YamaeOnsenHotaru

Daily-rotating saunas and abundant natural hot springs

Kumamoto Yamae Village

Yamae Onsen Hotaru is a comprehensive refresh facility located in Yamae Village surrounded by rich nature. The bath areas for men and women alternate daily and feature a far-infrared sauna and a mist sauna, paired perfectly with a groundwater-fed cold plunge bath. You can also enjoy a variety of 12 different baths including low-frequency baths and a negative-ion ceramic plate bath.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A natural sodium bicarbonate hot spring. You can enjoy a variety of baths such as an open-air bath, walking bath, low-frequency bath, and negative-ion ceramic plate bath.

Sauna

Far-infrared sauna

90°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeInfrared Heater

Capacity16people

Men'sWomen's

A far-infrared sauna available in the bath areas that alternate daily between men and women. Mats are replaced regularly, so you can work up a sweat in a clean environment.

Binchotan charcoal onsen steam bath (mist sauna)

0

Sauna TypeSteam Sauna

Men'sWomen's

The mist sauna in the other bath area that alternates daily. It uses Binchotan charcoal and onsen steam, offering a gentle, skin-friendly sauna experience.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

18°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity4people

Men'sWomen's

A deep cold plunge bath continuously fed by groundwater so the water is constantly overflowing. It delivers an invigorating, highly refreshing cooldown.

Business Hours

Monday
08:00〜22:00
Tuesday
08:00〜22:00
Wednesday
08:00〜22:00
Thursday
08:00〜22:00
Friday
08:00〜22:00
Saturday
08:00〜22:00
Sunday
08:00〜22:00
Holiday
08:00〜22:00

Closed Days: None

Address

423 Manei Koko, Yamae Village, Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture 868-0091, Japan

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

Tattoo Policy
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