BeppuKannawaOnsenYamanaminoYu

Beppu bathing with Mt. Tsurumi spring water dual-chiller cold plunge and six types of saunas

Oita Beppu City

Beppu Kannawa Onsen Yamanami no Yu is a comprehensive hot-bath complex in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture. Guests can enjoy the Yama no Yu and Umi no Yu bathing areas on alternating days; both feature an outdoor relaxation deck and an extra-cold plunge bath kept chilled by dual chillers. The saunas include six types: an auto-löyly IKI sauna, a self-löyly Ennetsu Jigoku, Nordic-style aroma, salt, thirteen-herb kampo, and a far-infrared stadium sauna. Deep cooling is achieved in cold plunges filled with subsurface spring water from Mt. Tsurumi. The facility also offers 11 private family baths, sauna-equipped private rooms, dormitory accommodation, Korean-style exfoliating scrub (akasuri), and full relaxation services, making it a serious bathing hub.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Beppu Kannawa Onsen

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A natural hot spring drawing from the Kannawa source, one of Beppu's eight hot-spring areas. Both Yama no Yu and Umi no Yu offer large indoor baths and open-air baths where you can leisurely soak in high-quality Beppu waters. Umi no Yu includes four types of jet baths, an electric bath, walk baths, and waterfall baths, while Yama no Yu also has various jet baths, open-air baths, and waterfall baths. Between sauna sessions, you can enjoy a variety of tubs as if touring different hot springs.

Sauna

Far-Infrared Stadium Sauna

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Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Yama no YuUmi no Yu

The main sauna on the Yama no Yu side. Stadium-shaped tiered seating offers a range of height zones so you can choose your preferred temperature. Far-infrared heating warms deeply and gently, producing a soft heat that feels less oppressive and is easy to stay in for longer periods. The spacious area provides a relaxed, roomy sweating experience.

Ennetsu Jigoku Sauna

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Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Yama no YuUmi no Yu

A distinctive self-löyly sauna inspired by Beppu's hells, carrying the characters for flame and heat. Pouring water on the sauna stones sends up a sudden rush of steam, and heat waves swell forward to envelop the body. A glimpse of sky through the window offers a brief sense of calm, creating a striking contrast between searing heat and quietude. This is a room for experienced users who enjoy controlling humidity themselves.

Nordic-Style Aroma Sauna

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Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Yama no YuUmi no Yu

A calm aroma sauna inspired by Northern Europe. You can warm slowly in gentle heat while being wrapped in fragrance. In contrast to saunas that pursue extreme temperatures, this space prioritizes relaxation and provides a pleasant finish when easing into a state of relaxation. It is also handy as a short restful stop between visits to multiple saunas.

Auto-löyly IKI Sauna

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Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Umi no Yu

This sauna adopts the IKI stove, born in Finland, recreating the smoky atmosphere of traditional saunas. Auto-löyly releases bursts of steam at set intervals, maintaining humidity while waves of heat strike the skin. The heat combines softness with a sharp edge, effectively drawing out sweat. Rich wood aromas and an authentic visual atmosphere deliver a genuinely traditional experience.

Mugen Jigoku Salt Sauna (Umi no Yu)

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Sauna TypeSalt Sauna

Umi no Yu

A salt sauna located on the Umi no Yu side. Salt is provided inside the room so you can apply it to your skin while gently sweating at a moderate temperature. The humid air helps condition the skin, offering a different refreshment approach from dry saunas. The design encourages longer stays and is beginner-friendly.

Thirteen-Herb Sauna (Umi no Yu)

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Sauna TypeSteam Sauna

Umi no Yu

A unique sauna filled with the aromas of thirteen different herbal medicines. The kampo steam permeates the room and seems to reach deep into the body with each breath. The gentle temperature makes it easy to stay for extended periods, allowing you to surrender to the scents and achieve a distinctive relaxation experience.

Cold Bath

Dual-Chiller Extra-Cold Spring Plunge Bath

16°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Yama no YuUmi no Yu

Sourced from subsurface spring water of Mt. Tsurumi and continuously chilled by two cooling units (dual chillers), this extra-cold plunge bath is available in both Yama no Yu and Umi no Yu. It quickly resets the body temperature raised by the sauna. The baths are fed with abundant, constantly refreshed water that feels soft on the skin. After the cold plunge, you can unwind slowly on the outdoor relaxation deck.

Business Hours

Monday
12:00〜08:30
Tuesday
12:00〜08:30
Wednesday
12:00〜08:30
Thursday
12:00〜08:30
Friday
12:00〜08:30
Saturday
Closed Days
Sunday
Closed Days
Holiday
Closed Days

Closed Days: Sunday, Holiday, Saturday

Address

1F Diamond Building, 7-2 Kitanaka 4-chome, Beppu City, Oita 874-0845, Japan

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

Gender Access

Gender Separated

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