Gokurakuyu
Shanghai Region · China
Your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby and head to hot springs. Hot spring entrance includes access to the indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, and steam rooms, so you can spend time soaking in the mineral-rich pools or relaxing in the lounge area. Please note there are separate hot springs for men and women.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Gokurakuyu
Welcome to Gokurakuyu, a premier 'super sento' that brings the refined Japanese art of communal bathing to the heart of Pudong, Shanghai. Gokurakuyu, whose name translates to 'Heavenly Water' or 'Paradise Bath,' is a…
Listen in the app2The Entry Ritual — From Urbanite to Bather
The Gokurakuyu experience begins the moment you step through the doors and into the 'amazing decor' that defines the lobby. The overall concept is to 'transport you back' to a world of traditional Japanese hospitality. …
Listen in the app3The Indoor Baths — A Science of Soaking
Moving into the gender-separated bath area, you encounter the core of the Gokurakuyu experience. The 'gender-separated indoor bath' is a complex of different pools, each engineered with specific mineral content and temperature. …
Listen in the app4The Open-Air Rotenburo — Under the Urban Sky
For many, the 'favorite' part of the Gokurakuyu experience is the 'open-air Onsen' or 'rotenburo.' This outdoor area is designed to provide a sensory connection to the natural world, even within the urban landscape. The 'open-air…
Listen in the app5The Sauna and Ganban'yoku — Detoxification and Heat
Beyond the water baths, Gokurakuyu offers a range of 'sauna and baths' that utilize dry and radiant heat for detoxification. The 'luxurious sauna' is a sanctuary where intense heat promotes sweating and improves cardiovascular…
Listen in the app6The Relaxation Lounge — Reclaiming Your Time
After the intense heat of the baths and saunas, the 'full rest area' and 'sleeping lounge' are where you truly reclaim your time. These spaces are designed for 'unwinding,' featuring 'satami relaxation areas, reading nooks, and a…
Listen in the app7Gokurakuyu Dining — A Culinary Recovery
No visit to Gokurakuyu is complete without a 'culinary recovery' at the 'huge on-site restaurant.' Our sources are enthusiastic about the 'quality of the food,' noting that 'usually I don't expect the food to be any good at these…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through Gokurakuyu, I hope you carry with you a profound sense of 'renewal' and a deeper understanding of the Japanese bathing tradition. We have moved from the 'entry ritual' of the lobby to the…
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What is Gokurakuyu?
Gokurakuyu is a place in Shanghai Region · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Shanghai Region · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.2510, 121.6010 |
| Last updated |