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Saihonoyu
4.2★ · 616 Google ratings · Oita, Oita · まるた屋温泉 西方の湯
✓ Day visitors✓ Outdoor bath✓ Private bath✓ Sauna
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Hours
09:00–00:00From the facility's listing
Tattoos
? Call aheadNo policy stated in the 36 recent reviews we read
Price
¥1,100 adultReported by two visitors
Private bath
✓ AvailableConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Day visitors: Multiple reviewers from 2026-04 to 2026-06 paid a day-use admission fee to bathe. · 3 visitors, Apr 2026 – Jun 2026
- Price: Weekday adult admission was 1100 yen in 2026-04, though other 2026-04 to 2026-06 reviews cited 700-800 yen, suggesting price varies by day or promotion. · 2 visitors, Apr 2026
- Private bath: A family/private bath is available for rent, though it can be in high demand and reviewers reported a 50-minute time limit. · 3 visitors, Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
The bath
What you’ll find
Saihonoyu is a resort-style hot spring bathhouse on a hillside in Oita with scenic outdoor baths, sauna, and cold plunge; note that tattoos are visibly present so enforcement is inconsistent and pricing/cash rules vary.
Bath setup
Outdoor bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Sauna
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Cold bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Private bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Spring water
Spring type
sodium bicarbonate springReported by one visitor
Water added
✕ NoReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Outdoor bath: Reviewers from 2026-03 to 2026-08 consistently described a spacious scenic outdoor bath. · 3 visitors, Apr 2026 – Aug 2026
- Sauna: A sauna is present and described by multiple reviewers between 2026-04 and 2026-08. · 3 visitors, Apr 2026 – Aug 2026
- Cold bath: A cold plunge bath using cooled spring water is available, noted in reviews from 2026-03 to 2026-08. · 3 visitors, Mar 2026 – Aug 2026
- Private bath: A family/private bath is available for rent, though it can be in high demand and reviewers reported a 50-minute time limit. · 3 visitors, Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
- Spring type: A 2026-04 reviewer cited the posted spring analysis as sodium bicarbonate spring. · 1 visitor, Apr 2026
- Water added: Reviewers in 2026-03 and 2026-05 both stated the spring water is not diluted with added water. · 2 visitors, Mar 2026 – May 2026
Practical
What you need
Payment
✓ Cards & QR acceptedOne 2026-06 reviewer used PayPay at the counter, while another in 2026-07 said only cash was accepted, suggesting inconsistent payment options.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
✕ NoReported by one visitor
How we know this
- Payment: One 2026-06 reviewer used PayPay at the counter, while another in 2026-07 said only cash was accepted, suggesting inconsistent payment options. · 2 visitors, Jun 2026 – Jul 2026
- Rest area: Reviewers in 2026-04 and 2026-08 described lounge areas with seating as well as an outdoor terrace and footbath. · 2 visitors, Apr 2026 – Aug 2026
- Restaurant: A 2026-05 reviewer noted there is no food service on-site. · 1 visitor, May 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Wednesday around 9:00. Busiest Friday around 20:00.
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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
Nishi-Ōita · JR KyushuAbout 10 min on foot, 0.8 km in a straight line
Address
5 Minamioiwahigashi, Oita, Oita5組 南生石東, Oita, 870-0812 · From the facility's listing
Show a driver
まるた屋温泉 西方の湯The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+8197-514-0268Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
www.instagram.comOfficial, in Japanese
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Questions
Common questions
Can I visit Saihonoyu without staying overnight?
Multiple reviewers from 2026-04 to 2026-06 paid a day-use admission fee to bathe.
How much does Saihonoyu cost?
Weekday adult admission was 1100 yen in 2026-04, though other 2026-04 to 2026-06 reviews cited 700-800 yen, suggesting price varies by day or promotion.
