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Chosenji Yakushiyu
4.5★ · 28 Google ratings · Beppu, Oita · 長泉寺薬師湯
✓ Day visitors✓ Private bath✓ Kakenagashi
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Hours
10:00–16:00From the facility's listing
Tattoos
? Call aheadNo policy stated in the 25 recent reviews we read
Price
¥100 adultConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Private bath
✓ AvailableConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Day visitors: Multiple day visitors confirmed bathing between 2021–2026; facility operates as private-key bath for day users only. · 3 visitors, Jan 2026 – Mar 2026
- Price: Most reviews state 100 yen donation; some note 'approximately' or 'donation-based'; one visitor gave 200 yen in 2023. · 3 visitors, Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
- Private bath: Visitors lock door from inside; typically one person/small group at a time; no reservation needed. · 3 visitors, Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
Atmosphere
The bath
What you’ll find
Small temple-run onsen with one shared bath, offering private bathing via key-lock system, fed by Tatsutaki Jigoku spring water, donation-based entry.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
1.0Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Private bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Spring water
Spring type
sodium-calcium chloride sulfate, acidicReported by two visitors
Source temperature
50°CSource temperature approximately 50°C or higher; hot enough to cause scalding; cooling buckets placed by staff.Reported by two visitors
Free-flowing (kakenagashi)
✓ FullFresh spring water flows continuously through the bath
How we know this
- Indoor baths: Single small bathtub approximately 1.3 × 2.5 m; fits 3 adults snugly. · 3 visitors, May 2021 – Feb 2026
- Private bath: Visitors lock door from inside; typically one person/small group at a time; no reservation needed. · 3 visitors, Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
- Spring type: Official designation: sodium-calcium chloride sulfate, acidic; sourced from Tatsutaki Jigoku. · 2 visitors, Jul 2021 – Mar 2026
- Source temperature: Source temperature approximately 50°C or higher; hot enough to cause scalding; cooling buckets placed by staff. · 2 visitors, Dec 2022 – Jan 2026
- Free-flowing (kakenagashi): Source water flows; stop-and-start pattern from Tatsutaki Jigoku geyser cycle; cooled water buckets provided by staff. · 3 visitors, Feb 2023 – Jan 2026
Practical
What you need
Payment
✕ Cash onlyPayment made as donation into small box; cash only, approximately 100 yen.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Payment: Payment made as donation into small box; cash only, approximately 100 yen. · 3 visitors, Sep 2025 – Mar 2026
Timing
When to go
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00–16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–16:00 |
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Kamegawa · JR KyushuAbout 15 min on foot, 1.2 km in a straight line · step-free station
Address
4-2 Noda, Beppu, Oita 874-0016From the facility's listing
Show a driver
長泉寺薬師湯The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+81977-66-4013Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
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Questions
Common questions
Can I visit Chosenji Yakushiyu without staying overnight?
Multiple day visitors confirmed bathing between 2021–2026; facility operates as private-key bath for day users only.
How much does Chosenji Yakushiyu cost?
Most reviews state 100 yen donation; some note 'approximately' or 'donation-based'; one visitor gave 200 yen in 2023.
Is the water free-flowing spring water?
Source water flows; stop-and-start pattern from Tatsutaki Jigoku geyser cycle; cooled water buckets provided by staff.
