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Asada Onsen Himawari-no-Yu
4.1★ · 60 Google ratings · Kusu, Oita · アサダ温泉ひまわりの湯
✓ Day visitors✓ Kakenagashi
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Hours
12:00–22:30From the facility's listing
Tattoos
? Call aheadNo policy stated in the 36 recent reviews we read
Price
¥500 adultConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Day visitors: The bath is a self-service day-use facility where visitors buy an entry ticket from a machine and bathe unattended. · 3 visitors, Apr 2024 – Feb 2026
- Price: Admission rose from 300 yen to 500 yen after a 2023-2024 renovation, and 500 yen was still charged as of 2026. · 6 visitors, Jan 2024 – May 2026
The bath
What you’ll find
A small unmanned public bathhouse (kyodo yuba) in Kusu offering a single indoor tub and one washing spot, popular for its alkaline simple hot-spring water and premium amenities, but admission has risen to 500 yen and reviews disagree on whether payment is cash-only.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
1.0The facility has a single small indoor tub and one washing station, which can cause queuing when busy.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Outdoor bath
✕ NoReported by one visitor
Sauna
✕ NoReported by one visitor
Spring water
Spring type
alkaline simple hot springReported by two visitors
Source temperature
45.2°CReported by two visitors
pH
pH 8.1Reported by two visitors
Free-flowing (kakenagashi)
✓ FullFresh spring water flows continuously through the bath
How we know this
- Indoor baths: The facility has a single small indoor tub and one washing station, which can cause queuing when busy. · 3 visitors, Jun 2019 – Sep 2025
- Outdoor bath: The bath is described as indoor only with a single tub. · 1 visitor, Jun 2019
- Sauna: A visitor noted the facility has no sauna. · 1 visitor, Jun 2023
- Spring type: The posted analysis describes the water as a weakly alkaline simple hot spring. · 2 visitors, Sep 2025 – May 2026
- Source temperature: The source spring temperature is reported around 45 to 45.2 degrees Celsius, adjustable via a valve. · 2 visitors, Jun 2025 – Sep 2025
- pH: Water analysis lists a pH of 8.1, consistent across two reviews. · 2 visitors, Sep 2025 – May 2026
- Free-flowing (kakenagashi): Reviewers describe the spring water as kakenagashi (continuously fed from the source). · 2 visitors, Apr 2023 – Dec 2024
Practical
What you need
Towels
Bring your ownVisitors are advised to bring their own towel as none is provided.Reported by two visitors
Soap & shampoo
✓ ProvidedReported by two visitors
Lockers
✓ FreeA small free valuables box is at the entrance, though reviewers disagree on whether real lockers exist and some found them unlockable.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Payment
✕ Cash onlyMost reviewers describe paying with coins at the unmanned ticket machine, though one 2025 review notes the machine also accepts cashless payment.Reported by two visitors
Hair dryer
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Towels: Visitors are advised to bring their own towel as none is provided. · 2 visitors, Apr 2021 – Dec 2024
- Soap & shampoo: Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are consistently provided at the washing area across many years of reviews. · 2 visitors, Jan 2025 – May 2026
- Lockers: A small free valuables box is at the entrance, though reviewers disagree on whether real lockers exist and some found them unlockable. · 3 visitors, Apr 2021 – Feb 2026
- Payment: Most reviewers describe paying with coins at the unmanned ticket machine, though one 2025 review notes the machine also accepts cashless payment. · 2 visitors, Feb 2023 – Sep 2025
- Hair dryer: A high-end Panasonic Nanocare hair dryer is available free of charge across many years of visits. · 3 visitors, Sep 2025 – May 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Friday around 13:00. Busiest Saturday around 20:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 12:00–22:30 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 11:00–22:30 |
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Bungo-Mori · JR KyushuAbout 11 min on foot, 0.9 km in a straight line
Address
440-2 Tsukawaki, Kusu, Kusu District, Oita 879-4413From the facility's listing
Show a driver
アサダ温泉ひまわりの湯The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+81973-77-2014Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
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Questions
Common questions
Can I visit Asada Onsen Himawari-no-Yu without staying overnight?
The bath is a self-service day-use facility where visitors buy an entry ticket from a machine and bathe unattended.
How much does Asada Onsen Himawari-no-Yu cost?
Admission rose from 300 yen to 500 yen after a 2023-2024 renovation, and 500 yen was still charged as of 2026.
Is the water free-flowing spring water?
Reviewers describe the spring water as kakenagashi (continuously fed from the source).
