A Japanese city is introducing sauna in moving buses

Japan’s Himeji city in Hyogo prefecture has something unique for travellers and locals alike. A local bus operator in the city is transforming old buses into functioning saunas. These sauna buses are being named Sabus, and are the most unique saunas that you will ever experience.
The local bus operator, Shinki Bus, is fitting its old buses with wood stove steamers, new benches, and even office space. The company has decided to go ahead with this new project since tourism has slowed down during the pandemic.


If you ever happen to be in the city of Himeji, you have to check out these sauna buses. These are divided into two parts, a sauna room fitted with a wooden heater, and a separate resting space with an office. The front part is where the resting space is located. Interestingly, the bus buttons that are used to request a stop at your desired destination, will now spray water when pressed.
The onboard sauna is an excellent way to get around the city, and getting a rise to a pool that is going to be set up very soon. The bus company, Shinki Bus has said that these Sabus would probably be up for rental services. So people with their own space to have such a bus parked can benefit from the service.

The city of Himeji is 582.6 km away from the city of Tokyo by road. You can also take the train that will cut down the total time taken for this journey.