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133 baths — 113 admit day visitors, 34 have an outdoor bath, 47 run free-flowing spring water. Every fact below carries how many visitors said it.

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Hyotan Onsen
Beppu · 4.2★
Day visitorsYes
TattoosAllowed
Price¥1,160
Takegawara Onsen
Beppu · 4.1★
Day visitorsYes
TattoosAllowed
Price¥300
Sakura-yu
Beppu · 4.3★
Day visitorsYes
TattoosNot known
Price¥500
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Every bath in Beppu

Hyotan Onsen
¥1,160 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Historic Beppu day-use hot spring with 10+ bath types including sand bath, steam bath, and outdoor pools; tattoos allowed.
Takegawara Onsen
¥300 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Historic Beppu public bath featuring a famous sand bath and hot spring; a cultural landmark popular with locals and tourists alike.
Sakura-yu
¥500 · Day visitors: Yes
Family bath facility near Beppu IC with public bath option; reservations essential for private baths on weekends, cash payment only.
Suginoi Palace
Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Large resort hotel in Beppu with multiple baths including terraced outdoor baths with city views, plus pool and entertainment facilities; day-use bathing available.
Beppu Beach Sand Bath
¥2,500 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Beppu beachside sand bath where visitors are buried in heated sand for 15 minutes, followed by a hot spring bath overlooking the ocean.
Kannawa Steam Bath
¥700 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Traditional steam bath using heated spring water vapor and medicinal herbs on the floor; visitors lie for 8–10 minutes and sweat profusely, then bathe in a hot spring pool.
Kaimonji Onsen
¥250 · Day visitors: Yes
Affordable municipal hot spring in central Beppu with two baths: one very hot (45°C) and one warm (40-42°C), popular with locals and day-use visitors.
Horita Hot Spring
¥300 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Municipal hot spring in Beppu with indoor and outdoor baths, sulfur spring water, 300 yen day-use, closed first Wednesday monthly.
Yumetamatebako
¥580 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Beppu day-use onsen with sauna, steam box and outdoor bath; water pressure issues and facility maintenance concerns reported.
Furosen
¥250 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Historic Beppu municipal public bath with two temperature pools (hot and warm), recently renovated, popular with local residents and day-use visitors.
Oniishi no yu
¥620 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
A day-use onsen near Beppu's tourist attractions with indoor and two outdoor baths, clean facilities, and affordable pricing around ¥620.
Shibaseki Onsen
¥300 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Municipal onsen in Beppu with three indoor temperature zones, outdoor bath, and natural steam bath (mushi-yu); 300 yen day-use, no toiletries provided.
Yamanami-no-yu
Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Yamanami-no-yu is a Beppu day-use bath and sauna complex with three distinct saunas, multiple indoor baths, cold plunges, and outdoor tub, popular with sauna enthusiasts.
Ebisuya Onsen
¥1,300 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Ebisuya Onsen is a day-use sulfur bath in Beppu with milky-white water, multiple outdoor pools, a steam box, and a cold bath, popular despite higher pricing.
Beppu Ohirayama Onsen OKATANOYU
¥1,800 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Family-friendly rental bath complex near Beppu with multiple private baths including open-air options; coin-operated, no reservations, bring shampoo.
Beppu Fuga
Day visitors: Limited hours
Beppu Fuga is a dog-friendly hotel near Beppu with one communal indoor onsen bath plus paid, reservable private outdoor baths (some dog-friendly), and source-fed kakenagashi hot-spring water; bring your own bath towel.
Mugen no Sato onsen
¥2,500 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
A rustic sulfur hot spring near Beppu with multiple private rental baths featuring waterfalls and open-air soaking; operates irregularly and has no showers at bathing areas.
Ekimae Koutou onsen
¥250 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Historic Beppu bathhouse with two temperature pools (hot and warm) near the station, operated as a day-use facility and simple lodging.
Myoban Onsen Yunosato Open-air
¥800 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Myoban Onsen Yunosato Open-air is a milky-white sulfur spring with an expansive outdoor bath offering views; day-use admission costs 800 yen but lacks shower facilities.
Koudei onsen
¥900 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Small mud-bath hot spring in Beppu, open mornings only, with staff instruction on proper bathing technique for first-time visitors.
Kannawa Hot Spring
Day visitors: Yes
Kannawa hot spring in Beppu featuring a rare steam bath (mushi-yu) where visitors lie on herbed floors heated by natural geothermal steam, plus a small traditional communal bath.
Chinetsu Kanko Labo Enma
Day visitors: Limited hours · Outdoor bath: Yes
A geothermal-themed restaurant in Beppu where diners cook food in hot spring steam while soaking feet in a foot bath; foot bath temperature varies and can be very hot.
Hebinoyu
Free · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Hebinoyu is a free, wild hot spring in a mountain valley near Beppu with four tiered concrete baths fed by natural flow; access requires high-clearance vehicles on rough unpaved roads.
Tsurunoyu
Free · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Free open-air sulfur hot spring in a remote mountain valley near Beppu, open 24 hours, with natural setting and occasional water shortage in winter-spring.
Hidamari Onsen Hana-No-Yu
¥1,500 · Day visitors: No · Outdoor bath: No
Private family bath in a greenhouse with sulfur spring; day-use rental by the hour, no communal bathing.
Beppu Hosenso
¥500 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Small Beppu onsen inn with day-use admission at 500 yen; features indoor communal bath, sauna, and reserved private outdoor baths. Water quality praised; basic amenities.
Hamada Onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Municipal shared bath in Beppu's Kamegawa hot spring district, open since 2002, with simple traditional design, very hot sodium-chloride-sulfate water at 200 yen.
Kakuju Springs
¥100 · Day visitors: Limited hours
Kakuju Springs is a small, sulfur-rich community bathhouse in Beppu's Myoban district, open when water flow permits, with a 100-yen donation system.
Miyuki No Yu
¥2,100 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Private family bath facility in Beppu with natural hot spring water; closed permanently as of May 2025.
Hamawaki Onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes
Historic municipal onsen in Beppu with two baths (hot and warm), simple facilities, and low admission. Day-use only; deep night operation until 1 a.m.
Yamada Bessou
¥500 · Day visitors: Limited hours · Outdoor bath: Yes
Historic 1930s villa in central Beppu offering day-use and private rental hot-spring baths with separate indoor and outdoor pools.
Mikaeri Onsen
¥400 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
A historic local hot spring in Beppu with indoor and outdoor baths, steam sauna, and a communal hell-steaming facility; day-use currently suspended, operating only for family bath reservations.
Netsunoyu
Free · Day visitors: Yes
Free municipal hot spring in Beppu's Tetsuwara district with highly concentrated sodium-chloride water; very hot, minimal facilities, local favorite.
Hozanso
¥400 · Day visitors: Limited hours · Outdoor bath: Yes
Hozanso is a Beppu ryokan with a rare alkaline sulfur spring prized for silky skin, offering a shared indoor bath plus rentable private outdoor baths; tattoos are barred from the shared bath but allowed in the private baths, and day-use bathing has limited afternoon hours.
Yuyama no Sato Onsen
¥900 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Mixed-gender bamboo-forest onsen in Beppu with seven hand-built outdoor baths, mud and steam baths, requiring swimwear; noted for natural spring-fed pools and a cold waterfall.
Ichinoide Kaikan
¥700 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Hilltop cobalt-blue outdoor hot spring in Beppu with views of the bay; day-use only, steep narrow access road, no showers or amenities.
Teruyu Onsen
¥300 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Historic shared public onsen in Beppu with Edo-era stone bath basin; no soap, showers, or washing area—use bath water to rinse; very hot spring water.
Shibunoyu
¥100 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Historic small public bath in Beppu's Tetsuwara district with source water at 40-42°C and a membership-based system where day visitors pay 100 yen via coin locker.
Kiyousen
¥250 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Municipal bath in Beppu with two hot and lukewarm pools; very clean modern facility, cheap entry, but very hot water and minimal facilities require local knowledge.
Shiraitonotaki Onsen
¥1,000 · Day visitors: Yes
A small private family bath facility in Beppu with three rental rooms, natural sulfur spring water at high temperature, and views of Shiratoi Falls and Beppu Bay.
Myoban Yu-no-Sato Private Bath
¥2,000 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Private rental sulfur hot spring bath in traditional thatched-roof cottage near Beppu; strong acidic spring, cloudy white water, 1-hour bookings only.
Gotouen
¥1,000 · Outdoor bath: Yes
Private rental outdoor hot spring with sulfur water near Beppu, Japan; known for excellent value and rustic atmosphere but prepare for difficult staff.
Beppu Station Public Hand Bath
Free · Day visitors: Yes
Free 24-hour hand-bath at Beppu Station featuring natural hot spring water flowing continuously; perfect for quick warmth before exploring the city.
Shibai no Yu
¥300 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Municipal Beppu bath with theatrical playhouse theme, 300 yen day-use, piping-hot main bath and tepid massage bath; locals crowd peak hours.
Keirin onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Keirin Onsen is a simple public bath inside Beppu's velodrome with free parking and cheap admission, but expect very hot water and no shower amenities.
Higashimachi onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Historic underground public bath near Higashibibu Station offering simple hot spring bathing for ¥200, popular with local residents.
Tanoyu onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Historic public bath in central Beppu with 42–44°C natural hot spring, no amenities or showers; locals scoop bathwater to wash; 200 yen cash or PayPay.
Matsubara Onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
A historic public bathhouse in Beppu with two baths at different temperatures, no-frills local atmosphere, and very affordable day-use admission.
Nageshi onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes
Historic municipal public bath in Beppu with one small deep soaking tub and very hot source water (45–47°C). Costs ¥200, closed 14:00–15:00 daily for cleaning, and has no parking.
Yamanoyu
¥500 · Day visitors: No · Outdoor bath: No
Small hilltop onsen near Beppu with excellent city views, day-use public bath at 500 yen or 1,500 yen family bath; temporarily closed due to low water supply as of early 2026.
Koshitsu Onsen Ofuyu
Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Private-bath-only onsen near Beppu with slides, saunas, and outdoor pools; free towels and shampoo bar included.
Shinoyu Onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes
Shinoyu Onsen is a historic public bath in Beppu run by a local union, with two warm pools (one hotter, one lukewarm at ~40°C) and unattended coin-entry admission for ¥200.
Yayoi no yu
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Unattended 24-hour public bath in Beppu charging 200 yen; two temperature pools fed by hot-spring flow, but showers often non-functional and no soap provided.
Sujiyu onsen
¥100 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Historic unisex public bath in Beppu's Tetsuwara district serving 100% source water with no soap or shampoo allowed; authentically primitive with high temperature water.
Kamiya onsen
¥300 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
A small, historic public bath in Beppu with a drinkable bicarbonate spring, known for hot water and local atmosphere; day-use only from 1 PM, 300 yen.
Kasuga onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Historic unattended public bath in Beppu with a single hot spring-fed tub and changing area combined; arrive with 200 yen cash, soap, and towel.
Jigokubaru Onsen
¥100 · Day visitors: Limited hours
Small community hot spring in Beppu's Kannawa district, 100 yen day-use entry via donation box, open 10:00–17:00 for non-members, locals' rules strictly observed.
Yuya Ebisu
¥2,500 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Family-friendly rental sulfur hot spring in Beppu with opaque white water and no prior reservations; popular for private bathing but check current prices before arrival.
Matogahama Hot Spring
¥100 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Unattended 100-yen communal hot spring in Beppu with very hot kakenagashi water and mineral deposits; bring your own towel and soap.
Taninoyu
¥150 · Day visitors: Yes
Historic public bathhouse in Beppu's Tetsuwara district featuring a statue of Fudō Myō-ō and iron-rich thermal spring; day-use entry 150 yen.
Hinode onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes
Small public bath in Beppu with very hot spring water, no amenities, 200 yen admission; bring your own soap and shampoo.
Yutopia Hamawaki
¥700 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Yutopia Hamawaki is a hot spring facility with multiple bath types including saunas, jets, and walking baths, allowing day-use admission for 700 yen with free 3-hour parking.
Saiwai Onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes
A 200-yen public bathhouse in Beppu with very hot simple spring water; day-use only, with free parking and no soap or shampoo provided.
Midorisou
¥500 · Day visitors: No · Outdoor bath: Yes
Midorisou was a small sulfur hot spring in Beppu with private family baths, but was demolished in November 2024.
Kunichiten Onsen
¥150 · Day visitors: Yes
Traditional Beppu community bathhouse with highly praised bicarbonate spring water, heated to quite hot, cash-only admission for 130–150 yen.
Umezono Onsen
¥300 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Small, recently rebuilt community bath in Beppu with unusually warm (not hot) water ideal for long soaks; day-use admission 300 yen, bring your own towel and soap.
Yumehinokinoyu Daibutsu Hot Spring
¥800 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Small private rental hot spring in Beppu with two simple baths; source water unblended using hinoki wood cooling, 45-minute sessions by advance reservation only.
Kinei onsen
¥100 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Historic local public bath in Beppu with single bath, 100-yen admission, free day-use, source-fed hot spring requiring water adjustment for comfort.
Kotobuki onsen
¥300 · Day visitors: Yes
A historic Taisho-era public bath in Beppu with naturally heated spring water; unattended, cheap, very hot—adjust temperature with tap water.
Tenman Onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
A small, bright local public bath in Beppu with alkaline spring water, 200 yen entry, very hot source water, no showers or amenities.
Shouninyu
¥100 · Day visitors: Limited hours
Tiny traditional communal bath in Beppu's Kannawa district with 100-yen admission and strict local etiquette rules; day-use limited to non-members 10:00–17:00.
Kamiharu Hot Spring
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes
A tiny, scorching local hot spring in Beppu with excellent water, 100 yen day-use, parking for 2–3 cars, and a family bath available.
Noguchi Onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Historic shared bath in Beppu's residential area fed from Suginoi Hotel's spring; recently raised to 200 yen, cash-only, with a midday closure.
Minami Matogahama onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes
Small community bathhouse in Beppu with 200-yen day-use entry, unattended, very hot source water, bring your own soap and towels.
Kamegawa Sujiyu onsen
Free · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Tiny, spartan shared bathhouse in Beppu with simple hot spring, no washing area, open-air entry curtain, donation-only payment.
Asami onsen
¥100 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
A community-run public bathhouse in Beppu with a single large hot bath where you scoop water from the tub; very cheap, no amenities, gender-separated, beloved by locals.
Suehiro Onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes
Historic public bathhouse in Beppu with striking mural paintings of local mountains and simple hot spring water, reopened 2021 after renovation.
Nanatsuishi Onsen
¥100 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Tiny free-entry hot spring in a shrine at an ancient battlefield, with 100-yen admission and self-regulated temperature from a flowing source.
Irie onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
A small, casual local bathhouse in Beppu's Kamegawa district with a simple, authentic atmosphere and modest heating requirements.
Konohana onsen
Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Community-run public bath in Beppu with simple hot spring water, recently renovated, costs 100–200 yen and closes midday for cleaning.
Maeda onsen
Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Retro community onsen with small oval bath in semi-basement, coin-entry, locals pay 100 yen, visitors 200 yen; bring your own soap and towel.
Mukaibaru Onsen
¥150 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Small, sulfurous public bath in Beppu with 150 yen day-use admission, source water fed on demand, parking for two cars, no amenities provided.
Yamada onsen
¥100 · Day visitors: Yes
Small municipal bath in Beppu's residential area serving hot simple mineral water at 100 yen; no parking, open 6am–11pm with one closed morning monthly.
Sumiyoshi onsen
¥300 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Small community bathhouse in a Beppu municipal building with very hot simple mineral water, operated afternoons and evenings with a modest parking lot.
Nishibeppudanchi Hot Spring
¥100 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Affordable 100-yen public hot spring in a housing complex with sulfurous mineral water; bring your own soap and shampoo.
Higashihasuda Onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
A tiny, scorching-hot public bath in residential Beppu with a shared dressing area; prepare to cool it yourself with a hose or accept local guidance.
Yahata onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Small local public bathhouse in Beppu with transparent, hot spring water; 200 yen day-use admission with flexible morning and afternoon hours.
Gion onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Small local public bath in Beppu with shallow oval tub, near a river; price increased from 100 to 200 yen in May 2026.
Wakakusa Onsen
¥100 · Day visitors: Yes
Tiny community hot spring in Beppu with very hot water (47°C+), 100 yen entry, no parking, unattended cash-box payment.
Ichinoharu Kyodo onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes
A remote, retro community bath in Beppu with a small stone square tub and natural hot spring; no parking and day-use entry at 200 yen.
Beppu Kaihin Suna-yu Sand Spa
¥2,500 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
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.
Mochigahama onsen
¥100 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
Tiny 100-yen public bath in Beppu with intensely hot mineral water; bring your own towel and shampoo, no parking.
Minamisuka Onsen
¥100 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
A 100-yen local public bath in Beppu with a single square communal tub of very hot water, fed by piped spring water, where visitors must bring their own soap and towels.
Yumigahama Onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
A traditional shared bathhouse in Beppu with very hot mineral water you control yourself; cash payment, 100–200 yen, closed second and third Wednesdays.
Fujimi onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: No
A historic 100-yen shared bath in Beppu with simple hot spring water, local clientele, and communal appeal; visitors must bring their own towel and bathing supplies.
Chosenji Yakushiyu
¥100 · Day visitors: Yes
Small temple-run onsen with one shared bath, offering private bathing via key-lock system, fed by Tatsutaki Jigoku spring water, donation-based entry.
Hirata Onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes
A modest shared onsen in Beppu with its own alkaline spring, 200 yen, no parking, Japanese-style toilets, and notably low dividers between baths.
Kumahachi-no-Yu
¥500
Public hot spring in Hotel Sea Wave Beppu near the station, with separate indoor and outdoor baths on two floors that swap daily between genders.
Hasuda Onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes
Small public bath in residential Beppu with simple hot spring water; day-use access became residents-only from December 2017.
Ikime Onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes
Tiny sulfur hot spring in Beppu, locals-oriented, 100 yen day-use admission, bring your own towel and toiletries.
Shinkousen
¥300 · Outdoor bath: No
Small local public bath in Beppu with simple hot spring water, sourced on-site, offering affordable day-use admission.
Yamato Onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes
A small, simple bathhouse in Beppu with one circular soaking tub, operated by local residents; basic facility with no washing stations.
Unsenji onsen
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes
Small local public bath in Beppu with warm, simple spring water, open all day, 200 yen entry for visitors.
Yoshihiro Daiichi onsen (MEMBERS only)
Day visitors: Local residents only
Members-only sulfur hot spring in Beppu; opens to public only during the annual hot spring festival, free entry.
Beppu Rakutenchi Zekkei no Yu
Day visitors: Staying guests only · Outdoor bath: No
Beppu amusement park bath with panoramic bay views, free with park admission, sulfur spring, no outdoor bath.
Yuyama no Sato Washabijin
Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Private rental sand and ceramic bath facility with mineral-rich hot water and outdoor bath; reservation required.
Kijima Hot Spring
Day visitors: Yes · Outdoor bath: Yes
Day-use hot spring at a mountain resort hotel near an amusement park; accepts day visitors 13:00–17:00 with discounts for park tickets.
Minamiishigaki onsen (MEMBERS only)
Day visitors: Local residents only
Members-only sulfur hot spring in Beppu, occasionally open to public during hot spring festival; bring your own towel and shampoo.
Kawara Yashiki Onsen
¥300 · Day visitors: Limited hours
Tiny local hot spring in a supermarket lot near Beppu; day-use available but increasingly residents-only; pay at adjacent hair salon.
Harukikyoudou onsen (members only)
Sento
Members-only hot spring in Haruki district, Beppu; occasionally free public access during spring festival.
Tengu-no-Yu
Day visitors: Yes
Capsule hotel with source-fed bath, sauna, and day-use admission; towels and shampoo included, separated bathing.
Fureai onsen
Day visitors: Yes
Community bathhouse for association members only; day-use by non-members requires a ticket purchased from the manager (not cash).
Byakuren no Yu
¥700 · Day visitors: Limited hours
Historic single-bath onsen in Beppu where the poet Yanagiwara Byakuren bathed; reserved hourly by appointment only.
Myoban Onsen Monument
Day visitors: Yes
Myoban Onsen Monument is a hot spring area in Beppu known for white, sulfur-scented thermal water; benches offer rest with distant bay views.
Iozen Hand Bath
Outdoor bath: Yes
Hand bath with sulfur hot spring water (pH 2.2) offering a quick onsen experience, located at Myoban hot spring village.
Kamegawa Marina-no-Yu
¥500 · Day visitors: Yes
Beppu day-use bath with indoor and outdoor pools; source-fed, slightly warm mineral water with slippery feel.
Yunokawa onsen (MEMBERS only)
Day-use onsen
Members-only onsen in Beppu, occasionally open to public during Beppu Hot Spring Festival; tiny facility with river views and limited space.
Yoshihiro Daini onsen (MEMBERS only)
Sento
Members-only communal bath in Beppu with gentle mineral water; open to day visitors only during April spring festival.
Nakasuga Daiichi onsen (members only)
Day visitors: Yes
Members-only onsen in Beppu, occasionally open free to public during Beppu Onsen Festival; bring your own towel and shampoo.
Kokura Yakushi Onsen Oka-no-Yu
¥200 · Day visitors: Yes
Small traditional Beppu-style public bath with flowing sulfur spring water, no-frills wooden soaking tub, day-use admission 200 yen.
Midorigaoka Chuo onsen (MEMBERS ONLY)
Day visitors: Local residents only
Members-only onsen facility where union members exclusively can bathe; water is notably hot.
Choumeisen (MEMBERS only)
Day visitors: Local residents only
Members-only hot spring in Beppu, occasionally open to public during the Beppu Hot Spring Festival; bring your own towel and shampoo.
Jissouji onsen (members only)
Day visitors: Local residents only
Members-only hot spring with sodium chloride source water, open to residents and paid members of the local cooperative only.
Furuichidaini onsen (members only)
Day visitors: Local residents only
Members-only cooperative hot spring in Beppu; day-use not permitted except during annual spring festival.
Fukko Onsen
Day visitors: Yes
Fukko Onsen is a local hot spring near Suginoi Hotel in Beppu offering day-use bathing as of April 2024; water quality is mild and highly regarded.
Furuichi Daiichi Onsen
Day visitors: Local residents only
A cooperative bathhouse for members of the Furuichi Daiichi Onsen association only; day-use visitors are not admitted.
Naikamado Onsen
Day visitors: Local residents only
A members-only local hot spring occasionally opened free during festival events; clear, mild water with no parking.
Furuichi Daisan onsen (MEMBERS ONLY)
Day visitors: Local residents only
Members-only onsen occasionally open to public during festival events; day-use access is restricted.
Kaminoguchi onsen (MEMBERS only)
Day visitors: Limited hours
Members-only onsen in a community center; open to public only during Beppu hot spring festival with free entry.
Kamiya Yakushi Nyorai Onsen
Day visitors: Yes
Historic Beppu bath featuring a very hot indoor bath and sacred spring water from Yakushi Nyorai statue; visitors bring bottles to carry water home.
Nakasuga Daini onsen (members only)
Day visitors: Yes
Members-only hot spring in Beppu, occasionally open free to public during the Beppu Onsen Festival; bring your own towel and shampoo.
Nakatsuru Onsen
Day visitors: Yes
Local-only sulfur hot spring in Nakatsuru; currently closed to day visitors and tourists.
Momiji Hot Spring
Day visitors: Yes
Momiji Hot Spring offers bathing facilities with a sauna.
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Two or more visitors report tattoos accepted
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Often with a cold plunge
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Common questions

Can I bathe with tattoos in Beppu?
Of the 133 baths we cover, visitors report tattoos accepted at 12 and refused at 1. For the other 120 no visitor states a policy — call ahead. We list a bath as tattoo-friendly only when at least two separate visitors report it.
Which baths in Beppu admit day visitors?
113 of 133 baths admit day visitors according to reviews; 13 are for staying guests or local residents only. That matters more than it sounds: across Oita, 23 baths turned out to be residents- or guests-only.
What does a bath in Beppu cost?
Adult admission ranges from ¥100 to ¥2,500; the median is ¥200. 5 baths are free.

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