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Matogahama Onsen

北的ヶ浜町温泉きたてきヶはまちょうおんせん

Public Bathhouse
Kyushu & Okinawa·Oita

Day Use

Yes
06:30–22:00

except on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month

¥100

Bathing & Water

Natural onsen water

Uses natural hot spring water

Indoor BathYes

Enclosed indoor bathing area

Policies & Services

TattooYes

Allows entry with visible tattoos

WashingNo

Shower, wash stations, soap and shampoo provided

TowelsNo

Towels available to rent or borrow

ParkingNo

On-site or nearby parking available

的ヶ浜温泉

Matogahama Onsen

Operated by · 的ヶ浜温泉

Bicarbonate
+ Chloride
Color
very faintly yellow and clear
Taste
almost tasteless
Odor
almost odorless

Sodium-Magnesium-Calcium Bicarbonate-Chloride spring

pH 7.8Weakly alkalineHot source · 48°CHigh silica
Composition fingerprint1.8 g/kg dissolved · Hypotonic
Na⁺46
Mg²⁺27
Ca²⁺21
HCO₃⁻70
Cl⁻21
CationsAnions
Sodium Na⁺
salt's cation — pairs with chloride to make the water salty.
Bicarbonate HCO₃⁻
"soda" — softens skin, leaves it smooth.
Known good for
  • Smooth skindry, rough skin
  • Aches & jointsstiff shoulders
  • Warmingcold sensitivity

Matogahama Onsen rises in Kitamatogahama, Beppu, as a bicarbonate spring led by sodium with substantial magnesium and calcium, and a chloride sub-type adds a salty edge — the certificate's legacy name reads as an earth-chloride soda water. It is mildly alkaline and soft on the skin, running very faintly yellow but clear at sampling, with almost no taste or smell and a moderate 1,840 mg/kg of dissolved solids. A generous 233 mg/kg of metasilicic acid puts it squarely in Japan's beauty-water family; the posted panel lists cuts, chronic skin conditions and chronic digestive disorders among its documented bathing indications. That same panel states the water is not suitable for drinking, so this is a bathing-only source.

Sampled at delivery pipe·Analyzed Feb 20, 2020·公益社団法人大分県薬剤師会 検査センター·Cert no. 大薬検第7R-20020007号

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A bath with the atmosphere of the Showa era hidden in a back alley. Located along National Route 10, next to Don Quijote. Among local baths, it has a well-aged appearance. The men's and women's baths face each other diagonally, a rare entrance style. When you open the door, you see neatly lined washbasins and many considerate notices. The Jizo or Yakushi statue beside the entrance is quite unique. Please try praying to it. Watching the onsen pump diagonally in front of the entrance shaking and making noise as it operates, you can truly feel "right now, this hot spring water is flowing here from underground." Some people are so fond of the water quality that they call it a "local treasure." The fresh, refreshing water is, of course, free-flowing. Although local use is gradually declining, visitors from outside the area are increasing. There are voices saying it suits their skin and improves their condition. Among local baths, the bathtub is large and spacious. Since the water is often hot, if there are previous guests, please ask before adding water.

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Sergey M
8 months ago· edited

140. Matogahama Onsen, Beppu An old-school onsen for ¥100, right next to Donki. The stated hours are 06:30~22:00, except on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. They stamp the Beppu onsen stamp rally. No staff, no shower. The water is clear, and the temperature is 46. It is comfortable to breathe inside. 02.05.2024 04.04.2025 03.01.2026

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Last updated July 30, 2026