About

Akari, meaning light in Japanese, is a neighborhood sauna inspired by the bathing traditions of Japan. Through saunas, cold baths, and spaces to rest, we make room to slow down and bring a simple ritual into everyday life.

Inspired by the communal spirit of Japanese public bathhouses, known as sentō, Akari offers a shared space where friends and neighbors can find comfort in the heat. You can come alone or with others, turn inward, and enjoy being together without the expectation to socialize.

Each location has its own distinct design and character, shaped by the neighborhood and the people who spend time there. We seek to create warm, clean, and quiet bathing experiences for people to settle in, feel at ease, and make time for themselves.