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Yuyama no Sato Onsen
4.5★ · 227 Google ratings · Beppu, Oita · 湯山の里温泉
✓ Day visitors✓ Tattoos allowed✓ Outdoor bath✓ Private bath✓ Kakenagashi✓ Sauna
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Hours
09:00–17:00From the facility's listing
Tattoos
✓ AllowedReported by two visitors
Price
¥900 adultConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Private bath
✓ AvailableConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Bathing
Mixed bathingConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Day visitors: Multiple visitors reported entering and bathing as day-use guests in 2025–2026. · 6 visitors, Dec 2025 – Jul 2026
- Tattoos: Two visitors reported in 2026 that tattoos are permitted at this facility. · 2 visitors, May 2026 – Jun 2026
- Price: Most reviews from 2026 cite 900 yen; one 2025-12 review notes a price increase to 900 yen. · 6 visitors, Dec 2025 – Jul 2026
- Private bath: Visitors mention family/private baths available for up to four people; one review cites a 3500 yen plan including private bath. · 3 visitors, Dec 2025 – Jun 2026
- Bathing arrangement: All baths are mixed-gender; swimwear or disposable paper shorts are mandatory. · 4 visitors, Feb 2026 – Jun 2026
Atmosphere
The bath
What you’ll find
Mixed-gender bamboo-forest onsen in Beppu with seven hand-built outdoor baths, mud and steam baths, requiring swimwear; noted for natural spring-fed pools and a cold waterfall.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
0.0Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Outdoor bath
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Outdoor baths
8.0Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Sauna
✓ YesMultiple reviews describe a steam bath or sauna-like structure near a waterfall or within the bath area.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Cold bath
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Private bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Family bath
✓ YesReported by two visitors
View
ForestConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Spring water
Spring type
sulfur, iron springConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Free-flowing (kakenagashi)
✓ FullFresh spring water flows continuously through the bath
Heated
✓ YesMost baths are naturally heated from hot spring sources; some are extremely hot and require caution.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Recirculated
✕ NoReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Indoor baths: All baths are outdoor in the bamboo forest. · 7 visitors, Jan 2026 – Aug 2026
- Outdoor bath: All or nearly all baths are outdoor, scattered throughout a bamboo forest setting. · 2 visitors, Jul 2026 – Aug 2026
- Outdoor baths: Reviews cite approximately seven to eight distinct outdoor baths and pools, including mud bath, steam bath, foot bath, and cold waterfall. · 3 visitors, Dec 2025 – Jul 2026
- Sauna: Multiple reviews describe a steam bath or sauna-like structure near a waterfall or within the bath area. · 8 visitors, Dec 2025 – Aug 2026
- Cold bath: A natural cold waterfall and cold pool are used to cool the body after hot baths. · 2 visitors, Jul 2026 – Aug 2026
- Private bath: Visitors mention family/private baths available for up to four people; one review cites a 3500 yen plan including private bath. · 3 visitors, Dec 2025 – Jun 2026
- Family bath: Family/private baths are available, though details are limited. · 2 visitors, Dec 2025 – May 2026
- View: Baths are nestled within a bamboo forest with views of a natural waterfall, river, and stream. · 4 visitors, Apr 2026 – Aug 2026
- Spring type: Two main spring types: sulfur and iron springs, used separately or combined across different baths. · 3 visitors, Jan 2026 – May 2026
- Free-flowing (kakenagashi): Multiple reviews describe the baths as using natural spring water without recirculation. · 2 visitors, Jan 2026 – Feb 2026
- Heated: Most baths are naturally heated from hot spring sources; some are extremely hot and require caution. · 3 visitors, Jan 2026 – Aug 2026
- Recirculated: Baths use fresh, flowing spring water without recirculation. · 2 visitors, Jan 2026 – Feb 2026
Practical
What you need
Towels
Rental availableReported by two visitors
English signage
✕ NoSignage and communication are primarily in Japanese; one visitor noted the path is confusing for first-time visitors.Reported by two visitors
Parking
✓ Free on siteFrom the facility's listing
Facilities
Rest area
✓ YesReported by one visitor
Restaurant
✕ NoFew food outlets nearby; one review mentions drinks are available for purchase at the bath.Reported by one visitor
How we know this
- Towels: Towels and swimwear garments available for rental at the counter (300 yen for towels, 200 yen for paper swimwear). · 2 visitors, Dec 2025 – Jun 2026
- English signage: Signage and communication are primarily in Japanese; one visitor noted the path is confusing for first-time visitors. · 2 visitors, Feb 2026 – Apr 2026
- Rest area: Benches and chairs for resting are scattered along the path to the baths. · 1 visitor, Aug 2026
- Restaurant: Few food outlets nearby; one review mentions drinks are available for purchase at the bath. · 1 visitor, May 2026
Timing
When to go
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00–17:00 |
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Kamegawa · JR Kyushu3.6 km in a straight line; bus or taxi from the station · step-free station
Address
964 Yuyama 4-gumi, Noda, Beppu, Oita 874-0004〒874-0004 Oita, Beppu, Noda, 964 湯山４組 · From the facility's listing
Show a driver
湯山の里温泉The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+8190-4988-4179Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
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Questions
Common questions
Does Yuyama no Sato Onsen allow tattoos?
Two visitors reported in 2026 that tattoos are permitted at this facility.
Can I visit Yuyama no Sato Onsen without staying overnight?
Multiple visitors reported entering and bathing as day-use guests in 2025–2026.
How much does Yuyama no Sato Onsen cost?
Most reviews from 2026 cite 900 yen; one 2025-12 review notes a price increase to 900 yen.
Is the water free-flowing spring water?
Multiple reviews describe the baths as using natural spring water without recirculation.
