Relax your body and mind in Beppu, the city of hot springs. 8 hot springs in Beppu
Beppu, the city of hot springs, boasts the largest number of hot springs and the largest amount of hot springs in Japan, and has countless unique and attractive hot springs. Even if they are in the same area, or even next door to each other, the quality of the springs differs. This article introduces eight one-day hot springs, ranging from historic hot springs that have been popular since ancient times to family-style hot springs where you can relax and unwind, to hot springs with a slightly different flavor.
1Sakurayu
Luxurious time with the view and hot water all to yourself
A hot spring Property with 20 private family bath rooms. There are baths made of rock and cypress with a great atmosphere, ceramic baths that feel smooth to the touch, and granite baths with a chic atmosphere. The system is such that when you insert a coin given at the reception desk, the hot spring water comes out, and you can enjoy the fresh hot spring water all to yourself.
Each bath has a large window, allowing you to enjoy the view of the greenery in the garden. Enjoy a relaxing warm-up in the clear, refreshing, soft water.
Public hot spring to unleash your mind and body
Public hot springs with large indoor and outdoor hot springs are also recommended. You can release your mind and body in the spacious space. The water temperature is just right at around 42-43°C in winter and 41°C in summer.
On the second floor, there is a rest area where you can relax and enjoy the view of the garden. Light pours in through the large windows, creating a bright and refreshing atmosphere. In spring, several varieties of cherry trees bloom in the garden, creating a beautiful sight. Shaved ice and ice cream are popular after bathing, and original hot spring water and soap are also available. Plans are also available for a relaxing rest in your room. Since this is a popular Property, we recommend making reservations by phone at least one day in advance.
- Cherry Blossom Hot Spring
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4-2 Horita, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
13 minutes drive from JR Beppu Station
Take a bus from the West Exit of JR Beppu Station, get off at "Itanohira Mukai Hospital Mae" and walk about 3 minutes.
Weekdays 11:00 - 24:00 (Family bath available until 23:00)
Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays: 10:00-25:00 (family baths are open until 24:00)
Public hot spring is open until 22:00
No holidays
Weekdays: Adults (junior high school students and older): 500 yen, Children (3 years and older): 250 yen
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: Adults (junior high school students and older): 700 yen, children (3 years old and older): 350 yen
Family baths: 2,000 yen and up
0977-25-8431
Free of charge
Sodium magnesium bicarbonate and chloride spring
2Beppu Ogura
Melt in the mystical blue water
An inn where you can enjoy 6 private baths. Easily accessible from the Beppu Interchange, this popular spot has many fans among travelers from all over Japan as well as locals. Both the hot springs and the interior of the inn have a calm Japanese appearance, and once you pass through the noren curtain at the entrance, an air of tranquility pervades.
The outdoor hot spring "Teruyu," where you can enjoy the beautiful blue water, is especially popular. It is said that by collecting and entangling hot spring water and hot spring steam at the same time, the components in the water react and make it appear blue. The color changes from milky white, milky blue, or clear blue depending on the day.
Rich in metasilicic acid, said to be an ingredient of beauty water
The metasilicic acid content, which is said to be highly effective for beautiful skin, is one of the highest in Japan. The water feels smooth and comfortable, making you want to soak in it forever. The source of the water is hot at 95°C, but when it is poured into the bathtub, the temperature is around 66°C. The temperature can be adjusted by pouring the right amount of water. The temperature is adjusted by the amount of hot water poured into the bathtub.
We also recommend the "Day Trip Stay Plan," which allows you to enjoy a seasonal KAI Local Flavors meal in your room and bathe as many times as you like within the time limit. Futon bedding and yukata are provided for a relaxing stay. Advance reservations for private baths cannot be made, but reservations for one-day stays can be made.
- Beppu Ogura
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- 1-3 Ogura, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
- 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station
- Take a bus from JR Beppu Station, get off at Benefit for You-mae bus stop, and walk about 7 minutes.
- One-day bathing available from 10:30 to 21:00 (overnight guests have priority from 15:00 to 18:00)
- Closed on weekends and holidays
- 1,500-2,000 yen (private bath)
- 0977-21-6123
- Free of charge
Sodium chloride spring
3Hozansou
Smooth water that is like a beauty essence
About a 2-minute drive from the Beppu Interchange, the inn is spewing hot water with great vigor. The characteristic hot spring water has a strong thickening effect, making you feel as if you are soaking your entire body in a beauty essence or moisturizing lotion. Rich in metasilicic acid and other hot spring elements, it is famous for its beauty water.
There are a total of six private baths: Outdoor hot spring, family bath, and rock bath (with indoor bath). The outdoor hot spring, a Japanese-style structure with a half-roof and a large rock bath, is the most popular. The Public hot spring has a refreshing atmosphere with sunlight streaming in. Visitors can relax in the spacious area and enjoy the mild, soothing hot water.
Relaxing bedrock bath in a private room is also available
There is also a private bedrock bath where you can enjoy both hot spring and bedrock bath at the same time. The far-infrared ray effect warms the body from the core, and the bedrock bath, which can be entered while lying down, is recommended as it is less stressful on the body. A shower and bathtub are included, so you can feel refreshed and clean.
Other popular plans include experiences of both hot springs and steaming in hell. If you make a reservation at least one day in advance, you can bring in your favorite ingredients, take a bath while the food is steaming, and enjoy the delicious steamed food after the bath. Soak, eat, and fully enjoy the hot springs.
- Hozansou
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- 4 Ogura, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
- Approximately 18 minutes from JR Beppu Station by car
- Take a bus from the West Exit of JR Beppu Station and get off at Benefit for You-mae bus stop.
- Drop-in baths: 13:00-18:00 (open until 15:00 on Saturdays)
- No holidays
- Public hot spring: Adults 400 yen, Children 200 yen, Private family bath 1,500 yen, Private outdoor hot spring 2,000 yen, Private bedrock bath 6,000 yen (120 minutes)
- 0977-21-8080
- Free of charge
- Sulfur spring
- Reservations are required for bedrock baths and the one-day hell steam plan. Reservations are not accepted for other baths.
4Onishi no Yu
Soak in the forest while soaking in the hot water
This hot spring is located next to "Onishihobojigoku," one of the Beppu Jigoku Meguri (Hell Tour) sites. A little off the road and surrounded by nature, it is a quiet environment. Whenever the wind blows, the branches and leaves sway, the rustling of the trees and the sound of the hot water pouring down the drain resonate pleasantly.
The indoor bathtub has a high ceiling and a spacious bathtub with plenty of wood. A large glass window overlooks a green garden, creating a sense of openness even while inside. Open the door and step outside, and you will be greeted by an outdoor hot spring made of rocks. Climb the stairs to the second floor, where you will find the bath with a view. You will feel a special sensation as if you are floating in the forest.
Family baths healed by the greenery and sunlight
The temperature of the water, which is reputed to be mild and soft, is said to be changed depending on the bathtub. The temperature of the open-air baths is 41-43°C, while the indoor baths are 40°C or slightly below, which is lukewarm for Beppu. This means that even if you take a long soak, you will not easily get burned by the hot water, making it a hot spring in which you can soak for a long time.
The five family baths are hot springs with pleasant light. You can enjoy the hot spring baths in a private space. Yubu" and "Tsurumi" are stone bathtubs that have existed since the opening. The "Sakura," "Sazanka," and "Azalea" baths are planted with plants that bloom in season, just as their names suggest.
- Onishi no Yu
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- 559-1 Kannawa, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
- Approx. 17 min. from JR Beppu Station by car
- Take the bus from the West Exit of JR Beppu Station, get off at "Kaijigoku-mae" and walk about 4 minutes.
- 10:00-22:00 (last admission at 21:30)
- Closed on the 1st day of every month (closed without notice) *If the 1st is a Saturday, Sunday, or national holiday, the following weekday will be closed.
- Adults 620 yen, elementary school students 300 yen, infants 200 yen, family bath 2,000 yen
- 0977-27-6656
- Free of charge
- Sodium-chloride spring
- Reservations not accepted for family baths.
5Takegawara Hot Spring
A symbol of Beppu with its stately appearance
This historic hot spring was built in 1879. It is said that the bathhouse had a bamboo-roofed roof when it was built, and was named "Takegawara Hot Spring" because the later reconstruction had a tiled roof. The current building, built in 1938, is a registered tangible cultural property and is recognized as a Heritage of Industrial Modernization.
The bathroom is as wide as a hall, with high ceilings and large windows. The style of the bathhouse is as follows: down the stairs from the changing room, there is a washing area and a bathtub. The source of the spring water is 48-49°C, and the temperature of the bathtub is set at around 43°C, making it a hot bath.
Immerse yourself in a nostalgic time
Not only the bathroom, but also the waiting room has a retro atmosphere. There is a wooden floor, a large old clock, wooden benches, and a place to sit and relax. It is a place where both locals and tourists can relax and unwind.
In addition to the regular baths, visitors can also experience a "sand bath. After changing into a yukata (Japanese bathrobe) and lying down, Staff/staff members pour sand heated by the hot spring over your body. After about 15 minutes of being buried in the sand, you will start to sweat profusely. After soaking in a bath specially designed for sand bathing and removing the sand, you will feel refreshed. You will feel as if everything is flowing out of your body from the inside.
- Takegawara Hot Spring
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- 16-23 Moto-machi, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
- 10 min. walk from JR Beppu Station
- Take the bus from the East Exit of JR Beppu Station, get off at Nagarekawa Yume-town-mae bus stop, and walk about 2 minutes.
- Regular bath: 6:30-22:30, sand bath: 8:00-22:30 (last admission at 21:30)
- The 3rd Wednesday of the month (or the following day if the Wednesday is a national holiday)
- Adult 300 yen, child 100 yen, sunayu 1,500 yen (6 years old and over can take a bath)
- 0977-23-1585
- None
- Regular male bath, sand bath Sodium-calcium-magnesium-chloride and bicarbonate spring
Regular bath women's hot water Sodium-hydrogencarbonate spring
6Yodamari Hot Spring Hana-no-Yu
Family bath in a greenhouse surrounded by plants
The owner, who used to run a flower shop, opened the bathhouse in 2010 with the idea of "having hot springs in a comfortable greenhouse in the sun. Each bathroom is covered with greenery, and visitors can bathe while admiring the fresh and vibrant plants in this unique hot spring. All rooms are family baths, and there are nine different types.
Each has a different concept, including "Kasumisou," which has a tropical fish tank and is popular with children, "Dandelion," with its fairy tale display, and "Sakura," with its steam bath. All but "Sakura" include a soothing hot spring bath with strong water pressure. The hot springs have a sulfuric aroma, and hot spring flowers float in the water, the amount of which varies from day to day.
The steaming pots of hell are also popular. A place where local fans gather.
The hot spring is very popular among locals, with many repeat customers having their favorite rooms. 300 yen for 30 minutes or 500 yen for an hour to use the hell kettle is also very popular. Many people steam bamboo shoots in season and soybeans for making miso. The steam is not too sulfuric and has a subtle salty taste, giving it a unique flavor.
After taking a hot bath, visitors are also recommended to try the handmade pudding, which is rich and smooth in texture and contains vanilla beans for an elegant sweetness and aroma. The reception hut has a warm and nostalgic atmosphere with a "cat house" with a relaxing cat and an aquarium with tropical fish.
- Hidamari Hot Spring Hana no Yu
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- 2-2 Takenouchi, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
- Approx. 15 min. from JR Beppu Station by car
- Take the bus from JR Beppu Station, get off at Imai, and walk about 2 minutes.
- From 10:00 to 23:00
- No holidays
- Weekdays: 1,800 yen per room for 60 minutes
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: 2,000 yen per room for 60 minutes
Service time: 600 yen per person (weekdays 10:00-17:00) - 0977-21-8778
- Free of charge
- Sodium-chloride spring
7Kannawa Mushi-yu
Sweating profusely while being filled with a delicious aroma is an exhilarating experience like no other.
Steam baths have been a part of daily life since before the spread of the bathing method of soaking in hot water. The room filled with steam is like a mist sauna. The temperature in the stone room with the steam bath is about 50-60°C, and the humidity is 55-65%, so you will not feel suffocated.
The steam bath is characterized by the fact that the stone chamber is lined with the medicinal herb "Sekishou". When you step into the Property, you can smell the delicious aroma. After 8 to 10 minutes of lying on the floor, you will feel the warmth from inside your body. Your body will be warmed from the inside, and you will start to sweat profusely.
After a steaming hot spring bath, the hot spring will make you feel even more refreshed.
After sweating profusely, the feeling of exhilaration when you get out of the stone room is exceptional. Sweat pours out from every pore of your body, so much so that your yukata is soaked. After taking off your yukata, take a dip in the hot spring. The stone bathtub is filled with pleasant chloride spring water that will relax you.
If it is not too crowded, it is recommended to take a rest on the chairs on the terrace outside the door. Cooling down your burning body in the fresh air and breeze will refresh you as if your mind and body have been reborn. There is also a free "foot steamer" right next to the baths, which you can experience for free.
- Kannawa Mushi-yu
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- 1-gumi, Kannawa-kami, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
- Approx. 16 min. from JR Beppu Station by car
- Take a bus from the West Exit of JR Beppu Station, get off at "Kannawa" and walk about 3 minutes.
- 7:30-19:30 (last admission at 19:00)
- The 4th Thursday of the month (or the following day if the day falls on a national holiday)
- 700 yen, rental yukata 220 yen
- 0977-67-3880
- Free Parking is available at the municipal hot spring "Hot Spring".
- Sodium-chloride spring (bathtub)
8Myoban Hot Spring Village
A large milky-white open-air rock bath where you can soak while enjoying a magnificent view of the mountains.
Of the eight hot spring villages in Beppu, the Myoban area is located at the highest elevation. The area has long been home to hot spring huts and has developed as a therapeutic hot spring resort. This hot spring is located in the center of Myoban.
The large open-air rock bath has milky white hot spring water flowing over it. The view of the concrete Myoban Bridge, Mt. Takasaki, and Mt. The large open-air rock bath is large and roofless, giving it a sense of openness that cannot be experienced anywhere else. The sulfur spring has a strong aroma and removes sebum and dirt.
A triangular-roofed family bath that resembles a yunobana hut.
The family bath, with its triangular straw-thatched roof, is an unusual bath built in the style of a yunobana hut. You can have the hot spring all to yourself in a private space.
The process of making "medicinal yunohana" at this hot spring is a valuable one that has been designated as an important intangible folk cultural asset by the national government. Take a walk around the site while admiring the scenery of yunohana huts standing side by side. It is also a sightseeing spot with many attractions, including a large store selling original products and souvenirs, a store selling hot spring steamed eggs and corn, and a Japanese goods store.
- Myoban Hot Spring Village
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- 6-gumi, Myoban Onsen, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
- Approximately 19 minutes from JR Beppu Station by car
- Take a bus from JR Beppu Station, get off at "Jizoyu-mae" and walk about 5 minutes.
- 10:00 - 20:00 (reception by 19:00)
Coffee shop and Restaurant are open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, 11:00 - 16:30 (L.O. 15:30)
Shop is open 9:00 - 18:00 - No holidays
- Adults 600 yen, 4 years old to elementary school students 300 yen
Family hot spring 1 building 1 hour 2,000 yen, 2,500 yen (phone reservations not accepted) - 0977-66-8166
- Free of charge
- Sulfur spring
- Hours of operation are subject to change depending on the weather.
MAP
- Hoshino Resorts facilities nearby
