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Beppu Kaihin Suna-yu Sand Spa
3.8★ · 36 Google ratings · Beppu, Oita · Sand SPA（別府海浜砂湯）
✓ Day visitors✓ Outdoor bath
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesStated on the facility's website
Hours
Not publishedCheck the official site
Last entry
21:00Stated on the facility's website
Tattoos
? Call aheadNo policy stated in the 36 recent reviews we read or on the facility's website
Price
¥2,500 adultConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Child price
¥1,800Stated on the facility's website
Time limit
sand bath 15 minutes, hot spring unlimitedReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Day visitors: Multiple reviews describe day-use visits with sand-spa experience and access to indoor hot spring; no residence requirement mentioned. · stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09 · 3 visitors, Aug 2025 – Aug 2026
- Last entry: stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09
- Price: Standard adult day-use price is 2500 yen for 15-minute sand bath plus unlimited indoor hot spring access, consistently stated across reviews from Aug 2025 to Sep 2026. · 3 visitors, Aug 2025 – Aug 2026
- Child price: stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09
- Time limit: Sand bath limited to 15 minutes per visit with staff controlling entry of groups (approx. 12 people max per cycle); indoor hot spring has no time limit. · 2 visitors, Dec 2025 – Aug 2026
Atmosphere
The bath
What you’ll find
Beachfront sand-spa facility in Beppu where visitors are buried in hot black sand for 15 minutes, then enjoy unlimited time in an indoor hot spring; new, clean, English-speaking staff, but sand temperature inconsistency reported.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
1.0Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Outdoor bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
View
OceanConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Spring water
Bath temperature
38°CIndoor hot spring stated at 38°C; multiple reviews report sand bath temperature as inconsistent, cooling significantly within 15 minutes, particularly in winter.Reported by two visitors
How we know this
- Indoor baths: Indoor hot-spring bath available with unlimited time after sand bath; accessed after showering to rinse sand. · 3 visitors, Dec 2025 – Apr 2026
- Outdoor bath: The sand bath is outdoors on a beach with views of the ocean and sound of waves; located beachfront near Beppu harbor. · 3 visitors, Nov 2025 – Jan 2026
- View: Sand bath offers ocean views; visitors can see cruise ships and harbor; wave sounds confirm beachfront location. · 3 visitors, Aug 2025 – Apr 2026
- Bath temperature: Indoor hot spring stated at 38°C; multiple reviews report sand bath temperature as inconsistent, cooling significantly within 15 minutes, particularly in winter. · 2 visitors, Oct 2025 – Jan 2026
Practical
What you need
Towels
Rental availableBath towels and yukata included in admission; one review notes small towels for body washing must be brought by visitor.Stated on the facility's website
Soap & shampoo
✓ ProvidedShampoo and other toiletries provided at the bathing area; one review notes small towels for body washing are not provided.Stated on the facility's website
English signage
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Facilities
Rest area
✓ YesReported by one visitor
Restaurant
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Towels: Bath towels and yukata included in admission; one review notes small towels for body washing must be brought by visitor. · stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09 · 3 visitors, Jan 2026 – Aug 2026 · visitors report Included (3 visitors)
- Soap & shampoo: Shampoo and other toiletries provided at the bathing area; one review notes small towels for body washing are not provided. · stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09 · 3 visitors, Sep 2025 – Apr 2026
- English signage: English-speaking staff available; multilingual support confirmed; foreign visitors describe ease of communication. · 2 visitors, Jan 2026 – Feb 2026
- Rest area: Rest area exists in lobby, though one reviewer found it insufficient during peak times due to crowding from incoming guests. · 1 visitor, Aug 2026
- Restaurant: Cafe and bar facilities on-site; restaurant or food service available; one review mentions adjacent shop for breakfast. · 3 visitors, Nov 2025 – Jan 2026
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
795-1 Shoningahamacho, Beppu, Oita 874-0023From the facility's listing
Show a driver
Sand SPA（別府海浜砂湯）The 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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Can I visit Beppu Kaihin Suna-yu Sand Spa without staying overnight?
Multiple reviews describe day-use visits with sand-spa experience and access to indoor hot spring; no residence requirement mentioned.
How much does Beppu Kaihin Suna-yu Sand Spa cost?
Standard adult day-use price is 2500 yen for 15-minute sand bath plus unlimited indoor hot spring access, consistently stated across reviews from Aug 2025 to Sep 2026.
