前田温泉
(まえだおんせん)
Uses natural hot spring water
372. Maeda Hot Spring, Tsurumaru, Kagoshima Old-timer onsen for 200 yen. Operating hours listed as 07:00 to 20:00. They stamp the 88 Onsen of Kyushu book. I had trouble finding the owner to pay and get my stamp (the couple apparently lives in the house next to the onsen). There was also a gang of very curious but skittish young cats running around the property. Inside: a bath with clear water, temperature around 46. There's also a small reservoir with water at 49.7 by my measurement. Breathing inside is excellent — it was cold and fresh like being outdoors.