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Beppu Beach Sand Bath
4.0★ · 907 Google ratings · Beppu, Oita · 別府海浜砂湯 Beppu Kaihin Sunayu
✓ Day visitors✓ Outdoor bath
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesStated on the facility's website
Hours
08:00–21:00From the facility's listing
Closed
IrregularStated on the facility's website
Last entry
21:00Stated on the facility's website
Tattoos
? Call aheadNo policy stated in the 43 recent reviews we read or on the facility's website
Price
¥2,500 adultReported by two visitors
Child price
¥1,800Stated on the facility's website
Reservation
RequiredConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Time limit
15 minutes sand bathConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Day visitors: Numerous visitors describe arriving for day-use sand bath experiences with advance or same-day reservations between 2026-03 and 2026-09. · stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09 · 2 visitors, May 2026 – Aug 2026
- Closed: stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09
- Last entry: stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09
- Price: Multiple reviews from 2026-05 to 2026-06 cite 2500 yen as the admission price for the sand bath experience. · 2 visitors, Mar 2026 – Jun 2026
- Child price: stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09
- Reservation: Visitors consistently note that advance reservations are recommended or required, with entry divided into time slots; reservations made online or at the facility. · 3 visitors, May 2026 – Jul 2026
- Time limit: Multiple reviews state the sand bath experience is limited to 15 minutes, with entries every 30 minutes. · 3 visitors, Apr 2026 – Aug 2026
Atmosphere
The bath
What you’ll find
Beppu beachside sand bath where visitors are buried in heated sand for 15 minutes, followed by a hot spring bath overlooking the ocean.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
1.0Reported by two visitors
Outdoor bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
View
OceanReported by two visitors
Spring water
Spring type
hot springConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Bath temperature
40°CReviews describe sand temperature as hot or warm depending on preference; one notes the main bath was lukewarm; another bath mentioned was called 'kabosu-yu' (citrus-themed bath).Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Heated
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Indoor baths: A communal indoor bath follows the sand bath experience; reviews mention renovations in 2025-07 improved the bath facilities. · 2 visitors, May 2026 – Jun 2026
- Outdoor bath: The sand bath is located outdoors on the beach with ocean views; one review notes ocean is not visible from the main bath due to a fence. · 3 visitors, Mar 2026 – Jun 2026
- View: Multiple reviews describe ocean views during and after the sand bath; one review (2026-03) reports a large fence blocking the bath view of the ocean. · 2 visitors, May 2026 – Aug 2026
- Spring type: After the sand bath, visitors enter a communal hot spring bath; one review specifically mentions 'kabosu-yu' (citrus bath). · 3 visitors, May 2026 – Aug 2026
- Bath temperature: Reviews describe sand temperature as hot or warm depending on preference; one notes the main bath was lukewarm; another bath mentioned was called 'kabosu-yu' (citrus-themed bath). · 3 visitors, May 2026 – Aug 2026
- Heated: The sand bath is heated and produces significant sweating; visitors describe geothermal warmth and being buried in hot sand. · 3 visitors, Apr 2026 – Aug 2026
Practical
What you need
Towels
Rental availableStated on the facility's website
Soap & shampoo
✓ ProvidedStated on the facility's website
Lockers
✓ Coin returnedReported by two visitors
Hair dryer
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Facilities
Rest area
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Luggage storage
✓ YesReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Towels: Towels are provided; one review notes they brought towels from Nitori, suggesting they are typically included. · stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09 · 3 visitors, Mar 2026 – Aug 2026 · visitors report Included (3 visitors)
- Soap & shampoo: Multiple reviews confirm shampoo, conditioner, body soap and lotion are provided at the bathing facility. · stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09 · 2 visitors, May 2026 – Aug 2026
- Lockers: Locker keys are deposited at the front desk; a numbered plate system is used for accessing changing room lockers. · 2 visitors, May 2026 – Aug 2026
- Hair dryer: Hair dryers are available in the changing rooms according to multiple reviews from 2026-04 and 2026-05. · 2 visitors, May 2026
- Rest area: A waiting room with seating is available for early arrivals before scheduled entry times. · 2 visitors, Apr 2026 – Aug 2026
- Luggage storage: Lockers for luggage storage are available; visitors note the convenience of not needing to carry belongings. · 2 visitors, May 2026 – Aug 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Tuesday around 8:00. Busiest Saturday around 14:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00–21:00 |
Closed Irregular.
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Beppu Daigaku · JR KyushuAbout 3 min on foot, 0.2 km in a straight line · step-free station
Address
Shoningahamacho, Beppu, Oita 874-0023, JapanFrom the facility's listing
Show a driver
別府海浜砂湯 Beppu Kaihin SunayuThe name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+81977-75-6360Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
www.shoninpark.jpOfficial, in Japanese
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Questions
Common questions
Can I visit Beppu Beach Sand Bath without staying overnight?
Numerous visitors describe arriving for day-use sand bath experiences with advance or same-day reservations between 2026-03 and 2026-09.
How much does Beppu Beach Sand Bath cost?
Multiple reviews from 2026-05 to 2026-06 cite 2500 yen as the admission price for the sand bath experience.
