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Shiraitonotaki Onsen
4.3★ · 195 Google ratings · Beppu, Oita · 白糸の滝温泉
✓ Day visitors✓ Private bath✓ Kakenagashi
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Hours
10:30–20:30From the facility's listing
Closed
ThursdayReported by two visitors
Tattoos
? Call aheadNo policy stated in the 40 recent reviews we read
Price
¥1,000 adultConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Private bath
✓ AvailableConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Time limit
50 minutes per bookingConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Day visitors: All 40 reviews describe paying for day-use 50-minute rentals; pricing confirmed across 2024–2026. · 3 visitors, Apr 2025 – Aug 2026
- Closed: Closed Thursdays as of April 2026 (change announced in March 2026 review). · 2 visitors, Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
- Price: Weekday rate 1,000 yen for 50 minutes; weekend 1,500 yen; golden week/peak seasons 2,000 yen (2024–2026). Note: rate change expected April 2025. · 3 visitors, Apr 2025 – Aug 2026
- Private bath: Three private family bath rooms; reviews note walk-in availability but mention reservations and last-entry policy changes. · 3 visitors, Jan 2025 – Aug 2026
- Time limit: Each rental is a fixed 50-minute session. · 3 visitors, Feb 2025 – Aug 2026
Atmosphere

The bath
What you’ll find
A small private family bath facility in Beppu with three rental rooms, natural sulfur spring water at high temperature, and views of Shiratoi Falls and Beppu Bay.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
3.0Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Private bath
✓ YesThree private family bath rooms; reviews note walk-in availability but mention reservations and last-entry policy changes.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
View
MountainConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Spring water
Spring type
simple sulfur, hydrogen sulfide typeReported by two visitors
Source temperature
100°CSource temperature approximately 100°C; cooled by admixture of cold groundwater and stream water for bathing.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Bath temperature
42°CReported by two visitors
Free-flowing (kakenagashi)
✓ FullFresh spring water flows continuously through the bath
Water added
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Indoor baths: Three private family bath rooms (numbered 1–3); each slightly different dimensions and views. · 3 visitors, Nov 2024 – Aug 2026
- Private bath: Three private family bath rooms; reviews note walk-in availability but mention reservations and last-entry policy changes. · 3 visitors, Jan 2025 – Aug 2026
- View: High-elevation location with views of Shiratoi Falls, Beppu Bay, and surrounding countryside; rooms 1–2 offer best views. · 3 visitors, Aug 2024 – Aug 2026
- Spring type: Simple sulfur spring with hydrogen sulfide aroma; weak acidic (pH noted as acidic by one review). · 2 visitors, Jun 2024 – May 2026
- Source temperature: Source temperature approximately 100°C; cooled by admixture of cold groundwater and stream water for bathing. · 3 visitors, Aug 2024 – Aug 2026
- Bath temperature: Bathers can adjust temperature via water-cold-water valve; reported as 'hot' to 'warm' depending on mixing; multiple reviews note heavy sweating post-immersion. · 2 visitors, Mar 2026 – May 2026
- Free-flowing (kakenagashi): Spring-fed flowing hot spring (kakenagashi) with water makeup from nearby waterfall to cool source. · 3 visitors, Jun 2024 – May 2025
- Water added: Cold water from nearby Shiratoi Falls stream mixed to adjust temperature from approximately 100°C source. · 4 visitors, Jun 2024 – Aug 2026
Practical
What you need
Soap & shampoo
For sale at the counterSoap and shampoo sold at the counter, not provided free; visitors must bring their own or purchase.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Payment
✕ Cash onlyAt least two reviews explicitly state cash-only payment required.Reported by two visitors
Hair dryer
✓ YesA shared hair dryer (limited to 5 minutes) available in a common area, not in the bath rooms.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Facilities
Rest area
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Restaurant
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Soap & shampoo: Soap and shampoo sold at the counter, not provided free; visitors must bring their own or purchase. · 3 visitors, Jan 2025 – Jun 2026
- Payment: At least two reviews explicitly state cash-only payment required. · 2 visitors, May 2026 – Aug 2026
- Hair dryer: A shared hair dryer (limited to 5 minutes) available in a common area, not in the bath rooms. · 3 visitors, Jul 2024 – Aug 2025
- Rest area: Small rest area with vending machine; limited seating. · 2 visitors, Jun 2024 – Nov 2024
- Restaurant: On-site sale of hot-spring eggs at 50 yen each; sometimes complimentary. · 4 visitors, Nov 2024 – Sep 2025
Timing
When to go
Quietest Saturday around 10:00. Busiest Saturday around 17:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 10:30–20:30 |
| Tuesday | 10:30–20:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:30–20:30 |
| Thursday | 10:30–20:30 |
| Friday | 10:30–20:30 |
| Saturday | 10:30–20:30 |
| Sunday | 10:30–20:30 |
Closed Thursday.
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Onbara Station2.7 km in a straight line; bus or taxi from the station
Address
13-157 Horitacho, Beppu, Oita 874-0831From the facility's listing
Show a driver
白糸の滝温泉The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+81977-23-6354Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
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Questions
Common questions
Can I visit Shiraitonotaki Onsen without staying overnight?
All 40 reviews describe paying for day-use 50-minute rentals; pricing confirmed across 2024–2026.
How much does Shiraitonotaki Onsen cost?
Weekday rate 1,000 yen for 50 minutes; weekend 1,500 yen; golden week/peak seasons 2,000 yen (2024–2026). Note: rate change expected April 2025.
Is the water free-flowing spring water?
Spring-fed flowing hot spring (kakenagashi) with water makeup from nearby waterfall to cool source.