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Beppu Beach Sand Bath
4.0★ · 907 Google ratings · Beppu, Oita · 別府海浜砂湯 Beppu Kaihin Sunayu
✓ Natural hot-spring water✓ Free-flowing source water✓ Rest area
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesListed as a day-use onsen: a bath for day visitors by definition. No visitor review states otherwise.from the facility's listing category
Hours
08:00–21:00from the facility listing
Price
¥2,500Reviewers from 2026 reported an adult day-use price of about 2500 yen for the sand bath experience.stated by 2 visitors · Mar 2026 – Jun 2026
Reservation
✓ YesVisitors were required or strongly advised to book a time slot in advance, especially during busy periods.stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Aug 2026
Time limit
15-30 minutesSand bath sessions were reported as 15 minutes by most visitors, though one 2026-03 review described a 30-minute session.stated by 2 visitors · Mar 2026 – Aug 2026
Tattoos
Not known · call aheadno policy stated in the 43 recent reviews we read or on the facility's website
Watch out
Reservation
Visitors were required or strongly advised to book a time slot in advance, especially during busy periods.
stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Aug 2026Price
Reviewers from 2026 reported an adult day-use price of about 2500 yen for the sand bath experience.
stated by 2 visitors · Mar 2026 – Jun 2026Time limit
Sand bath sessions were reported as 15 minutes by most visitors, though one 2026-03 review described a 30-minute session.
stated by 2 visitors · Mar 2026 – Aug 2026The bath
What you’ll find
This is a seaside geothermal sand-bath spa in Beppu where visitors lie buried in heated sand for about 15 minutes before rinsing off and soaking in an indoor hot spring bath; reservations are recommended and cost about 2500 yen.
Outdoor bath
✓ YesThe sand bath itself is located outdoors by the beach.stated by 1 visitor · Jun 2026
View
OceanThe sand bath and bathing area face the sea with an open ocean view.stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Aug 2026
Rest area
✓ YesA waiting room or lounge with sofas is available for guests before their session.stated by 2 visitors · Apr 2026 – Aug 2026
Practical
What to bring
Towels
✓ IncludedMost reviewers said towels were provided in the changing room, though one visitor said they bought their own towel elsewhere before visiting.stated by 3 visitors · Apr 2026 – May 2026
Soap & shampoo
✓ ProvidedShampoo, conditioner and body soap were provided in the bathing area across multiple visits.stated by 3 visitors · Apr 2026 – Aug 2026
Hair dryer
✓ YesHair dryers were available in the changing rooms along with other amenities.stated by 2 visitors · May 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Tuesday around 8:00; busiest Saturday around 14:00. Measured by Google over past visits, not a forecast.
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Quiet Busy
| 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 |
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Shoningahamacho, Beppu, Oita 874-0023, Japan
🚃 Beppu Daigaku station, 0.2 km
📞 +81977-75-6360
📋 Show at the counter: 別府海浜砂湯 Beppu Kaihin Sunayu
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