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Hyotan Onsen
4.2★ · 6,104 Google ratings · Beppu, Oita · ひょうたん温泉
✓ Day visitors✓ Tattoos allowed✓ Outdoor bath✓ Private bath✓ Kakenagashi✓ Sauna
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesStated on the facility's website
Hours
09:00–00:00From the facility's listing
Tattoos
✓ AllowedVerified by tattoofriendlyonsen.com
Price
¥1,160 adultConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Private bath
✓ AvailableStated on the facility's website
How we know this
- Day visitors: Multiple reviews describe day-use visits and stand-alone bathing without lodging from 2026-07 to 2026-09. · stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09 · 4 visitors, Aug 2026
- Tattoos: Multiple visitors explicitly confirmed tattoos are allowed at this facility. · verified by tattoofriendlyonsen.com, March 2026 · 3 visitors, Aug 2026 – Sep 2026
- Price: Adult day-use admission stated as 1160 yen in 2026-08 and 2026-09 reviews; earlier reviews noted price increases over time. · 3 visitors, Aug 2026 – Sep 2026
- Private bath: Family bath available for reservation; reviews recommend advance booking, especially on weekends. · stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09 · 3 visitors, Aug 2026 – Sep 2026
Atmosphere
The bath
What you’ll find
Historic Beppu day-use hot spring with 10+ bath types including sand bath, steam bath, and outdoor pools.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
5.0Reported by one visitor
Outdoor bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Sauna
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Cold bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Private bath
✓ YesStated on the facility's website
Family bath
✓ YesStated on the facility's website
Spring water
Spring type
sulfurReported by one visitor
Free-flowing (kakenagashi)
✓ FullFresh spring water flows continuously through the bath
How we know this
- Indoor baths: At least 10+ bath types across facility including indoor and outdoor; exact indoor count not separately specified. · 1 visitor, Sep 2026
- Outdoor bath: Multiple outdoor pools confirmed including outdoor family bath and general outdoor pools. · 3 visitors, Aug 2026
- Sauna: Steam sauna confirmed available; one local reviewer noted it may be limited for sauna enthusiasts. · 3 visitors, Aug 2026
- Cold bath: Cold water bath present but noted as small; one reviewer requested expansion; uses traditional bamboo cooling method. · 4 visitors, Aug 2026 – Sep 2026
- Private bath: Family bath available for reservation; reviews recommend advance booking, especially on weekends. · stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09 · 3 visitors, Aug 2026 – Sep 2026
- Family bath: Family bath available and popular; can be rented for groups and families. · stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09 · 3 visitors, Aug 2026 – Sep 2026
- Spring type: Visitors described excellent spring water quality; Beppu-Tetsuwring is known for sulfur springs, though specific analysis not quoted. · 1 visitor, Sep 2026
- Free-flowing (kakenagashi): Spring water flows directly in main baths and private family baths without circulation. · 2 visitors, Aug 2026
Practical
What you need
Hair dryer
✓ YesHair dryers available but limited in number and location; waits reported especially for female users.Reported by two visitors
Parking
✓ Free on siteFrom the facility's listing
Accessibility
Step-free entrance, accessible restroom and accessible parkingFrom the facility's listing. Bath access not confirmed
Facilities
Rest area
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Restaurant
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Hair dryer: Hair dryers available but limited in number and location; waits reported especially for female users. · 2 visitors, Aug 2026
- Rest area: Rest areas and lounges available both indoors and outdoors for relaxation between baths. · 2 visitors, Sep 2026
- Restaurant: Restaurant and food service on-site offering local Oita specialties including steamed eggs, hell-steamed dishes, and soft ice cream. · 4 visitors, Aug 2026 – Sep 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Wednesday around 23:00. Busiest Saturday around 16:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00–00:00 |
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Beppu Daigaku · JR KyushuAbout 23 min on foot, 1.9 km in a straight line · step-free station
Address
159-2 Kannawa, Beppu, Oita 874-0042From the facility's listing
Show a driver
ひょうたん温泉The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+81977-66-0527Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
www.hyotan-onsen.comOfficial, in Japanese
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Questions
Common questions
Does Hyotan Onsen allow tattoos?
Multiple visitors explicitly confirmed tattoos are allowed at this facility.
Can I visit Hyotan Onsen without staying overnight?
Multiple reviews describe day-use visits and stand-alone bathing without lodging from 2026-07 to 2026-09.
How much does Hyotan Onsen cost?
Adult day-use admission stated as 1160 yen in 2026-08 and 2026-09 reviews; earlier reviews noted price increases over time.
Is the water free-flowing spring water?
Spring water flows directly in main baths and private family baths without circulation.
