Shinoyu Onsen
四の湯温泉
(しのゆおんせん)
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Features
Bathing & Water
Open-air outdoor bath
Enclosed indoor bathing area
Dry heat sauna room
Cold water plunge bath, typically used after sauna
Uses natural hot spring water
Free-flowing water, not recirculated
Capabilities
Private bath available for day-use visitors or hotel guests to reserve
Private onsen bath in guest rooms — for overnight guests only
Shared bathing area for all genders
Policies & Services
Allows entry with visible tattoos
Welcomes children and families
Restaurant or dining open to visitors (not just hotel meal plans)
Shower, wash stations, soap and shampoo provided
Towels available to rent or borrow
Relaxation space for after bathing
On-site or nearby parking available
Detached, but available
Location
Reviews
96. Shinoyu Onsen, Beppu An iconic grandpa onsen. Entry costs 200. They stamp both the Beppu onsen passport and the 88 Onsens of Kyushu booklet. Though the Kyushu stamp gets pressed down brutally hard and all the text smears — not sure how they'll accept it for certification, probably on good faith. The onsen itself is very well balanced between old-school rawness and some degree of civility. High ceilings, the bath feels very cozy and comfortable. Especially when sunbeams penetrate through the upper windows and reflect in the water. Easy to breathe. One oval bath divided into two zones. One is hot by temperature, the other is just a little milder. If you sit by the source inside the bath, there's a very gentle micro-jet effect. Clear water, slightly cloudy. Faint sulfur smell. The water has a slightly "enveloping" effect. Recommended for old-school fans and those who want a taste of old-school without the extreme harshness.