Solaniwa Onsen OSAKA BAY TOWER

The largest hot spring theme park in the Kansai region, based on the theme of the Azuchi-Momoyama period

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  • The main street is Benten-dori. A town is created in the space by distorting the parallel and perpendicular directions and creating a virtual world with mirrors.

    The main street is Benten-dori. A town is created in the space by distorting the parallel and perpendicular directions and creating a virtual world with mirrors.

  • Enjoying a meal while strolling down the street in a yukata robes makes you forget you are in the city and creates a travelling atmosphere.

    Enjoying a meal while strolling down the street in a yukata robes makes you forget you are in the city and creates a travelling atmosphere.

  • There are many surprising and interesting spots dotted around the area that will make you want to take photos.

    There are many surprising and interesting spots dotted around the area that will make you want to take photos.

  • The women's powder room, one of the largest in Japan, is a glamorous and fantastical Japanese modern space.

    The women's powder room, one of the largest in Japan, is a glamorous and fantastical Japanese modern space.

  • With seasonal Video projected onto a waterfall graphic and pine tree ornaments, the rock sauna rest lounge feels like an outdoor bath with a refreshing feel.

    With seasonal Video projected onto a waterfall graphic and pine tree ornaments, the rock sauna rest lounge feels like an outdoor bath with a refreshing feel.

  • Solaniwa Onsen OSAKA BAY TOWER
  • Enjoying a meal while strolling down the street in a yukata robes makes you forget you are in the city and creates a travelling atmosphere.
  • There are many surprising and interesting spots dotted around the area that will make you want to take photos.
  • The women's powder room, one of the largest in Japan, is a glamorous and fantastical Japanese modern space.
  • With seasonal Video projected onto a waterfall graphic and pine tree ornaments, the rock sauna rest lounge feels like an outdoor bath with a refreshing feel.

Photo: Tanseisha

About the Project

Overview This is one of the largest hot spring theme parks in the Kansai region, covering an area of over 16,000m2, and based on the concept of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. In this glittering space that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time, the park offers a variety of facilities and services, including natural hot springs, a rock sauna, a Japanese garden, food and beverage outlets, a cafe, a reclining room, relaxation, and costume rentals.
Issues/Themes The aim was to create a facility where people could experience the charm of Osaka once again through a space set in the Azuchi-Momoyama period. The aim was to attract more customers by having women, the main target audience, enjoy the three pillars of "food," "healing," and "beauty."
Space Solution/Realization In creating a space that evokes the Azuchi-Momoyama period, we focused on making it easy to understand for all age groups, from children to the elderly, without trying too hard to recreate the historical facts. We were conscious of creating an experience that conveys the irregularity that is unique to a town where people live, and the excitement of a maze where you can make new discoveries no matter how many times you visit.
Focusing on ways to enjoy hot springs, we aimed to create a space where people can fully enjoy the "hot spring atmosphere" by not only enjoying the baths, but also strolling after a bath, exploring nature, and enjoying meals and shopping.
Design for Environment Consideration has been given to universal design, such as the installation of Braille pictograms, Braille floor studs, wheelchair access routes, intuitive sign planning that does not rely on text information, etc. In addition, reused items are proactively used for the food and beverage service counter, sales fixtures, props, etc., and recycled materials are also utilized, such as creating tables from recycled barrels.

Basic Information

Client Ganges Special Purpose Company
Services Provided Design Total Supervision, Design, Layout, Production, Construction
Our Team Overall Direction: Junichi Nasuno
Design, Layout: Junichi Nasuno, Yukie Koiwa, Akira Endo
Project Management: Yudai Okajima
Production, Construction: Makoto Shiwaku
Location Osaka, Japan
Open February 2019
Website https://www.solaniwa.com/
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