Bath
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A slightly saline hot spring sourced from 1000m underground. It is effective for neuralgia and muscle pain and provides excellent heat retention after bathing.
Premium refreshment with spectacular views over the Shiranui Sea and exceptional sauna relaxation
Kumamoto Ashikita Town
Otachimisaki Onsen Center in Ashikita Town sits on a hill overlooking the Shiranui Sea and offers spectacular views. The facility features a far-infrared sauna and a cold plunge bath, and the sunset from the outdoor baths is exceptional. In addition, there is a private outdoor sauna using a Finnish wood-fired stove available to one group per day for overnight guests only, where you can enjoy aroma löyly such as Japanese black tea and experience an exceptional totonou (state of perfect relaxation) while immersed in nature.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A slightly saline hot spring sourced from 1000m underground. It is effective for neuralgia and muscle pain and provides excellent heat retention after bathing.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity8people
A far-infrared sauna attached to the main public bath. Work up a good sweat and get ready for open-air relaxation in the outdoor baths while enjoying the view.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove Typewood
Capacity6people
A private sauna limited to one group per day. It uses a Finnish wood-fired stove and offers aroma löyly using ingredients such as Japanese black tea.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity2people
A cold plunge bath to cool your heated body after the sauna. In summer there are sometimes ice-bath events, and you can cool off while looking out over the sea.
Closed Days: None
124 Taura, Ashikita Town, Ashikita District, Kumamoto Prefecture 869-5305, Japan
Gender Access
Gender Separated

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Premium refreshment with spectacular views over the Shiranui Sea and exceptional sauna relaxation
Kumamoto Ashikita Town
Otachimisaki Onsen Center in Ashikita Town sits on a hill overlooking the Shiranui Sea and offers spectacular views. The facility features a far-infrared sauna and a cold plunge bath, and the sunset from the outdoor baths is exceptional. In addition, there is a private outdoor sauna using a Finnish wood-fired stove available to one group per day for overnight guests only, where you can enjoy aroma löyly such as Japanese black tea and experience an exceptional totonou (state of perfect relaxation) while immersed in nature.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A slightly saline hot spring sourced from 1000m underground. It is effective for neuralgia and muscle pain and provides excellent heat retention after bathing.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity8people
A far-infrared sauna attached to the main public bath. Work up a good sweat and get ready for open-air relaxation in the outdoor baths while enjoying the view.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove Typewood
Capacity6people
A private sauna limited to one group per day. It uses a Finnish wood-fired stove and offers aroma löyly using ingredients such as Japanese black tea.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity2people
A cold plunge bath to cool your heated body after the sauna. In summer there are sometimes ice-bath events, and you can cool off while looking out over the sea.
Closed Days: None
124 Taura, Ashikita Town, Ashikita District, Kumamoto Prefecture 869-5305, 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