Japan’s largest rental services for training equipment and spa equipment (including sauna equipment), GYM CLOUD and SAUNA CLOUD, aim to improve infrastructure in the sauna industry.

Metronome Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Koichi Wagatsuma), which operates Japan’s largest rental service (subscription) for training equipment, fitness goods, and rehabilitation devices, “GYM CLOUD” (https://gymcloud.jp/), and its specialized sauna equipment rental service “SAUNA CLOUD” (https://saunacloud.jp/), is pleased to announce that we have concluded an exclusive master distributor agreement in Japan with Finnish sauna stove manufacturer MONDEX. As exclusive partners, GYM CLOUD and SAUNA CLOUD will begin sales and rental of MONDEX products.

▼About Finnish Sauna Stove Manufacturer MONDEX

MONDEX is a sauna stove specialist manufacturer with over 30 years of history in Finland. It has been awarded the “TEHTY SUOMESSA MADE FINLAND” trademark by the Finnish government, given only to high-quality products made domestically in Finland. MONDEX sauna stoves revolutionized the electric stove market in Finland and have long contributed to the development of sauna culture. All products are designed, manufactured, and assembled within Finland, ensuring consistently high quality. MONDEX is consistently ranked among the top three sauna stove brands in Finland in terms of sales.

▼About GYM CLOUD

GYM CLOUD is Japan’s largest rental service (subscription) for training equipment, fitness goods, rehabilitation devices, and martial arts gear.

With over 180 manufacturers and more than 15,000 items in its specialized lineup, we support not only individual members’ homes but also the openings of corporate facilities nationwide. Recently, we have supported openings of training gyms and fitness facilities, installations at educational institutions, hotels, ryokan inns, concept apartments, and use in TV or commercial shoots, events, and even motion capture sessions by major game developers—responding to a wide variety of needs.

We provide nationwide service, offering one-stop solutions from product selection to delivery and on-site assembly. For customers who wish, we also sell the products we handle.

GYM CLOUD Service Site
https://gymcloud.jp/

Membership Registration
https://gymcloud.jp/entry/

▼About SAUNA CLOUD

SAUNA CLOUD is a rental service (subscription) specializing in sauna rooms, sauna stoves, stone baths, showers, bathtubs, and other spa equipment.

We have one of the largest selections of manufacturers and products in the domestic spa industry, supporting not only home users but also the opening of spa facilities nationwide. Our indoor home saunas compatible with household 100V power, capable of reaching 100°C, are especially popular. By making expensive sauna equipment available at affordable rental rates, we have made it possible for more people to enjoy saunas at home.

We have also established a system to deliver pre-assembled barrel saunas nationwide by crane as early as the next day—meeting needs for sauna events and short-term use. Our in-house logistics center employs many certified professionals, giving us a strong advantage in transporting large items and helping to reform the sauna industry. We receive numerous inquiries each month regarding sauna facility openings.

We provide nationwide service, offering one-stop solutions from product selection to delivery and on-site assembly. For customers who wish, we also sell the products we handle.

SAUNA CLOUD Service Site
https://saunacloud.jp/

Membership Registration
https://saunacloud.jp/entry/

▼An Industry in Need of Infrastructure Development

According to a World Health Organization (WHO) survey, one in four people is physically inactive, and in Japan, fitness participation is only 4%—among the lowest in the world. While demand for home gyms and saunas is rising, challenges such as high product prices and limited installation space have prevented many from purchasing such equipment.

Our survey revealed that common reasons for not purchasing included “too expensive” and “it becomes an obstacle if unused,” while reasons for renting included “affordable and safe,” “easy to start exercising,” “I can enjoy a private sauna at home,” and “it’s convenient to return or exchange equipment.”

▼Creating an Environment Where Desired Products Are Easily Accessible, Together with MONDEX

In Japan, sauna equipment is much more expensive compared to Finland, where saunas are a familiar part of daily life. In Japan, they are often positioned as luxury items, diverging from the concept Finnish manufacturers like MONDEX aim for.

Together with MONDEX, we aim to resolve Japan’s challenges of high prices and limited space, creating an environment where people can easily access the products they want. Through fair pricing and rental options that encourage easy adoption, we will distribute sauna stoves nationwide and become a leading provider in the market. (Sauna room set products are also available.)

All inquiries regarding this matter will be handled by GYM CLOUD.

For inquiries, please contact us via:
https://gymcloud.jp/contact/

We also accept telephone inquiries regarding products or unclear points.

Metronome Co., Ltd. (GYM CLOUD / SAUNA CLOUD) Business Operations Division
TEL: 03-6721-9909 (Weekdays 10:00–19:00)

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https://gymcloud.jp/news/