This year, instead of flowers that fade in a few days, give the women you love a few quiet hours that belong only to them.
On 20 October, Vietnam celebrates Vietnamese Women’s Day, a day to thank mothers, wives and partners. In Phu Quoc, one of the most thoughtful gifts is time: a Japanese-style spa ritual at Sakurakyo Spa in Sunset Town, with warm tea, unhurried hands and nothing to take care of but herself. Here are treatment ideas for each person and how to book ahead.
Sakurakyo Spa is open from 09:00 to 23:00 daily, inside Sakurakyo Hotel & Spa and a few minutes’ walk from Venice and Roma, so the gift fits easily into an afternoon or after a family dinner.
Why a spa ritual makes a meaningful gift
The women in a family are often the ones planning meals, schedules and bedtimes, even on holiday. What they rarely give themselves is time to be cared for, slowly and without distraction.
At Sakurakyo Spa, every treatment is performed as a nurturing ritual in the spirit of Omotenashi: therapists listen to the body and adjust pressure and rhythm so each minute feels gentle and calm.
Treatment ideas for each person
For your mother: a Japanese head spa
The head spa ritual releases tension in the scalp, neck and shoulders, perfect after a long day of sightseeing. No complicated changing, she simply lies back and lets go.
For your wife or partner: a 120-minute combo
The Sakurakyo Monopoly combo brings together an aroma body massage, a facial and a complimentary 30-minute head spa. Book the couple’s treatment room and share a quiet afternoon together.
For a mum-to-be: the Happy Combo
A gentle ritual designed for expectant mothers, with slow, soft movements so she can fully relax.
For a group of friends: kimono and photos
Rent a kimono, add natural make-up and take photos at the lantern-lit Japanese entrance, a keepsake from the day.
