The sand bath here is such a rare experience! You can listen to the sound of the waves while sweating it out. I almost fell asleep during the process, and afterwards my whole body just felt so relaxed and lazy!
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Kamegawa Onsen Hot Spring
Famous for its sand baths, where bathers are buried in naturally heated sand while listening to the sound of the waves.
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Located along Beppu Bay, Kamegawa Onsen is one of Beppu's eight hot springs, and is rich in simple hot springs that are colorless, odorless, and gentle on the skin, as well as chloride springs that are highly effective in retaining heat.
The specialty of Kamegawa Onsen is a sand bath where bathers are buried in naturally heated sand. It has been believed to detoxify the body by expelling waste and stimulating metabolism since the Edo period. There used to be private sand baths in Kamegawa Onsen, but the only one remaining is the municipal "Beppu Kaihin Sand Bath." A "sunakake-san" will pour sand over your entire body while you lie down in the sandpit in a yukata (summer kimono). Wash the sand and sweat off in the bathhouse after 10 to 15 minutes of sweating, and you will feel refreshed.
On the other hand, the most popular regular hot spring facility is Hamada Onsen. This public bathhouse, with its tasteful karahafu-style architecture, is well-loved by the locals.
Highlights
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The sand baths at the Beppu Kaihin Sand Bath has been awarded two stars by the Michelin Green Guide.
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Beppu Kaihin Sand Bath does not take reservations; instead, visitors must apply in person at the counter on the day of their visit.
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The municipal Hamada Onsen is a public bathhouse that is accessible to disabled visitors. Adults 200 yen, children 100 yen.
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The spring water is gentle on the skin and has no unpleasant odors, making it suitable for everyone.
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Sand baths with colorful parasols are an iconic sight of Kamegawa Onsen.
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Looking at the horizon and listening to the waves while in the sand bath is a very relaxing experience.
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Let them know if you have stiff shoulders or other physical pain, and they will know how to apply the sand.
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If the sand is too hot or you feel uncomfortable, don't hesitate to tell the sunakake-san
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Hamada Onsen opens early in the morning.
Reviews
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It was my first time trying a sand bath. After 15 minutes, I was sweating all over and felt super tired—just wanted to take a nap.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 亀川温泉
- Postal Code
- 874-0014
- Address
- Kamegawa, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture
- Telephone
- 0977-66-5737 (Beppu Kaihin Sand Bath, Reservations are not accepted)
- Business Hours
- Depend on facilities
- Holiday
- Depend on facilities
- Admission
- Depend on facilities
- Directions
- A 5-minute walk from JR Kamegawa Station
- Credit Cards
- Depend on facilities
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)