Stay Zen: Japanese Onsen Spas You Need to Visit in Singapore

Who doesn’t dream of going to a spa or getting a massage when work gets extra demanding? When it comes to needing a break from the grind, there are many things you can do in Singapore, including booking a rejuvenating visit to a Japanese Onsen spa.

While The Lion City doesn’t have natural springs like Japan, the Onsen spas in the city-state offer an unforgettable experience through calming interiors, soothing treatments, and a relaxing atmosphere. The heated water used in the Onsen spas is also infused with minerals, which have certain health benefits.

Whether you’re going alone or making a reservation for a couple or group package, the Onsen spas below offer a sweet and invigorating escape from the stresses of daily life, allowing you to recharge your body and mind.

HEIWA Wellness & Spa

Considered one of the most luxurious premium massage and spa places in Singapore, HEIWA Wellness and Spa takes pride as a getaway where you can heal your body and mind. Their facilities include an infrared-powered steam bath and sauna and a mineral-rich jacuzzi where you can soak away the stress of the day.

For your visit, consider rewarding yourself with a Heiwa Wellness Spa Signature Package, which already includes a premium Japanese meal, use of spa facilities, and a body massage. Prices start at S$148 for members (60 minutes) and S$198 for non-members (60 minutes). If you’re skipping the package and just going in for a specific treatment, you can cap off your visit with a meal at Heiwa’s restaurant, where you can indulge in a delightful Omakase experience.

Location: HEIWA Wellness & Spa, 1 Maritime Square, #03-44/45/46 HarbourFront Centre, Singapore

Yunomori Onsen & Spa

Recognised as the number one Onsen in Southeast Asia, Yunomori Onsen & Spa is known for bringing together traditional Japanese Onsen therapies and Thai spa treatments under one roof. You can kick off your soothing experience by detoxifying in the mineral-rich bath waters before indulging in a healing Thai massage.

Those who are interested in trying the Onsen can choose between traditional and modern baths available. The Yunomori Signature Bath highlights the use of magnesium sulfate, which is known to improve the body’s detoxification process. Feeling achy and sore? Go for the Jet Bath, a therapeutic option where full-body jet streams help relieve your muscles. Prices start at S$45 per entry.

Location: Yunomori Onsen & Spa, 1 Stadium Pl, #02-17/18 Wave Mall, Singapore

g.spa Singapore

Can’t seem to schedule your next visit to an Onsen? Good thing g.spa Singapore is open 24 hours a day so you can just drop by whenever you’re free. The nature-inspired retreat has hot and cold pools available, and at g.spa you can take pleasure in a reflexology massage while taking a dip by placing your feet in front of the water jets.

Aside from the pools, there are also sauna and steam rooms as well as a relaxation lounge where you can also take a power nap. Talk about recharging your batteries!

Location: g.spa Singapore, 102 Guillemard Road, #02-02, Singapore

Joya Onsen Café

Stepping inside Joya Onsen Café can make you feel like you’ve been instantly transported to a ryokan. The establishment takes pride in providing a joyful and memorable experience to Singaporeans looking for a much-needed break.

Joya Onsen Café offers Tea Onsen or seasonal tea baths that brighten and smooth the skin. You can avail of the Private Onsen with Meal Package, with prices starting at S$106 (1 hour and 30 minutes/1 pax), or you can secure a Public Onsen Full Day pass for S$42 (Adults). Aside from the Tea Onsen, there’s also an Ice Bath available, which helps contract the muscles and tighten pores.

Location: Joya Onsen Café, 511 Upper Jurong Rd, #01-06, Singapore

Shiruki Studio

Catering to a wide range of clients, Shiruki Studio is an ultrasonic hydrotherapy center founded by a fitness enthusiast who wanted to create a space for sports rehabilitation. Here, one can also avail themselves of an alternative path to stress and pain relief, improved blood circulation, and preventive healthcare, among other benefits.

Drawing inspiration from Japanese Onsens, the baths feature invigorating air bubbles and soothing temperatures, while the incorporation of essential oils and complimentary blood pressure tests adds a therapeutic dimension to the experience. If you’re going with your friends, there are packages available whether you’re looking into getting a foot or full body bath. Prices start at S$68 for the foot bath and S$95 for the full-body option.

Location: Shiruki Studio, 160 Changi Road, #02-08 HexaCube, Singapore

Ikeda Spa

Named the world’s Best Luxury Day Spa, Ikeda Spa has also bagged numerous local awards, a testament to its commitment to delivering an unforgettable Onsen experience to guests. Here, you can take pleasure in the Hinoki Onsen, the only true Japanese bathing ritual in Singapore. Hinoki is a prized wood in Japan known for its natural bactericidal agents.

Hinoki Onsen's therapeutic properties are attributed to its production of Hinoki wood oil upon contact with hot water, enriched with minerals and essential oils. Hinoki wood oil is known for soothing skin irritations and injuries, and when inhaled, it can act as a decongestant. Prices start at S$100 for 30 minutes.

Location: Ikeda Spa, Bukit Timah Road, #787, Singapore

Elements Wellness

Elements Wellness has multiple branches in Singapore, but you can only find the Koyamaki Onsen at the Centrepoint outlet. The tubs are made of Koyamaki wood, which is known to have antibacterial and antifungal properties when in contact with water. Some benefits of the Koyamaki Onsen Therapy include pain relief and improved circulation.

Feeling extra stressed lately? The water in the Onsen generates negative ions that can help clear your mind and boost your mood. The Signature Koyamaki Ritual already includes an Ocha body massage, a back scrub, and Koyamaki Onsen Therapy in a private suite with a steam bath. Prices start at S$168.

Location: Elements Wellness Centrepoint, 176 Orchard Road, #02-28 The Centrepoint, Singapore