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Saiki Onsen Kabutomushi-no-Yu
3.6★ · 167 Google ratings · Saiki, Oita · 佐伯温泉 かぶとむしの湯
✓ Natural hot-spring water✓ Free-flowing source water✓ Rest area✓ Restaurant
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesListed as a super sento: a bath for day visitors by definition. No visitor review states otherwise.from the facility's listing category
Hours
10:00–22:00 · closed Thursdayfrom the facility listing
Tattoos
✓ AllowedMultiple visitors from 2025-2026 confirm tattoos are explicitly allowed at this facility.stated by 3 visitors · Nov 2025 – Mar 2026
Price
¥600Adult day-use admission has been consistently reported as 600 yen from 2025 through 2026.stated by 3 visitors · Jun 2025 – Jan 2026
Watch out
Cold bath
A cold plunge bath is present and used by multiple visitors, though a few reported debris in the water.
stated by 3 visitors · Nov 2025 – Jul 2026Soap & shampoo
As of early-to-mid 2026 shampoo and body soap are no longer supplied and must be purchased at reception, whereas a 2025-05 review still reported them as provided.
stated by 3 visitors · May 2025 – Jul 2026The bath
What you’ll find
A public mineral-spring (kosen) bathhouse near Saiki with indoor baths, two saunas and a cold plunge but no outdoor bath; tattoos are allowed, though since early 2026 shampoo and soap are no longer provided free and must be purchased at the counter.
Outdoor bath
NoSeveral reviewers note there is no outdoor bath, only indoor baths.stated by 3 visitors · Oct 2025 – Jan 2026
Sauna
✓ YesThe facility has both a dry sauna and a steam sauna, confirmed across multiple visits.stated by 3 visitors · May 2025 – Jan 2026
Cold bath
✓ YesA cold plunge bath is present and used by multiple visitors, though a few reported debris in the water.stated by 3 visitors · Nov 2025 – Jul 2026
Rest area
✓ YesA rest area is available for relaxing after bathing.stated by 2 visitors · Jul 2025 – Dec 2025
Restaurant
✓ YesAn on-site eatery serves local dishes such as goma-dashi udon after bathing.stated by 3 visitors · Nov 2025 – Jan 2026
The water
Spring type
Mineral spring (kosen)The bath is described as using a mineral spring (kosen) source, with some visitors noting smooth-feeling water.stated by 3 visitors · Jun 2025 – Nov 2025
Practical
What to bring
Soap & shampoo
Not provided — bring your ownAs of early-to-mid 2026 shampoo and body soap are no longer supplied and must be purchased at reception, whereas a 2025-05 review still reported them as provided.stated by 3 visitors · May 2025 – Jul 2026
Hair dryer
✓ YesHigh-end ReFa hair dryers are provided free of charge in the changing area.stated by 3 visitors · Dec 2025 – Jul 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Friday around 10:00; busiest Sunday around 17:00. Measured by Google over past visits, not a forecast.
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Quiet Busy
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–22:00 |
Closed Thursday.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 1252 Naokawa Oaza Akagi, Saiki, Oita 879-3101
🚃 Naokawa station, 3.0 km
📞 +81972-58-3311
📋 Show at the counter: 佐伯温泉 かぶとむしの湯
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