Top Things to do in Oita Prefecture
Top 10 Thermal Spas in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
Discover the best top things to do in Oita Prefecture, Japan including Satoyama Onsen Shikisainoyu, Yu no Mori Takesen, Lamune Onsen Kan, Kannawa Steam Bath, City Spa Tenku, Akagawa Onsen Akagawaso, Hyoshimizu Onsen, Mugen no Sato Shunkashuto, Hyotan Hot Springs, Kanzaki Onsen Tenkainoyu.
Restaurants in Oita Prefecture
1. Satoyama Onsen Shikisainoyu
2. Yu no Mori Takesen
3. Lamune Onsen Kan
4. Kannawa Steam Bath
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By JoanaS388 - Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
This was an extraordinary experience in itself! This is was a steam room like no other! It is really really hot so not for the faint hearted! The lady at the Onsen although could not speak well English we were able to understand each other. Man one side (left) women on the other side (right). Once in, it is the same rules as in a Japanese public bath, you wash yourself and then get dressed in a yukata (sort of casual home kimono) and then a lovely lady guides you to the steam room (picture attached) Wow! It is hot and very narrow, so you enter almost on your knees and lie down on a bed of grassy straw for 8 min. The lady has a timer so she will let you know when to get out but you can also leave earlier if you need to. But wow, when you are in it is a great feeling of calm and relaxation. This is a really local and very Japanese onsen. LOVED IT!
5. City Spa Tenku
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By myyellowluggage - Brussels, Belgium
I really enjoyed the City Spa, it is situated on the last floor of a central hotel, just next to Oita Station. The price is very reasonable (1900 Yen for complete access Spa+Healing corner / 1500 Yen for spa access only). The spa is very clean and well organized, no need of additional bath/swim clothes or towels, everything is included in the price. You have a two floor spa with inside and outside hot bath, the outside hot bath is particularly impressive as you re on the roof top and can enjoy the pittoresque view. You need to follow accurately the rules mentioned at reception. You can't wear any clothes in inside hot baths but you have to wear a bath cloth for external hot bath (all provided). You will also find a dry and wet sauna and a healing corner with a smooth sauna (huge place to lay and relax at a pleasant temperature), a salt sauna and lounge to rest (specific clothes provided). Of course, you have showers with free beauty products. I spent 2 hours in the City Spa and really enjoyed every minute.
6. Akagawa Onsen Akagawaso
7. Hyoshimizu Onsen
8. Mugen no Sato Shunkashuto
9. Hyotan Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By G_Intl_Travel - Melbourne, Australia
We came here for the Sand bath experience after reading the reviews. This place is relatively new and clean. It looks like it has been renovated and the baths are huge. There are many baths and pools, and they even have a steam bath. We spent nearly 2 hrs here and we came after 7 thinking that they still have the after-hours admission rate. I think they have done away with the night rate and charge everyone the same ¥780 for admission, and ¥380 for yukata rental. Even paying the full price, i would still recommend this place, its well worth it.
