Kogane no Yu Iwato
黄金の湯岩戸
Day Use
YesOpening hours: Day-use bath 16:00–20:00 (admission until 19:30). Open year-round.
Adults (junior high school and older) ¥460, middle children (elementary school) ¥150, small children (infants) ¥80 (Kagoshima Prefecture public bath admission fees, revised December 25, 2023).
Bathing & Water
Open-air outdoor bath
Enclosed indoor bathing area
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
Policies & Services
Welcomes children and families
Restaurant or dining open to visitors (not just hotel meal plans)
Shower, wash stations, soap and shampoo provided
Relaxation space for after bathing
On-site or nearby parking available
Highlights
Electric Bath
Jet BathPrograms
About
Kogane no Yu Iwato in Iwatocho, Makurazaki City, uses a natural mineral spring rich in iron and radium from the Iwato mine. This mineral spring is said to be beneficial for gastrointestinal and skin diseases, including atopy. The bathhouse features various baths such as open-air, cold bath, electric bath, jet bath, and bubble bath. There are two types of bathrooms, Western and Japanese style, which alternate daily between men and women. Family baths, a restaurant, rest area, coin laundry, and 80 parking spaces are available. It offers a panoramic view of the East China Sea.
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Last updated June 25, 2026