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Yamada Onsen
3.8★ · 58 Google ratings · Kusu, Oita · 山田温泉
✓ Day visitors✓ Private bath✓ Kakenagashi✓ Sauna
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Hours
12:00–23:00From the facility's listing
Tattoos
? Call aheadNo policy stated in the 37 recent reviews we read
Price
¥400 adultConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Private bath
✓ AvailableConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Day visitors: Day-use bathing is offered for a small entry fee, with separate pricing for the sauna area. · 2 visitors, Jun 2023 – Oct 2025
- Price: Admission rose over time from 350 yen (2023-2024) to 400 yen by 2024-2026. · 3 visitors, Feb 2024 – Aug 2026
- Private bath: Coin-operated private family baths are available at separate prices (1,100-1,500 yen) alongside the main bath. · 3 visitors, Apr 2023 – Jun 2026
The bath
What you’ll find
A simple small-town onsen bathhouse in Kusu with a large indoor communal bath plus private family baths, known for very hot, mineral-rich spring water; bring your own hair dryer as none is reliably provided.
Bath setup
Outdoor bath
✕ NoReported by two visitors
Sauna
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Cold bath
✓ YesReported by one visitor
Private bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Spring water
Free-flowing (kakenagashi)
Partly confirmedFresh spring water flows continuously through the bath
Water added
✓ YesBecause the source water is very hot, bathers routinely add cold tap water to cool it to a comfortable temperature.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Outdoor bath: There is no outdoor bath, only indoor bathing. · 2 visitors, Apr 2023 – Jan 2024
- Sauna: A sauna is available in the communal bath area, sometimes priced separately from regular admission. · 2 visitors, Nov 2023 – Mar 2026
- Cold bath: A cold plunge bath is present in the sauna area. · 1 visitor, Mar 2026
- Private bath: Coin-operated private family baths are available at separate prices (1,100-1,500 yen) alongside the main bath. · 3 visitors, Apr 2023 – Jun 2026
- Free-flowing (kakenagashi): Some visitors describe the water as source-fed kakenagashi, though one 2024 reviewer felt the flow was too weak to truly qualify as kakenagashi. · 2 visitors, Jan 2024 – Apr 2024
- Water added: Because the source water is very hot, bathers routinely add cold tap water to cool it to a comfortable temperature. · 3 visitors, Sep 2024 – Jun 2026
Practical
What you need
Lockers
Coin not returnedCoin-operated lockers cost 10-20 yen, with no mention of the coin being returned.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Hair dryer
✕ NoMost visitors from 2023-2026 report no hair dryer is provided and one must bring their own, though a few reviewers were able to borrow one at the front desk.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Lockers: Coin-operated lockers cost 10-20 yen, with no mention of the coin being returned. · 3 visitors, Jun 2023 – Mar 2024
- Hair dryer: Most visitors from 2023-2026 report no hair dryer is provided and one must bring their own, though a few reviewers were able to borrow one at the front desk. · 4 visitors, Oct 2023 – Aug 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Saturday around 12:00. Busiest Sunday around 20:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 12:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–23:00 |
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Bungo-Mori · JR KyushuAbout 22 min on foot, 1.8 km in a straight line
Address
2481-6 Yamada, Kusu, Kusu District, Oita 879-4412From the facility's listing
Show a driver
山田温泉The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
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Questions
Common questions
Can I visit Yamada Onsen without staying overnight?
Day-use bathing is offered for a small entry fee, with separate pricing for the sauna area.
How much does Yamada Onsen cost?
Admission rose over time from 350 yen (2023-2024) to 400 yen by 2024-2026.
Is the water free-flowing spring water?
Some visitors describe the water as source-fed kakenagashi, though one 2024 reviewer felt the flow was too weak to truly qualify as kakenagashi.
