Hyotan Onsen — Family-Run Traditional Bath

Published: Jun 1, 2026

Updated: Jun 1, 2026

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Hyotan Onsen — Family-Run Traditional Bath

Hyotan Onsen (ひょうたん温泉) is a family-operated bathhouse in Kannawa that has won 'Best Onsen in Japan' rankings multiple times in onsen enthusiast polls. The facility contains eight different bath types (indoor hot bath, lukewarm bath, outdoor waterfall bath, steam sauna, sand bath) all using the same source water at different temperatures. The baths are gender-separated traditional style, not mixed bathing.

What distinguishes Hyotan is the falls bath (taki-yu) — a powerful 1.5-meter waterfall of 42°C onsen water that provides natural massage when you sit beneath it.

Opening Hours

9:00–24:00 (last entry 23:00)

Closed: Open year-round

Entrance Fee

¥800 adults (all-day re-entry with wristband). Sand bath +¥1,200. Towel rental ¥200.

Best Season

Year-round; evening (20:00–23:00) for quietest bathing atmosphere

Visit Duration

2–3 hours for full bath circuit (waterfall bath, hot bath, lukewarm bath, steam sauna)

Getting There

Access Information

159-2 Kannawa, Beppu City. 20-minute bus from Beppu Station. Hours: 9:00–24:00 (last entry 23:00). Entry: ¥800 adults. Sand bath: +¥1,200. Towel rental ¥200.

Insider Guide

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**Bath circuit strategy:** Start with the falls bath (taki-yu) while your body is fresh — the waterfall pressure is intense and requires stamina. Progress to regular hot bath, then lukewarm bath, then