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Kannawa Steam Bath
4.4★ · 852 Google ratings · Beppu, Oita · 鉄輪むし湯
✓ Day visitors✓ Tattoos allowed✓ Outdoor bath✓ Sauna
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Hours
07:30–19:30From the facility's listing
Closed
Fourth ThursdayReported by two visitors
Tattoos
✓ AllowedVerified by tattoofriendlyonsen.com
Price
¥700 adultReported by two visitors
Time limit
8–10 minutes steam bathConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Day visitors: Multiple reviews document day-visit attendance with no restrictions mentioned; facility accepts visitors for single sessions. · 3 visitors, Jul 2026 – Aug 2026
- Closed: Closed fourth Thursday monthly; one review mentions fourth Friday as herb-replacement day (open but special). · 2 visitors, Mar 2026 – Sep 2026
- Tattoos: verified by tattoofriendlyonsen.com, March 2026
- Price: Adult day-use admission consistently stated as 700 yen (steam bath only); yukata rental additional. · 2 visitors, Mar 2026 – Jul 2026
- Time limit: Steam bath session strictly limited to 8–10 minutes; staff notify visitor at ~5 or 8 minutes for rotation. · 4 visitors, Mar 2026 – Aug 2026
Atmosphere
The bath
What you’ll find
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.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
1.0Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Outdoor bath
✓ YesReported by one visitor
Sauna
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Cold bath
✕ NoReported by one visitor
Spring water
Spring type
hot springReported by two visitors
Heated
✓ YesSteam bath chamber described as very hot; heated by natural hot spring vapor.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Indoor baths: One indoor hot spring bath pool, small in size, used after steam session for rinsing. · 3 visitors, Mar 2026 – Sep 2026
- Outdoor bath: Outdoor foot bath noted by one visitor. · 1 visitor, May 2026
- Sauna: Steam bath (herb-based sauna) with herbal medicine floor layer; not dry sauna. · 3 visitors, Jul 2026 – Aug 2026
- Cold bath: Visitor explicitly confirmed no cold-water pool present. · 1 visitor, May 2026
- Spring type: Facility uses natural hot spring steam and water; traditional style dating to Kamakura period. · 2 visitors, Jul 2026 – Sep 2026
- Heated: Steam bath chamber described as very hot; heated by natural hot spring vapor. · 3 visitors, Mar 2026 – Sep 2026
Practical
What you need
Towels
Rental availableReported by two visitors
English signage
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Facilities
Rest area
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Restaurant
✓ YesReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Towels: Yukata (bathing garment) rental at 220 yen; towels implied as part of rental system. · 2 visitors, Jul 2026 – Sep 2026
- English signage: Staff member described as fluent in English; foreign visitors navigated successfully despite language barrier. · 2 visitors, May 2026 – Jul 2026
- Rest area: Onsen eggs sold and consumed on-site; implies rest/seating area. · 2 visitors, Jun 2026 – Sep 2026
- Restaurant: Onsen eggs available for purchase and consumption on-site. · 2 visitors, Jun 2026 – Sep 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Wednesday around 7:00. Busiest Saturday around 16:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:30–19:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30–19:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30–19:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30–19:30 |
| Friday | 07:30–19:30 |
| Saturday | 07:30–19:30 |
| Sunday | 07:30–19:30 |
Closed Fourth Thursday.
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Beppu Daigaku · JR KyushuAbout 25 min on foot, 2.0 km in a straight line · step-free station
Address
1 Kannawakami, Beppu, Oita 874-0041〒874-0041 Oita, Beppu, 鉄輪上1 · From the facility's listing
Show a driver
鉄輪むし湯The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+81977-67-3880Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
www.city.beppu.oita.jpOfficial, in Japanese
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Can I visit Kannawa Steam Bath without staying overnight?
Multiple reviews document day-visit attendance with no restrictions mentioned; facility accepts visitors for single sessions.
How much does Kannawa Steam Bath cost?
Adult day-use admission consistently stated as 700 yen (steam bath only); yukata rental additional.
