No matter when you come, Dip Garden Onsen & Ice Bath always has two things waiting for you – people and nature. This feels like a backyard escape built for recharging, both physically and mentally. Beyond the onsen and ice baths, it is a place for connection, less a spa and more a little slice of nature with a social heartbeat. Dip, soak, roast, poach… whichever way you like it, they’re ready for you. Facilities include ice baths, saunas, hot pools, a steam room and more. Whether you come solo or with friends, the welcome is the same. Apart from those, they also run activities like guided breathwork, yoga and even solar ecstatic dance that turn the space into more than just an onsen – it becomes a playground for both body and spirit.
The philosophy here is simple: in the middle of a city with so little green space, there should be somewhere you can slow down, breathe and feel surrounded by nature. The concept is to create a space where people interact, share good experiences, take care of themselves and maybe make a new friend over food or a drink. As one regular puts it, soaking in the water while meeting new people, surrounded by nature that city life rarely offers, is like replenishing both body and mind at the same time.The cold pools are a highlight: one is a bracing 5°C for the fearless, the other a gentler 15°C for those who prefer to ease in. The best trick? Do the colder pool first, then slide into the 15°C – it’ll feel like a warm bath. For something to melt the chill away, head to the hot pools at 41°C and 38°C, set among lush tropical plants. Switching between hot and cold is the ultimate reset – it’s both a physical and mental rush. Beyond the pools, you can steam in a herbal-infused Thai steam room, sweat it out in a Finnish-style sauna with a view, or retreat to the relaxation room for a nap.
What sets Dip Garden Onsen apart is its sense of community. The cold plunge feels less intense when you’re sharing the moment with others – a quick exchange, a nod of encouragement or simply sitting in stillness together. The atmosphere stays calm and unhurried, with the greenery softening the edges of the day. Maybe the best part isn’t the steam or the plunge – it’s the moments that happen in between.