IwaiOnsenYunoyadoSagura

A hot spring inn with a scorching sauna and a natural cold plunge bath

Kumamoto Hitoyoshi City

Iwai Onsen Yunoyado Sagura is a hot spring inn with a free-flowing natural spring located in Hitoyoshi City. Day-trip bathing is available and the facility is very popular with locals. Its standout feature is an extremely hot dry sauna that reaches around 100°C. The deep natural cold plunge bath pairs perfectly with it, allowing guests to enjoy a thorough hot-cold contrast bathing experience.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A 100% free-flowing natural hot spring, hypotonic and weakly alkaline. Facilities also include a walking bath, an electric bath, and an open-air bath.

Sauna

Sauna

100°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeInfrared Heater

Capacity12people

Men'sWomen's

A spacious three-tier dry sauna. Powerful heat from a gas stove creates intense heat, offering a scorching experience at around 100°C.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

20°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity4people

Flow-through
Men'sWomen's

A cold plunge bath with a depth of 80–110 cm. Filled with soft-feeling natural water, its mild chill gently envelops a heated body.

Business Hours

Monday
07:00〜22:30
Tuesday
07:00〜22:30
Wednesday
07:00〜22:30
Thursday
07:00〜22:30
Friday
07:00〜22:30
Saturday
07:00〜22:30
Sunday
07:00〜22:30
Holiday
07:00〜22:30

Closed Days: None

Address

154-1 Nishimashita-machi, Hitoyoshi-shi, Kumamoto Prefecture 868-0072, Japan

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

Tattoo Policy
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