Enjoy the resort feeling and various unique treatments at the high-end hotel spa   Would you like to experience a western destination spa feeling in Japan? The fully renovated “Spazen Tokyo” in Hotel Nikko Tokyo is the place to go. Overlooking gorgeous views including Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge, Spazen provides a true luxury. I recommend you spend a half day to fully enjoy their facilities.   The spa’s mission is to provide guests with “ideal” result by combining three core elements – treatments, aquatics, and fitness.   Among the many choices, try their top-of-the-line Aroma signature treatment if you can afford it (about $495 for 150 minutes). Using their original pure organic oil, it stimulates all of your senses and takes you to heaven.   “Aqua Zero Z” is also unique.  An experienced trainer will stretch your body while you are floating on the water, giving you a liberating feeling of no gravity.    At the aquatic zone, a head treatment is also offered. Your scalp is massaged with carbonated spring water (which improves the ph balance of your scalp and hair) and pharmaceutical grade aromatic oils to improve blood flow and release stress.   For those looking for more oriental therapy, try their Namikoshi-style shiatsu treatment (they are in partnership). The founder of the Namikoshi Shiatsu associates, Tokujiro Namikoshi, is a well-known shiatsu master who gave shiatsu to Marilyn Monroe and many Japanese prime ministers!   If you have a few days to truly immerse yourself into spa life, take advantage of the special spa plan. A spa concierge will plan your stay based on your needs such as weight loss and relieving fatigue, then develop customized spa and meal programs (such as low fat and low calorie). You have unlimited access to the aquatic and fitness zone during your stay. Way to go!   Hotel Nikko Tokyo Spazen Daiba 1-9-1 Minato-ku, Tokyo Tel: 81-3-5500-5520 www.hnt.co.jp

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