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Kotohira Onsen Open-Air Bath
4.2★ · 122 Google ratings · Hita, Oita · 琴ひら温泉露天風呂
✓ Day visitors✓ Outdoor bath
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesStated on the facility's website
Hours
12:00–20:30From the facility's listing
Last entry
20:15Stated on the facility's website
Tattoos
? Call aheadNo policy stated in the 34 recent reviews we read or on the facility's website
Price
¥1,000 adultRecent visitor reports indicate a change. The official site still lists ¥800
Child price
¥400Stated on the facility's website
Private bath
Yes, by reservationStated on the facility's website
Time limit
1 hourReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Day visitors: Day-use bathing is available and reviewers describe using the outdoor bath without lodging. · stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09 · 2 visitors, Nov 2023 – Jan 2024
- Last entry: stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09
- Price: Adult admission rose from 800 yen (2023) to 1000 yen by 2025. · 3 visitors, Feb 2023 – May 2025
- Child price: stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09
- Private bath: Private family baths can be reserved separately from the open-air bath, paid per session with a time limit. · stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09 · 3 visitors, Mar 2023 – Apr 2025 · visitors report Yes (3 visitors)
- Time limit: Private family baths are booked for one hour, though some visitors reported the hot water supply cutting off well before the hour ended. · 2 visitors, Mar 2023 – Sep 2024
The bath
What you’ll find
A riverside open-air onsen with several outdoor pools and numerous rentable family baths, known for scenic views but with reports of poor upkeep and locker/breaker issues.
Bath setup
Outdoor bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Outdoor baths
4.0Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Private bath
Yes, by reservationStated on the facility's website
Family bath
✓ YesStated on the facility's website
View
RiverConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Spring water
Spring type
sulfurReported by one visitor
Source temperature
60.6°CThe source spring temperature was recorded at 60.6°C.Reported by one visitor
How we know this
- Outdoor bath: The facility centers on multiple outdoor riverside baths across most reviewed years. · 3 visitors, Jun 2023 – Dec 2025
- Outdoor baths: The outdoor bath area typically has four separate pools, though counts of 2 are also mentioned in some years. · 3 visitors, Oct 2024 – May 2026
- Private bath: Private family baths can be reserved separately from the open-air bath, paid per session with a time limit. · stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09 · 3 visitors, Mar 2023 – Apr 2025 · visitors report Yes (3 visitors)
- Family bath: stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09
- View: The outdoor baths overlook a river and waterfall, with visible foliage in autumn. · 3 visitors, Jun 2023 – May 2026
- Spring type: The spring is described as a sulfur-type onsen. · 1 visitor, Jan 2024
- Source temperature: The source spring temperature was recorded at 60.6°C. · 1 visitor, May 2026
Practical
What you need
Towels
Rental availableReported by two visitors
Hair dryer
✓ YesHair dryers are available but using them (especially multiple at once) has reportedly tripped the breaker, causing power outages.Reported by two visitors
Facilities
Restaurant
✓ YesReported by one visitor
How we know this
- Towels: Towels are not included but can be rented for a small fee. · 2 visitors, Jan 2024 – Apr 2025
- Hair dryer: Hair dryers are available but using them (especially multiple at once) has reportedly tripped the breaker, causing power outages. · 2 visitors, Mar 2023 – Dec 2025
- Restaurant: One or two restaurants are located on the premises. · 1 visitor, Apr 2025
Timing
When to go
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–20:30 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–20:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–20:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–20:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–20:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–21:00 |
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Bungo-Miyoshi · JR KyushuAbout 23 min on foot, 1.9 km in a straight line
Address
1571-1 Takase, Hita, Oita 877-0000From the facility's listing
Show a driver
琴ひら温泉露天風呂The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+81973-23-8827Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
www.kotohira-onsen.comOfficial, in Japanese
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Questions
Common questions
Can I visit Kotohira Onsen Open-Air Bath without staying overnight?
Day-use bathing is available and reviewers describe using the outdoor bath without lodging.
How much does Kotohira Onsen Open-Air Bath cost?
Adult admission rose from 800 yen (2023) to 1000 yen by 2025.
