Quick FactsOverview
About Yasuragi
Yasuragi, Sweden is a Japanese-inspired spa hotel at Hamndalsvagen 8, Hasseludden, Nacka, 30 minutes from Stockholm. Designed in 1970 by Japanese architect Yoji Kasajima; became a spa hotel in 1997. Not geothermal, but modelled on Japanese onsen culture. Sweden's Best Hotel Spa five times (2019-2024), and the only Nordic spa in Vogue's global top 100 spas.
The Japanese bath is the centrepiece. Outdoors, tiered hot pools at 34-36 degrees overlook Stockholm's inlet in silent bathing zones. An interior courtyard has a hot pool at 34-36 degrees surrounded by a cold bath, a carbonic acid bath, and a steam sauna with salt. A larger sanarium runs at 65-80 degrees with a view of the pine forest. A foot bath at 38 degrees, a sleeping sauna, an aroma sauna at 43 degrees with warm stone slabs, and a rock chamber with shallow pools and a lit stone wall complete the circuit.
All guests receive a yukata (casual Japanese robe) and provided swimwear on arrival and wear both throughout the visit. Daily activities include guided Japanese bathing lessons, qigong, yoga, sound healing, morning workouts, and meditations in the dojo. Five restaurants and bars serve everything from a teppanyaki experience to a six-course feast. 191 rooms (422 beds) all with views of Stockholm's inlet. No time limits on bathing.
Location & Access
Getting to Yasuragi
Yasuragi is at Hamndalsvagen 8, 132 81 Saltsjo-Boo, Hasseludden, Nacka, approximately 30 minutes east of Stockholm city centre. By car from Stockholm, drive east across the Lidingo or via the E4 and Nacka road; follow signs to Hasseludden. A large free parking lot is on site. By bus, take the regional bus via Orminge Centrum toward Hasseludden; services run regularly from central Stockholm. A seasonal boat service to Hasseludden provides a scenic alternative with a short uphill walk to the hotel entrance.
Stockholm Central Station is approximately 30 minutes away by car or bus. Stockholm Arlanda Airport is approximately 55 kilometres northwest; car or taxi is the most practical option from the airport. Bromma Airport is approximately 25 kilometres west. The location in Nacka on the Stockholm inner archipelago means the surrounding waterways, pine forest walks, and coastal kayaking are accessible directly from the hotel.
Book at yasuragi.se. The Japanese bath is open daily 08:00 to 22:30. Day spa visits and overnight packages are both available. Hotel guests have unlimited access to the baths during their stay. Yukata and swimwear are provided; bring nothing to the bath area other than a towel. Age 18 applies year-round (16 with a guardian); age 13 applies during specific holiday periods; confirm the current family and children's access schedule at yasuragi.se.
Suitability & Accessibility
Who Yasuragi Suits
Yasuragi suits adults who want the closest European equivalent to a traditional Japanese ryokan and onsen experience, couples seeking a silent bathing retreat near Stockholm, visitors who value the structured ritual of Japanese bathing over a conventional spa, and guests who want to combine thermal bathing with guided activities such as qigong, yoga, and meditation. The yukata dress code and no-phone etiquette create an atmosphere distinctly different from standard Nordic spa hotels.
The outdoor tiered hot pools with views over the Stockholm inlet are a particular draw in winter, when cold air contrasts with the warm water and mist rises from the pools. The silent outdoor zones suit guests seeking genuine quiet; indoor social bathing areas allow more relaxed conversation. For visitors looking for hot springs near Stockholm that reflect a different cultural tradition, Yasuragi is the primary destination. The Nacka nature reserve with its hiking trails and kayaking routes is accessible from the hotel.
Wheelchair access at Yasuragi has not been confirmed. The site involves outdoor pool terraces, uneven pathways in the onsen areas, and narrow changing-room transitions typical of Japanese bathhouse design. Visitors with mobility requirements should contact the hotel at yasuragi.se before booking to confirm current access routes to the bath areas.
Safety & Etiquette
Yasuragi Safety Tips
Yasuragi follows onsen etiquette: shower thoroughly in the Japanese washing room before entering any pool; pool entry without prior washing is not permitted. The outdoor pools are silent bathing zones; speak softly if at all and keep voices low throughout the bath area. Phones must be stored away during bathing; Yasuragi operates a strict screen-free policy in all bath areas. The provided swimsuit and yukata are required; personal swimwear in different colours is not permitted in the pool zones.
The outdoor hot pools at 34-36 degrees are comfortable for long soaks; still, limit continuous sessions to 20-30 minutes and cool down in the cold bath or outdoors between rounds. The sanarium at 65-80 degrees is significantly hotter than the pools; limit sessions to 10-15 minutes and cool down fully before re-entering. The carbonic acid bath has a different sensation from plain thermal water; enter slowly and stay no longer than 15 minutes initially. People with cardiovascular conditions, pregnancy, or cold sensitivity should approach the hot-cold contrast with care.
No time limits are imposed on bathing, which suits a relaxed round-and-rest approach: warm pool, cool bath or cold bath, rest in the aroma sauna or rock chamber, repeat. This rhythm typically produces the best experience and avoids fatigue. Book treatments, activities, and dinner reservations in advance at yasuragi.se; the teppanyaki and six-course restaurant experiences fill quickly. The daily guided bathing lesson is free for all guests and is recommended for first-time visitors.
