Getaways with sauna in Japan

Fuji Five Lakes, Yamanashi

An upscale lakeside resort near Mt. Fuji with 16 cabins, domes and villas, each holding a private natural hot spring bath and sauna.

Hakuba, Nagano

A private-tent glamping stay near Hakuba with its own Finnish sauna and cold plunge, set against the Japan Alps about an hour from Nagano.

Yakushima, Kagoshima

Whole-cabin stays with ocean-view barrel saunas near Kusugawa, Yakushima, a 9-minute drive from the airport.

Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka

Private glamping tents and lodges beside a forest stream in Nishiizu, Izu Peninsula, with outdoor sauna, hot tub, and pet-friendly sites.