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Hyotan Onsen
Soak, sip, and feel the benefits of the steam-your relaxing hot spring time in the mist.
Since opening in 1922, this day-use hot spring facility has continued to protect its 100% free-flowing (kakenagashi) hot spring water straight from the source.
The spring source temperature is Approx. 100°C. By running this very hot water through a bamboo tower and using only natural forces to cool it to 45–50°C, they deliver fresh, just-drawn hot spring water with absolutely no impurities, exactly as it is. The water type is a mildly acidic sodium chloride spring. It’s said to be effective for nerve pain and muscle pain, and even during recovery after illness!
To enjoy every last bit of the spring’s minerals, it’s recommended not only to soak, but also to try “onsen drinking” (drinking the hot spring water) and taste “jigoku-mushi” dishes, where ingredients are steam-cooked using hot spring steam.
Also popular are the “steam sauna,” where you inhale minerals in the steam through your nose and mouth to circulate through your body, and the “sand bath,” where sand is steamed by vapor rising from the high-temperature spring source.
Soak, sip, and feel the benefits of the steam—experience this famous healing hot spring in a variety of ways.
Highlights
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A day-use hot spring facility in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, dedicated to protecting 100% free-flowing (kakenagashi) hot spring water.
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The spring water is cooled using only natural forces, delivering fresh, just-drawn hot spring water with no impurities.
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In addition to soaking, recommended options include “onsen drinking” and unique bathing experiences like the “steam sauna.”
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Loved for almost Approx. 100 years
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High-temperature spring water is run through a bamboo tower to cool it to a comfortable temperature
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“Steam sauna” that makes use of steam rising from the spring source
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“Sand bath” where you can adjust the temperature by how deep you dig
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“Jigoku-mushi,” which draws out flavor by steaming ingredients with hot spring minerals
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An open-air bath with an atmosphere like a Japanese garden
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available on-site?
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We’re sorry, but free Wi-Fi is not available at the facility.
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Can I re-enter?
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Re-entry for bathing is not allowed, but you may return for dining only. Re-entry for purposes other than bathing is permitted, so please rest assured.
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Is there a smoking area?
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There is a designated smoking area in the parking lot. Please feel free to use it.
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Do you offer towel rentals?
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Face towels are available for purchase for 250 yen, and bath towels are available to rent for 200 yen.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- ひょうたん温泉
- Postal Code
- 874-0042
- Address
- 159-2 Kannawa, Beppu, Oita 874-0042
- Phone
- 0977-66-0527
- Closed on
- Open daily (may close temporarily for facility maintenance in April, July, and December)
- Hours
- 9:00am–1:00am (main bath until 12:00am; sand bath: Reception closes at 10:30pm, available until 11:00pm)
- Admission
- Main bath: Adults (13+) 1,080 yen, Children (ages 7–12) 400 yen, Preschoolers (ages 4–6) 280 yen, ages 3 and under free
- Access
- Oita Kotsu, Kamenoi Bus: 3-minute walk from the “Jigokubaru, Hyotan Onsen” bus stop
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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