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Mukaibaru Onsen

向原温泉

(むかいばるおんせん)

Municipal BathOperational
Oita · Kyushu & Okinawa

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Day UseYes

Features

Bathing & Water

Outdoor BathNo

Open-air outdoor bath

Indoor Bath

Enclosed indoor bathing area

SaunaNo

Dry heat sauna room

Cold BathNo

Cold water plunge bath, typically used after sauna

Onsen

Uses natural hot spring water

Kakenagashi

Free-flowing water, not recirculated

Capabilities

Private BathNo

Private bath available for day-use visitors or hotel guests to reserve

Room OnsenNo

Private onsen bath in guest rooms — for overnight guests only

Mixed BathingNo

Shared bathing area for all genders

Policies & Services

TattooYes

Allows entry with visible tattoos

KidsYes

Welcomes children and families

DiningNo

Restaurant or dining open to visitors (not just hotel meal plans)

WashingNo

Shower, wash stations, soap and shampoo provided

TowelsNo

Towels available to rent or borrow

Rest AreaNo

Relaxation space for after bathing

ParkingNo

On-site or nearby parking available

Location

Reviews

SM
Sergey M
2 years ago

119. Mukaibaru Hot Spring, Beppu Old-school onsen. 150 yen to the old man at the counter. Stamp available. No body wash/shampoo or shower. The bath has clear, slightly cloudy water, hot+ (and it was obviously diluted). Very faint sulfurous smell. Breathing is comfortable.