【Sapporo・Odori】Urban Oasis ‘GARDENS CABIN’ with Authentic Finnish Sauna - Come Empty-Handed
🗾 Introduction
“GARDENS CABIN” in Chuo-ku, Odori, Sapporo, is an accommodation facility in a super convenient location just 2 minutes walk from Odori Subway Station. With well-equipped amenities that allow you to visit empty-handed and still be comfortable, you can enjoy an authentic Finnish sauna and large bath. The calm space surrounded by the scent of wood is an urban oasis, a hidden gem frequented by sauna enthusiasts.
📍 Basic Information
- Name: GARDENS CABIN
- Address: 4-1 Minami 1-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Access: About 2 minutes walk from Odori Subway Station
- Day-use bathing: 14:00～22:00 (Last reception 21:30)
- Large bath hours: 15:00～26:00, 5:30～9:30
- Recommended stay: About 1 to 2 hours
- Best time to visit: Afternoon to evening on weekdays is relatively quiet and allows for a relaxed experience
🚉 Access & Fees
Access Method
- Train:
- About 2 minutes walk from Odori Subway Station
- Located in the center of Odori area, very convenient as a base for sightseeing and business
- Easy access from Sapporo’s main tourist spots
Price System
- Day-use bathing: 1,500 yen (towel included)
- Accommodation: Check-in 15:00, Check-out 10:00 (guests can use large bath and sauna for free)
🍤 Highlights and Experience
Exterior and Atmosphere
Modern exterior with beautifully lit signs at night. Although located in the center of Odori, the quiet and calm atmosphere is appealing.
Authentic Finnish Sauna
The authentic Finnish-style sauna with self-löyly (water throwing) capability is highly rated by sauna enthusiasts. The calmly lit sauna room is a compact space that can accommodate up to 6 people, where you can relax surrounded by the scent of wood.
Large Bath and Cold Bath
The large bath is a clean and comfortable space. The cold bath is around 16℃, with temperature varying by season. There’s also a 35℃ “neutral bath” where you can enjoy alternating hot and cold bathing. By alternating between the sauna and cold bath, you can refresh both body and mind. The bath area also has bathing etiquette guidance for foreigners, so beginners can use it with confidence.
Complete Amenities - Come Empty-Handed
Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, face soap, razors, toothbrushes, hair dryers, lotion, moisturizer, cotton swabs, makeup remover, and more are all provided, so you can visit empty-handed with confidence. Towels are also included for day-use bathing, making it easy to use.
Urban Oasis
Although located in the center of Odori, the calm space surrounded by the scent of wood is truly an urban oasis. You can forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and spend a leisurely time.
Hidden Gem for Sauna Enthusiasts
There are many quiet times, and it’s known as a hidden gem frequented by sauna enthusiasts. Afternoons to evenings on weekdays are particularly quiet, allowing you to enjoy the sauna at a relaxed pace.
🕒 Crowding and Reservations
Crowding Situation
Afternoons to evenings on weekdays are relatively quiet and allow for a relaxed experience. It may get crowded on weekends and holidays, but since it’s an accommodation facility, there aren’t many day-use bathers.
Reservations
Day-use bathing doesn’t require reservations, and you can visit directly. For accommodation, advance reservations are recommended.
💡 Practical Information
Facilities & Services
- Wi-Fi: Available within the accommodation facility
- Language support: Japanese (guide signs in Japanese and English)
- Lockers: Available in the large bath area
- Smoking: No smoking in the facility
- Parking: Please check availability at the site
Notes
- Please bring your towel from your room (towel included for day-use bathing)
- Those with tattoos (including temporary ones), infectious diseases, skin diseases, or in a state of intoxication cannot use the bath
- Please wash your body before entering the bath
- Keep conversation to a minimum in the large bath area
- Be careful not to touch walls or floors
Recommended Usage
- Warm your body in the sauna (adjust temperature with self-löyly)
- Cool your body in the cold bath (around 16℃)
- Relax in the neutral bath (35℃)
- Repeat this cycle (alternating hot and cold bathing)
- Rehydrate in the rest area
📝 Summary
“GARDENS CABIN” is an urban oasis in a super convenient location just 2 minutes walk from Odori Subway Station, where you can visit empty-handed and still be comfortable. The authentic Finnish sauna and large bath are in a calm space surrounded by the scent of wood, known as a hidden gem frequented by sauna enthusiasts. Afternoons to evenings on weekdays are relatively quiet, allowing you to enjoy the sauna at a relaxed pace - a precious relaxation spot in the center of Sapporo.
Recommended Points
- Super convenient location just 2 minutes walk from Odori Subway Station
- Complete amenities for comfortable empty-handed visits
- Authentic Finnish sauna (self-löyly possible)
- Calm space surrounded by the scent of wood
- Healing space as an urban oasis
- Many quiet times for relaxed enjoyment
- Hidden gem frequented by sauna enthusiasts
Please be sure to experience the authentic sauna that you can enjoy empty-handed in the center of Sapporo.
This article contains information as of July 2025. Business hours and fees may change, so please check in advance.
