Akari Greenpoint
📍 149 Franklin St, Brooklyn, New York, 11222
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
What Visitors Noted
Akari Greenpoint provides a traditional Japanese-style communal dry sauna experience in Brooklyn, focused on heat therapy, relaxation, and recovery. The spa features two very hot dry sauna rooms, where guests note they begin to sweat within minutes, and a single cold plunge pool described as very cold, facilitating contrast therapy. This core thermal experience is central to the venue's wellness offering. The facility is designed as a small but complete space, with the sauna and cold plunge area accommodating small groups. The spa operates on a membership model that intentionally limits guest headcounts to maintain a quiet, tranquil, and uncrowded atmosphere. Spa-goers consistently highlight the clean, beautiful, and simple space, which includes private individual bathrooms, enclosed shower rooms, and private changing rooms. A communal hallway with lockers is provided, though there are no traditional locker rooms. Amenities such as towels, slippers, hot tea, water, and plastic bags for wet swimwear are provided. A small resting area with limited seating is available. The staff receives significant praise for being kind, understanding, and dedicated to ensuring a positive guest experience. This spa appeals to those seeking a private, high-quality, and peaceful environment for unwinding and rejuvenation.
What Reviewers Love
- The two very hot dry saunas and the very cold plunge pool provide an effective core thermal experience.
- The membership model successfully ensures a quiet, private, and uncrowded atmosphere.
- The facility is consistently described as exceptionally clean, beautiful, and simple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the atmosphere like at Akari Greenpoint?
The spa maintains a quiet, tranquil, and peaceful atmosphere through its membership model, which limits the number of guests to prevent crowds.
Are locker rooms available?
There are no traditional locker rooms. Instead, the facility offers private changing rooms and individual bathrooms, with a communal hallway containing lockers for personal items.
What is included with a visit?
The spa provides towels, slippers, hot tea, water, and plastic bags for wet swimwear for guest use.
