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Hossho Onsen Sankei-no-Yu
4.3★ · 651 Google ratings · Kokonoe, Oita · 星生温泉 山恵の湯
✓ Day visitors✓ Outdoor bath
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesStated on the facility's website
Hours
10:00–18:30From the facility's listing
Last entry
18:30Stated on the facility's website
Tattoos
✕ Not allowedStated on the facility's website
Price
¥1,000 adultConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Child price
¥500Stated on the facility's website
Bathing
Men's and women's sides swap by timeReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Day visitors: Day-use bathing is offered and was even confirmed available by phone during the New Year holiday period (2026). · stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09 · 3 visitors, Jan 2026 – Apr 2026
- Last entry: stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09
- Tattoos: stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09
- Price: Adult admission was consistently reported as 1000 yen in reviews from 2026. · 3 visitors, Apr 2026
- Child price: stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09
- Bathing arrangement: Men's and women's bathing sides alternate daily so both get a turn at the better view (2026). · 2 visitors, Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
The bath
What you’ll find
An outdoor-focused day-use onsen near Mount Kuju with several distinct hot and cold mineral baths and mountain views.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
1.0Reported by two visitors
Outdoor bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Outdoor baths
5.0Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Sauna
✕ NoReported by two visitors
Cold bath
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Family bath
✓ YesStated on the facility's website
View
MountainConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Spring water
Spring type
acidic iron-sulfate-chloride spring, simple spring,…Reported by one visitor
pH
pH 2.1Reported by one visitor
How we know this
- Indoor baths: There is one indoor bath alongside several outdoor baths (2026). · 2 visitors, Jan 2026 – Apr 2026
- Outdoor bath: Numerous outdoor baths with mountain scenery are the facility's main feature, praised across 2026 reviews. · 3 visitors, Jan 2026 – Jun 2026
- Outdoor baths: Visitors reported between four and six outdoor baths depending on the visit (2025-2026). · 3 visitors, Dec 2025 – Apr 2026
- Sauna: No sauna is available at the facility (2026). · 2 visitors, Feb 2026 – Apr 2026
- Cold bath: A cold spring bath around 17°C is included among the outdoor baths (2026). · 2 visitors, Mar 2026 – Apr 2026
- Family bath: stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09
- View: Outdoor baths offer mountain views of the Kuju range or Mount Yufu (2026). · 3 visitors, Jan 2026 – Apr 2026
- Spring type: A posted analysis lists multiple spring types including acidic iron-sulfate-chloride, simple, and cold sulfur springs. · 1 visitor, Mar 2026
- pH: One review cited a spring analysis showing a pH of 2.1 for the acidic bath. · 1 visitor, Jan 2026
- Full spring description: acidic iron-sulfate-chloride spring, simple spring, cold sulfur spring
Practical
What you need
Lockers
✓ Coin returnedLockers require a 200 yen coin deposit which is returned despite a sign claiming otherwise (2026).Reported by two visitors
Accessibility
Accessible parkingFrom the facility's listing. Bath access not confirmed
Facilities
Rest area
✕ NoThere is no rest area or lounge space after bathing (2026).Reported by two visitors
Restaurant
✕ NoReported by one visitor
Lodging
✓ YesReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Lockers: Lockers require a 200 yen coin deposit which is returned despite a sign claiming otherwise (2026). · 2 visitors, Mar 2026 – Jul 2026
- Rest area: There is no rest area or lounge space after bathing (2026). · 2 visitors, Jan 2026 – Jul 2026
- Restaurant: No restaurant or food service is available on site (2026). · 1 visitor, Jul 2026
- Lodging: The bath is operated as an annex facility of an adjacent hotel (2025). · 2 visitors, Nov 2025
Timing
When to go
Quietest Wednesday around 18:00. Busiest Saturday around 16:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 10:00–18:30 |
| Tuesday | 14:30–18:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–18:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00–18:30 |
| Friday | 14:30–18:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00–19:30 |
| Sunday | 10:00–19:30 |
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Bungo-Nakamura · JR Kyushu12.8 km in a straight line; bus or taxi from the station
Address
230 Tano, Kokonoe, Kusu District, Oita230番地 Tano, Kokonoe, Kusu District, Oita 879-4911 · From the facility's listing
Show a driver
星生温泉 山恵の湯The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+81973-79-3111Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
www.hosshouhotel.co.jpOfficial, in Japanese
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Questions
Common questions
Can I visit Hossho Onsen Sankei-no-Yu without staying overnight?
Day-use bathing is offered and was even confirmed available by phone during the New Year holiday period (2026).
How much does Hossho Onsen Sankei-no-Yu cost?
Adult admission was consistently reported as 1000 yen in reviews from 2026.
