauna and boxing, as well as their personal sauna routines.

Date & Time: August 1, 2026 (Sat) 14:30–

Location: B1 Lounge, SPA Tower Annex

Fee: Free admission (※Advance reservation required for seat guarantee)

Homare Hasegawa　Hiroshi Ota

4. [Must-See for Female Sauna Lovers] Namikingu Fan Meeting & Limited Aufguss (August 1)

An exclusive fan event by Namikingu, a heatwave idol with massive popularity.

A premium program including a special Aufguss experience in the "Women's Public Bath Sauna Room," which normally does not host sauna events.

Date & Time: August 1, 2026 (Sat) 14:30–

Location: 1F Karaoke & Party Room "MILLENNIUM," SPA Tower Annex

Fee: Men 7,000 JPY / Women 6,500 JPY (※Includes snacks, soft drinks, and sauna access)

Event Schedule: 13:00– Men's Aufguss / 15:00– Women's Public Bath Aufguss / 16:00– Men's Aufguss / 19:00– Concert begins

Event Overview

Event Name: Saffi Spa Maiko Men's Sauna 1st Anniversary Special Event

Dates: July 31 (Fri) – August 2 (Sun), 2026

Sauna Operating Hours:

July 31: 14:00–24:00

August 1 & 2: 12:00–24:00 (Opening at noon!)

Admission: 3,300 JPY (tax included) ※Normally a 3-hour visit, but during the event, full-day access is granted! (1-Day Pass)

Location: SPA Tower Annex, Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe

Reservation: Book events and sauna access via the "1st Anniversary Announcement" page on the official Saffi Spa Maiko website.

Sauna Room Mirumiru

Cross Counter (Cold Plunge)

【Facility Overview: Saffi Spa Maiko】

A sauna and spa facility located in the SPA Tower annex of Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe.

Situated in a prime location with views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the interior is designed with top priority on "privacy," "quiet," and "calmness."

It offers an ultimate healing space where guests can deeply refresh both mind and body, escaping the hustle and bustle of daily life.