When Nagoya found out that expanding Komaki airport wasn't much of an option, they did what every other self respecting Japanese city would do and went all out by building an airport in the bay.
The airport isn't too big, but it has everything, great shops, great food, one of the best planespotting terraces anywhere, as well as our subject matter for today: the world's only naked plane spotting spa.
Yes my friends, Hu no Yu is a japanese onsen with a twist, you don't only have your typical tubs, you also have a magnificent view of the runways and airport ramp. Worry not though, the airplanes don't have a good view of you thanks to creative architecture, yeah, that wooden shack you see in the building is part of the Spa's terrace.
Admission is only 1000yen (credit cards accepted) so you won't really break the bank too much unless the yen goes higher than it is at time of writing, around 76 to the dollar. But as of now, the unique experience makes the price worth it.
The hot tub repertoire is quite decent, you have a hot jacuzzi, massage tubs; shallow tubs where you can lie horizontally and enjoy bubble jets massaging every inch, an electric massage tub; where you can enjoy a tingly electrical bath, a bit odd, but interesting nonetheless; and of course, the outdoor terrace, complete with lounging chairs where you can enjoy the breezy weather and a marvelous view of the runways. A real treat for airplane enthusiasts.
True to the bath's name, roughly translated as "Wind Bath", weather outside can be quite breezy, but this is good as you need a place to cool down sometimes. There are plenty of quiet onsens all over Japan, so it's nice to have one where you can relax with the sound of airplane engines in the background.
Unfortunately, for obvious reasons you can't have a camera on you, but, that's no problem as you can simply go outside and enjoy the free viewing terrace.
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