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Shibunoyu

渋の湯

Public Bathhouse
Kyushu & Okinawa·Oita

Day Use

Yes
06:30–20:30
¥100

Please use the coin locker for clothes in the changing room.

Bathing & Water

Natural onsen water

Uses natural hot spring water

Indoor BathYes

Enclosed indoor bathing area

Policies & Services

TattooYes

Allows entry with visible tattoos

WashingNo

Shower, wash stations, soap and shampoo provided

TowelsNo

Towels available to rent or borrow

ParkingNo

On-site or nearby parking available

別府市温泉供給事業鉄輪線渋の湯上

Beppu City Hot Spring Supply Works, Kannawa Line — Shibunoyu Upper

Operated by · 別府市

Chloride
Color
colorless and clear
Taste
moderately salty
Odor
almost odorless

Sodium Chloride spring

pH 4.1Weakly acidicHot source · 82°CHigh silica
Composition fingerprint4.5 g/kg dissolved · Hypotonic
Na⁺87
Cl⁻88
CationsAnions
Sodium Na⁺
salt's cation — pairs with chloride to make the water salty.
Chloride Cl⁻
table-salt anion — coats the skin and holds heat in.
Known good for
  • Warmingcold sensitivity
  • Aches & jointsstiff shoulders
  • Smooth skindry, rough skin

A sodium chloride spring fed from Beppu's municipal hot-spring supply network — the Kannawa line — with the certificate naming the city-owned Kannawa wells and others as its origin and taking its sample from the storage tank rather than at a wellhead. The water is weakly acidic and moderately mineralized at 4,487 mg/kg, carrying a distinctly salty tang and the heat-retaining body typical of chloride water. At 81.7 °C the source ranks among Japan's hottest. The standout figure is metasilicic acid at 685 mg/kg — an unusually generous load that leaves the kind of thin silica film that puts this water squarely in Japan's beauty-water family.

Sampled at mixing tank·Analyzed Feb 19, 2019·公益社団法人大分県薬剤師会·Cert no. 大薬検 第7R-31020013号

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A symbolic local spring in Kannawa. This historic onsen is located in the Kannawa area where steam rises. It is said to be one of the four baths opened by Ippen Shonin long ago. Many core fans visit repeatedly, attracted by the quality of the spring, as well as local people. General guests must use the coin locker by inserting 100 yen, which serves as the bathing fee. The hot spring contains a large amount of metasilicic acid, which has high moisturizing effects, making it ideal for those aiming for smooth and beautiful skin. To avoid diluting the strong hot spring components, a cooling device called "Yumetake" is also installed. The bathhouse and bathtub use bluish stone called "Towada stone," giving a warm yet refreshing impression. Enjoy the natural blessings slowly and leisurely in this traditional communal bath.

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Sergey M
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80. Shibunoyu, Beppu ★ An old-school onsen for ¥100 (to pay, you must use the coin locker for clothes; non-members are not allowed to use the clothes shelves). The stated hours are 06:30 to 20:30. They stamp the Beppu Onsen-Do stamp. An OYUCA card was issued for this onsen. No staff, no shower. When there are many people, members have priority for entry. The water is clear, and the temperature is 44. It feels comfortable to breathe inside. Paying with the changing rooms is inconvenient, and there is a certain feeling of possible pressure from locals in terms of manners, but the onsen itself is memorable and pleasant. 29.04.2024 03.04.2025 04.01.2026

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Last updated July 16, 2026