Updated November 2026 Hana was still listed among Tehran’s spas in 2024 travel guides; opening hours and prices change often, so check with the spa directly before you go.
If you are looking for a Japanese spa in Tehran, Hana is the name to know. Set up as the city’s first Japanese-style spa and bath, it brings the idea of the onsen, the Japanese hot-spring bath, to north-east Tehran, together with massage, facial treatments and a Japanese menu, all aimed at a few unhurried hours away from the noise of the city.
Tehran has no shortage of massage salons, but most are functional places for a quick treatment between errands. Hana takes a different approach. The whole visit is built around Japanese ideas of balance and rest: you bathe, you are treated, you eat, and then you are encouraged to stay on in the lounge rather than rush back into traffic. The project was developed with the Japanese trading firm Akebono Boeki, which helped bring over methods and equipment used in spas in Japan.
The core of the menu is massage: full-body and facial treatments designed to release tension, plus therapeutic options and a selection of treatments drawn from other wellness traditions. The Japanese-style bath is the main draw for first-time visitors. When we visited, there was also a fish spa, where small fish nibble at dead skin on your feet; it is more of a novelty than a treatment, but it is fun to try once.
Between treatments there are rest rooms and a quiet lounge where you can read, nap or simply sit. Hana also has its own Japanese restaurant serving light dishes and detox drinks, so you can make a half-day of it without leaving the building. Eating here after a long bath and massage is a large part of the appeal.
Hana is on Artesh Boulevard in the Mini City area of north-east Tehran, close to the Babaei Highway. It is a long way from the city centre, so allow plenty of time if you are coming across town at rush hour; a ride-hailing app such as Snapp or Tapsi is the easiest way to get there.
As with every spa in Iran, women and men are served separately, on alternating days. When we last checked, women had odd-numbered days and men had even-numbered days and Fridays, but timetables do change, so confirm the day and book in advance, especially on weekends. Prices are well above those of an ordinary neighbourhood massage salon; ask for the current rates and any package deals when you book, and see our Iran price trackers for a feel for everyday costs.
A few tips for a smooth visit: arrive early enough to use the bath before your treatment, bring a change of clothes and anything you need for your hair afterwards, and leave valuables at home. If you would like to combine relaxation with exercise, our guides to yoga classes in Tehran and Pilates in Tehran are good next steps.
