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Kitsuki Yamaga Onsen Center
4.2★ · 129 Google ratings · Kitsuki, Oita · 杵築市 山香温泉センター
✓ Natural hot-spring water✓ Free-flowing source water✓ Rest area
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesDay-use bathing is open to all, with a lower fee for city residents and a higher fee for outside visitors; the facility is closed Mondays and Thursdays.stated by 4 visitors · Mar 2024 – Jun 2025
Hours
14:00–20:00 · closed Monday, Thursdayfrom the facility listing
Price
¥440Non-resident adult admission is 440 yen (330 yen for Kitsuki city residents), a price that has stayed consistent across 2023-2025 reviews.stated by 4 visitors · Mar 2024 – Jun 2025
Tattoos
Not known · call aheadno policy stated in the 36 recent reviews we read or on the facility's website
Watch out
Day visitors
Day-use bathing is open to all, with a lower fee for city residents and a higher fee for outside visitors; the facility is closed Mondays and Thursdays.
stated by 4 visitors · Mar 2024 – Jun 2025Hair dryer
Most reviewers found no hair dryer available, though a 2024 review mentioned a free dryer rental and another noted an electrical outlet for personal dryers.
stated by 3 visitors · Mar 2024 – Mar 2025Soap & shampoo
Shampoo, conditioner and body soap are not provided at the facility.
stated by 3 visitors · Sep 2023 – Mar 2025Towels
Visitors are expected to bring their own towel, soap and shampoo as none are supplied.
stated by 3 visitors · May 2023 – Aug 2026The bath
What you’ll find
A small, no-frills municipal onsen near Kitsuki known for extremely salty, mineral-rich source-fed water in two indoor tubs (38°C and 41°C); bring your own soap, shampoo and towel, cash only, closed Mondays and Thursdays, and check for occasional temporary closures.
Outdoor bath
NoThere is no outdoor bath; the facility has only two indoor tubs.stated by 1 visitor · Sep 2023
Indoor baths
2The bathing area has two indoor tubs, one hotter around 41°C and one cooler around 38°C.stated by 3 visitors · Sep 2023 – Feb 2025
The water
Free-flowing (kakenagashi)
✓ YesReviewers describe the baths as source-fed (kakenagashi), though the water is heated before use because the natural source temperature is low.stated by 2 visitors · Mar 2025 – Jun 2025
Spring type
Sodium chloride springThe spring water is classified as a sodium chloride (salt) type spring with an unusually high mineral concentration.stated by 1 visitor · Oct 2023
Practical
What to bring
Towels
Bring your ownVisitors are expected to bring their own towel, soap and shampoo as none are supplied.stated by 3 visitors · May 2023 – Aug 2026
Soap & shampoo
Not provided — bring your ownShampoo, conditioner and body soap are not provided at the facility.stated by 3 visitors · Sep 2023 – Mar 2025
Lockers
✓ FreeLockers, including some old-style key lockers, are provided free of charge.stated by 3 visitors · Sep 2023 – Mar 2024
Hair dryer
NoMost reviewers found no hair dryer available, though a 2024 review mentioned a free dryer rental and another noted an electrical outlet for personal dryers.stated by 3 visitors · Mar 2024 – Mar 2025
Timing
When to go
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 14:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 14:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 14:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 14:00–20:00 |
Closed Monday, Thursday.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 2023 Yamagamachi Oaza Noharu, Kitsuki, Oita 879-1307
🚃 Naka-Yamaga station, 0.4 km
📞 +81977-75-0351
📋 Show at the counter: 杵築市 山香温泉センター
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