TamanaOnsenTsukasanoYu

Kumamoto Tamana City

Tamana Onsen Tsukasa no Yu is a day-use hot spring facility in Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Using the Tamana Onsen hot spring source with a history of 1300 years, it offers four types of free-flowing baths in a vast large bath area of about 560 tsubo, including cypress baths made from Kiso hinoki, a natural hot spring bath, pot baths, and rock baths. In the open-air baths, you can enjoy a soak while gazing at a 60 m waterfall, and three types of sauna, dry sauna, steam sauna, and salt sauna, warm your body from deep within. It also features Asian relaxation, a restaurant, and banquet halls, offering a wide range of ways to enjoy one of western Japan's largest hot spring resorts.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Tamana Onsen

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

Tamana Onsen, with 1300 years of history, is a famous hot spring long beloved as a beauty hot spring. It is a colorless, clear, mildly alkaline simple hot spring with a slightly silky feel. Four types of baths are offered as free-flowing natural spring baths: a full natural cypress bath made from Kiso hinoki, a natural spring bath in granite, a pot bath made of Shigaraki ware, and a rock bath made of iron plate stone, each offering its own atmosphere and water feel. It is said to help smooth and refine the skin and to be effective for rheumatism, neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, and sensitivity to cold. In the open-air baths, you can relax and enjoy a soak while looking at a 60 m waterfall.

Sauna

Dry Sauna

90°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeInfrared Heater

Capacity20people

Men'sWomen's

A dry sauna that warms the body all the way to the core with the heat of far infrared rays. Even at a relatively low temperature setting, it delivers excellent sweating effects and helps draw out sweat slowly and thoroughly. A large TV is installed inside, so you can sweat comfortably while spending a pleasant time.

Steam Sauna

60°C

Sauna TypeSteam Sauna

Stove TypeBuilt-in Stove

Capacity10people

Men'sWomen's

A steam sauna where soft mist envelops your entire body. The steam opens your pores and washes away impurities along with sweat. With higher humidity than a dry sauna, it warms the body with gentle heat while making breathing easier. It is also expected to have moisturizing benefits after bathing, leaving the skin feeling soft and hydrated for longer.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

18°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity10people

Men's

Business Hours

Monday
09:00〜22:00
Tuesday
09:00〜22:00
Wednesday
09:00〜22:00
Thursday
09:00〜22:00
Friday
09:00〜22:00
Saturday
09:00〜22:00
Sunday
07:00〜22:00
Holiday
07:00〜22:00

Closed Days: None

Address

656-1 Rikkenji Higashidan, Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture

Onsen & Spa Facilities (Super Sento, Sauna, Spa)

Gender Access

Gender Separated

Tattoo Policy
No tattoo-specific restriction
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