149. Yuyama no Sato Onsen, Beppu A unique onsen. Essentially a set of mixed-gender baths in the forest, reached by walking through a bamboo grove (the walk takes about 3-4 minutes at a very fast pace, or a leisurely 10 minutes while enjoying the scenery). Entry 600 yen, 100 for a disposable bathing garment, 150 for a bottle of tea. After passing through the grove, you arrive at a spot with several scattered changing rooms and various baths and tubs. The baths vary - small, temperatures mostly between warm and hot, water colors vary. Map and photos of the baths attached. The highlight is the cold plunge pools - one is a tub and the other is a waterfall. There's also an utaseyu (falling water bath). A must-visit. Also great for those looking for a mixed-gender onsen with bathing garments.
Yuyama no Sato Onsen
湯山の里温泉ゆやまのさとおんせん
Day Use
Yes9:00 until sunset
Adults ¥900, Children ¥500 *Swimsuit required
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
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
A bathing garment (yuami-gi, 湯浴み着) or swimsuit is required.
Policies & Services
Allows entry with visible tattoos
Welcomes children and families
Shower, wash stations, soap and shampoo provided
Towels available to rent or borrow
On-site or nearby parking available
15 spaces
Views
Forest
RiverHighlights
Foot Bath
UtaseyuPrograms
About
A hot spring full of a secret atmosphere located beyond a bamboo grove in the Myoban Onsen area. It is like a secret base. There are three family baths in total. One is located about 300 meters after walking through the bamboo grove. A small hut standing covered by bamboo is the family bath. The expression "hidden hot spring" and "remote area" fits perfectly. The bathtub is made of stone and was completed in Meiji 4 (1871). It has been renovated while retaining the appearance of that time. On the vast site of about 400 tsubo, there are seven types of baths including a large public bath, foot bath, mud bath, and steam bath. Except for the family baths, bathing is done wearing swimsuits. In spring, you can also dig bamboo shoots yourself and steam them in the hell steam or eat them. It is a hot spring facility that excites the adventurous spirit of both children and adults. Since it is in a wild bamboo grove, business ends when the sun sets. Please go bathing with plenty of time.
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