The “Mirai Human Washing Machine” (ミライ人間洗濯機) is a fully automatic bathing pod that washes and dries you in about 15 minutes.
It became one of the biggest sensations of Expo 2025 Osaka: 1,227 visitors tried it, and 98.3% of the 847 survey respondents said they were satisfied.
The Expo is over, but here is the good news.
You can still experience it in Japan, at permanent locations in Tokyo, Osaka and Hokkaido.
This guide covers where, how much, and how to book (updated 2026).
Osaka (Dotonbori)
from ¥18,000 / 90 min (2+ guests; ¥10,000 during the current campaign) — web booking, no lottery (most reliable)
Hokkaido (ES CON FIELD)
¥12,000 (2–3 people), private sauna — the official page says hotel guests only; ask the hotel about day use
Osaka (Minoh Onsen)
¥11,000 / 90 min (2–4 people) + entrance fee — open since October 1, 2026; same-day, first-come only
Tokyo (Ikebukuro)
free trial events by lottery — Yamada digital membership required
What is the Human Washing Machine?
It was developed by Osaka-based company Science Co., the maker of the “Mirable” fine-bubble shower head.
It is a reclining bath pod with a dark curved canopy.
You simply sit back.
Warm water filled with fine bubbles cleans your skin without any soap, and sensors monitor your condition.
The session ends as the water drains and strong air dries you — all automatic, in roughly 15 minutes.
The commercial model sells in Japan for 60 million yen (about US$385,000).
That is exactly why trying it at a hotel or showroom is the realistic way to experience it.
For a sure slot, book Dotonbori Crystal Hotel III in Osaka. It takes web reservations, with no lottery.
Where you can try it (2026)
1. Dotonbori Crystal Hotel III — the most reliable option
A hotel in the heart of Osaka’s Dotonbori area runs the machine as a private in-room experience.
From ¥18,000 for 90 minutes (2 guests or more), web reservation only. No lottery, so this is the most reliable way to get in. Children aged 11 and under cannot use it (booking site, checked October 3, 2026).
The session includes bubble cleansing, warm mist and a relaxation bath.
💡 Booking tip for international travelers: the booking page below is in Japanese. In Chrome, right-click the page and choose “Translate to English”; in Safari, open the page menu in the address bar and choose Translate.
▶ Check rooms & rates — Dotonbori Crystal Hotel III (Rakuten Travel, Japanese-language site)
2. ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO Hotel — Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido
Next to ES CON FIELD (home stadium of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters), this station-front hotel installed the machine in its private sauna facility “Stem Sauna Lab”.
It has been open since March 31, 2026, the first in Hokkaido.
¥12,000 for 2–3 people plus ¥2,200 per extra person (up to 7).
The official booking page says “hotel guests only” (checked 10 September 2026), and its booking button leads to room reservations.
If you want day use, confirm it with the hotel before you plan around it.
Swimwear is required (rental available). Perfect to combine with a baseball game or a Hokkaido trip.
▶ Check rooms and rates — ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO Hotel on Agoda (English site)
💡 Booking tip for international travelers: the booking page below is in Japanese. In Chrome, right-click the page and choose “Translate to English”; in Safari, open the page menu in the address bar and choose Translate.
▶ Check rooms & rates — ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO Hotel (Rakuten Travel, Japanese-language site)
3. Yamada Denki LABI Ikebukuro — free, by lottery
The electronics retailer Yamada Denki displays a demo unit at its LABI1 Ikebukuro flagship store.
It also holds free trial events by lottery.
Entry requires a Yamada digital membership, so this route is more realistic for residents than for short-term visitors.
But the display itself is worth seeing if you are in Tokyo.
4. Minoh Onsen Spa Garden — new in October 2026
A major hot-spring theme park in Minoh (northern Osaka) introduced the machine when it reopened on October 1, 2026 — the first onsen facility to do so.
One private room, ¥11,000 per session (90 min, 2–4 people, junior-high age and up), plus the facility entrance fee.
Adults pay ¥2,420 on weekdays, ¥2,860 at weekends and on holidays, ¥3,190 on peak days, or ¥2,090 after 17:00 (checked on the official site, 8 September 2026).
Four people therefore pay ¥5,170 each on a weekday, plus the local bathing tax.
If you are travelling from far away specifically for this, treat it as a bonus rather than a guarantee.
Even if the machine is full, every one of the 68 shower taps in the building uses Mirable Ex.
That is the same fine-bubble technology.
If you want to stay overnight, the adjoining hotel “Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Minoh Kanko Hotel” reopened on the same day.
▶ Check rooms and rates — Minoh Kanko Hotel on Agoda (English site)
💡 Booking tip for international travelers: the booking page below is in Japanese. In Chrome, right-click the page and choose “Translate to English”; in Safari, open the page menu in the address bar and choose Translate.
▶ Check rooms & rates — Minoh Kanko Hotel (Rakuten Travel, Japanese-language site)
Quick comparison
| Location | Area | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dotonbori Crystal Hotel III | Osaka | from ¥18,000 / 90 min (2+) ¥10,000 during the campaign (6 Oct 2026) | Web, no lottery |
| ES CON FIELD Hotel (Stem Sauna Lab.) | Hokkaido | ¥12,000 (2–3) + ¥2,200/extra | Reservation; official page says hotel guests only |
| Yamada LABI1 Ikebukuro | Tokyo | Free | Lottery (membership needed) |
| Minoh Onsen Spa Garden | Osaka | ¥11,000 / 90 min (2–4) | Same-day only, first-come (from Oct 1, 2026) |
Any rules I should know before I go? Tattoos, age, anything like that?
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Yes, there are limits. For the full model, height 120–200 cm and weight under 90 kg.
Venues set their own rules too, so confirm them when you book.
Live in the US and want a Mirable shower head?
Mirable is sold only in Japan. We are checking whether enough people want one shipped to the US. If enough do, we will start with a small number of orders.
- Price = the Japanese retail price (Mirable Ex is ¥38,500 incl. tax) + our 30% service fee + international shipping + US import duty. You get the total in writing first.
- Nothing is charged or shipped until you accept the written quote.
- We buy a new unit from an authorized retailer and send you photos before shipping.
- The warranty is valid in Japan only. No exchanges or refunds after delivery.
- Fit: Mirable Ex uses a G1/2 thread; most US shower arms use 1/2-inch NPT, so you may need an adapter. We check this with you first.
US addresses only for now. Tornado Stick cartridges only with a shower head order.
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FAQ
Q. Can I buy one?A.
Yes — Yamada Denki sells the full model in Japan for ¥60 million (installation and first-year maintenance included).
The first overseas export (five units to a resort in Georgia, USA) was announced for spring 2026.
Q. Are there height/weight limits?A.
For the full model: height 120–200 cm, weight under 90 kg (per the official purchase checklist).
Q. Can I go if I have tattoos?A. It depends on the venue, so confirm with the venue before you book.
The one rule we have confirmed in writing is Minoh Onsen Spa Garden’s.
Guests with tattoos are refused unless the tattoo can be fully covered with up to two of the facility’s paid cover stickers (checked 17 September 2026).
We have not confirmed the policy at the other venues — confirm it with them before you book.
Q. Is it hygienic?A. The water is replaced for each bather, and the washing uses no soap — fine bubbles do the work.
Venues handle the cleaning between sessions; confirm the routine with the venue when you book.
The Human Washing Machine is going overseas. Read about the first export: five units to a resort in Georgia, USA (shipping in stages from spring 2026).
The same maker’s fine-bubble technology, as a shower head: our comparison of the five Mirable models (Japanese-language article — use your browser’s translate feature).
This is an independent Japanese media site specializing in the Mirai Human Washing Machine. Information based on official announcements and our on-site reporting; prices and conditions may change — verify the latest on each venue’s official site. 日本語版はこちら（Japanese version）
More in English
- What Is the Human Washing Machine? — Explained
- How Much Does It Cost? All Models & Prices
- First Export: 5 Units to a US Resort
- Inside Japan’s Assisted-Bathing Technology (Care Model)
- From Expo 1970 to 2026: The 55-Year Story
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👉 Heading to Osaka? Minoh Onsen reopened on 1 Oct 2026 — ¥11,000, walk-in only: what to know before you go
