Onsen

Since 1922, Hyotan Onsen in Beppu’s Kannawa district has filled its baths with 100°C spring water cooled by bamboo, without diluting it with tap water. In […]

Beppu has more hot spring sources and a greater volume of hot spring water than anywhere else in Japan. But sheer volume is only part of […]

Suginoi Hotel sits 250 meters above Beppu Bay with three buildings and three onsen zones — Tanayu's terraced open-air baths, the swimsuit-friendly Aqua Garden, and guests-only Sorayu. Day-use hours, tattoo rules and how to get there from Beppu Station.

Beppu has three very different sand baths — historic Takegawara Onsen downtown, the seafront SHONIN PARK Sand Spa, and steam-heated Hyotan Onsen in Kannawa. Compare time limits, reservations, hours and access to find the sunayu that suits you.

Have Tattoos but Still Want to Enjoy an Onsen in Japan? Beppu Welcomes You Let’s clear up the biggest worry for many travelers to Japan right […]

Maybe you love the idea of Japanese hot springs but aren’t quite ready to go “completely naked” with strangers. Maybe you have tattoos and are worried […]

Welcome to Beppu, the onsen capital of Japan! You’re about to enjoy one of the most relaxing and culturally rich experiences Japan has to offer. But […]

Why Choose a Private Onsen or Room with Open-Air Bath in Beppu? Welcome to Beppu, the hot spring capital of Japan! While the traditional image of […]

When it comes to the best onsen in Japan, Beppu Onsen is certainly one of the best. Producing a staggering 125,000 liters of hot spring water […]