OotaninoYu

Amber-colored cloudy hot spring and groundwater-fed cold plunge bath

Kumamoto Kikuyo Town

Ootani no Yu is a natural hot spring facility proud of its amber-colored cloudy water pumped from 1,000 meters underground. The sauna room is a 90°C dry sauna, and a deep cold plunge bath using groundwater is available. There are also open-air baths and outdoor relaxation areas, providing an environment where you can relax both body and mind.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Shimo Ootani Onsen

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

An amber-colored cloudy hot spring rare even in Kyushu. Classified as a chloride and bicarbonate hot spring, it is also known for its skin-beautifying properties.

Sauna

Sauna

90°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity10people

Men'sWomen's

A convection-style stone dry sauna. The two-tiered layout provides solid heat and humidity, allowing for comfortable, thorough sweating.

Cold Bath

Cold plunge bath

19°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity4people

Flow-through
Men'sWomen's

A deep groundwater-fed cold plunge bath with a depth of about 80–110 cm. Its mellow water quality offers a refreshing cooldown.

Business Hours

Monday
10:00〜00:00
Tuesday
10:00〜00:00
Wednesday
Closed Days
Thursday
10:00〜00:00
Friday
10:00〜00:00
Saturday
10:00〜00:00
Sunday
10:00〜00:00
Holiday
10:00〜00:00

Closed Days: Wednesday

Address

3880-14 Harumizu, Kikuyo-machi, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture 869-1102, Japan

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

Gender Access

Gender Separated

Tattoo Policy
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