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Ukenoguchionsen Public Bath
4.3★ · 267 Google ratings · Kokonoe, Oita · 筌の口温泉共同浴場
✓ Day visitors✓ Kakenagashi
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Hours
00:00–24:00From the facility's listing
Tattoos
? Call aheadNo policy stated in the 36 recent reviews we read or on the facility's website
Price
¥300 adultConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Day visitors: Most visitors describe simply walking in and paying the entrance fee, though one 2026 review recalled a 2022 COVID-era restriction limiting use to local residents. · 2 visitors, Jan 2026 – Aug 2026
- Price: The bath consistently costs 300 yen for adults across reviews from 2025 to 2026, with a separate 200 yen parking fee. · 3 visitors, May 2026 – Aug 2026
The bath
What you’ll find
A historic, no-frills communal iron-rich hot spring bath in Kokonoe, Oita, known for very hot (mid-40s°C) kakenagashi water that stains white towels brown; bring your own soap, shampoo and towel, and expect no lockers.
Bath setup
Cold bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Spring water
Spring type
sodium-magnesium-calcium bicarbonate-sulfate springReported by one visitor
Source temperature
46.4°CReported by one visitor
Bath temperature
43°CBathers report the water as quite hot, with estimates ranging from about 42°C to 46°C depending on the visit.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
pH
pH 6.5Reported by one visitor
Free-flowing (kakenagashi)
✓ FullFresh spring water flows continuously through the bath
How we know this
- Cold bath: A cold-water tub or basin is available alongside the hot bath for cooling off between soaks. · 3 visitors, May 2026 – Aug 2026
- Spring type: A posted spring analysis names the water as a sodium-magnesium-calcium bicarbonate-sulfate spring, noted by bathers for its strong iron smell and taste. · 1 visitor, Apr 2026
- Source temperature: A posted spring analysis lists the source temperature as 46.4°C. · 1 visitor, Apr 2026
- Bath temperature: Bathers report the water as quite hot, with estimates ranging from about 42°C to 46°C depending on the visit. · 3 visitors, May 2026 – Aug 2026
- pH: A posted spring analysis lists the pH as 6.5. · 1 visitor, Apr 2026
- Free-flowing (kakenagashi): Visitors describe abundant natural spring water continuously flowing through the bath, unfiltered and unrecirculated. · 3 visitors, Nov 2025 – Aug 2026
Practical
What you need
Towels
Bring your ownNo towels are provided, and visitors are warned that white towels will be stained brown by the mineral-rich water.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Payment
✕ Cash onlyPayment for both parking and bathing is made in cash by dropping coins into an honesty box.Reported by two visitors
Facilities
Rest area
✕ NoReported by one visitor
How we know this
- Towels: No towels are provided, and visitors are warned that white towels will be stained brown by the mineral-rich water. · 3 visitors, Mar 2026 – May 2026
- Payment: Payment for both parking and bathing is made in cash by dropping coins into an honesty box. · 2 visitors, Jan 2026 – May 2026
- Rest area: There is no rest area, only a bench near the building entrance. · 1 visitor, Aug 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Sunday around 4:00. Busiest Saturday around 20:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Tuesday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Wednesday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Thursday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Friday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00–24:00 |
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Bungo-Nakamura · JR Kyushu7.1 km in a straight line; bus or taxi from the station
Address
Tano, Kokonoe, Kusu District, Oita 879-4911From the facility's listing
Show a driver
筌の口温泉共同浴場The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Website
k-miyachan.comOfficial, in Japanese
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Questions
Common questions
Can I visit Ukenoguchionsen Public Bath without staying overnight?
Most visitors describe simply walking in and paying the entrance fee, though one 2026 review recalled a 2022 COVID-era restriction limiting use to local residents.
How much does Ukenoguchionsen Public Bath cost?
The bath consistently costs 300 yen for adults across reviews from 2025 to 2026, with a separate 200 yen parking fee.
Is the water free-flowing spring water?
Visitors describe abundant natural spring water continuously flowing through the bath, unfiltered and unrecirculated.
