Log-cabin style high-temperature sauna and a seasonal outdoor cold plunge
Oita Hita City
Hananoyu is a super sento located in the Urban Town area of Hita City, Oita Prefecture. Beloved by locals, the large public bath offers a variety of tubs including jet baths and waterfall-style shower streams (utase-yu). There are two types of saunas: a log-cabin style dry sauna boasting the highest temperatures in Hita (about 80–88°C) heated by a far-infrared gas stove, and a gentle steam mist sauna. The cold plunge bath is located just in front of the sauna rooms, and on the men's side the outdoor bath is periodically converted into a very large cold plunge as a unique seasonal feature. The open-air area also has foot acupressure stones and relaxation chairs for enjoying the outdoor cool-down.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove Typegas
Capacity18people
A dry sauna using a far-infrared gas stove. It features three-tiered benches and log-cabin style walls. The humidity is moderate, and it feels hotter than the thermometer indicates.
Sauna TypeSteam Sauna
Stove Typeelectric
Capacity8people
A mist sauna where warm water sprays from sprinkler-like nozzles in the ceiling. Even those who dislike dry saunas can work up a gentle sweat here.
Water Qualitytap
Capacity2people
A compact cold plunge located near the center of the bathing area. It is suitably chilled at about 16°C, and you can rinse off at the nearby rinse-off station before entering.
Closed Days: None
939-1 Tomoda, Hita City, Oita Prefecture 877-0077, Japan
Gender Access
Gender Separated
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Log-cabin style high-temperature sauna and a seasonal outdoor cold plunge
Oita Hita City
Hananoyu is a super sento located in the Urban Town area of Hita City, Oita Prefecture. Beloved by locals, the large public bath offers a variety of tubs including jet baths and waterfall-style shower streams (utase-yu). There are two types of saunas: a log-cabin style dry sauna boasting the highest temperatures in Hita (about 80–88°C) heated by a far-infrared gas stove, and a gentle steam mist sauna. The cold plunge bath is located just in front of the sauna rooms, and on the men's side the outdoor bath is periodically converted into a very large cold plunge as a unique seasonal feature. The open-air area also has foot acupressure stones and relaxation chairs for enjoying the outdoor cool-down.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove Typegas
Capacity18people
A dry sauna using a far-infrared gas stove. It features three-tiered benches and log-cabin style walls. The humidity is moderate, and it feels hotter than the thermometer indicates.
Sauna TypeSteam Sauna
Stove Typeelectric
Capacity8people
A mist sauna where warm water sprays from sprinkler-like nozzles in the ceiling. Even those who dislike dry saunas can work up a gentle sweat here.
Water Qualitytap
Capacity2people
A compact cold plunge located near the center of the bathing area. It is suitably chilled at about 16°C, and you can rinse off at the nearby rinse-off station before entering.
Closed Days: None
939-1 Tomoda, Hita City, Oita Prefecture 877-0077, Japan
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more