The newly opened Four Seasons Hotel Osaka marks the luxury operator’s fourth property in Japan and is home to an elevated urban spa retreat inspired by traditional Japanese wellness rituals and the restorative power of water.

Encompassing the 36th floor of Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, the spa was conceived to offer a sky-high oasis of relaxation, indulgence and wellbeing. With soothing hues and curving lines, each space flows into the next as guests immerse in the healing connection of water throughout.

Five spa treatment rooms – including a couple’s room with a private bath – all offer lofty city views.

Signature rituals include a 100-minute facial inspired by the legendary Empress Kōmyō, whose name signifies brightness and radiance; and a series of bathing experiences harnessing the healing properties of seasonal herbs. Treatments also incorporate rare ethnobotanical ingredients including fermented rice, temple-blessed oils and local hot spring water, grounding the spa with a rich sense of place.

Along with a range of massages, facials and body treatments supplied by Hungarian skincare and spa brand Omorovicza and Swiss anti-ageing brand Nescens, busy guests can also choose from an express menu of 15- or 30-minute Quick Replenishers.

Additional wellness facilities include ofuro (Japanese baths that have been an important part of daily life in Osaka for centuries), a sauna, a 24/7 gym and a pool with floor-to-ceiling views across the city.

Beyond wellness, the hotel's offering includes a range of private event spaces and five F&B outlets.

Housed within the new One Dojima multi-use building designed by architects Nikken Sekkei, the 175-key hotel's interiors have been overseen by a trio of Japanese design studios; Curiosity, Simplicity and Design Studio Spin.

A highlight at Four Seasons Hotel Osaka is its dedicated Gensui floor, a contemporary ryokan experience on the 28th floor complete with 21 guestrooms and suites. Ryokans are small Japanese inns dating back to the 8th century, and are still popular today, particularly in regions with onsen (hot springs).

The entire floor has been decorated by Simplicity as a contemporary interpretation of ryokan culture, including tatami mat flooring, sliding doors within each space, a platform bed (rather than the traditional roll on the floor) and a dining area that allows for traditional or standard seating.