Day Use
YesSince June 2026 the bath has been running shortened hours, from 13:00 to 21:00, because of rising fuel costs, and the weekly closed day was expanded from the 2nd and 4th Monday to every Monday; both changes are described as temporary, with no end date given. The bath is also closed on New Year's Day.
Adults are ¥420, ages 6 to 11 are ¥150, and ages 1 to 5 are ¥80. Residents 65 and older or disability certificate holders get a discounted ¥250 rate (show the card at the desk). A combined pass covering the bath, pool, and training room is ¥800.
Bathing & Water
Uses natural hot spring water
Open-air outdoor bath
Enclosed indoor bathing area
Dry heat sauna room
Sauna(s) exist but had a string of 2026 malfunctions/repairs (men's and women's both broke in Jan 2026, repair work in late May, a delayed reopening announced 2026-05-28); current operating status at research time not confirmed.
Cold water plunge bath, typically used after sauna
Capabilities
Private bath available for day-use visitors or hotel guests to reserve
Reservable family bathroom (家族浴室) and a disability-access private bathroom, priced separately from the main bath.
Shared bathing area for all genders
Baths are gender-separated (men's/women's); a review notes the men's side was occasionally closed for maintenance, not that bathing is mixed.
Policies & Services
Allows entry with visible tattoos
Unverified
Welcomes children and families
Shower, wash stations, soap and shampoo provided
Two independent reviews (2023 and 2025) agree no shampoo/soap is provided at the bath.
Relaxation space for after bathing
Highlights
Electric Bath
Jet Bath
Steam SaunaAbout
Ei Central Onsen Center is a municipally run bathing complex in Minamikyushu, Kagoshima, built around an indoor bath alongside a swimming pool and a small gym. The main bath is indoor only, with no rotenburo, plus a cold plunge, jet bath, and electric bath, and separate reservable family baths. The water is clear and faintly salty, and reviewers describe it with a light greenish tint. There's also a sauna, though it's had some down time for repairs. Bring your own shampoo and soap, since none is provided. It's an unpretentious, budget-friendly spot that draws mostly local regulars rather than tourists, with a rest lounge and a small game corner to relax in afterward.
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Last updated August 5, 2026