Samata no Yu
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A natural alkaline simple hot spring known for its slightly viscous, silky-feeling water. The facility offers a variety of baths, including a large open-air bath, hinoki indoor baths, and walking baths.
Bijin no Yu set amid the natural surroundings of Misato Town
Kumamoto Misato Town
Samata no Yu, located next to the Misato Roadside Station, is a natural hot spring facility set in a superb location along a clear stream amid beautiful nature. Alongside the alkaline simple hot spring known as Bijin no Yu, which leaves skin feeling silky, the facility features a far-infrared sauna and a deep groundwater-fed cold plunge bath, offering an exceptional refreshment experience.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A natural alkaline simple hot spring known for its slightly viscous, silky-feeling water. The facility offers a variety of baths, including a large open-air bath, hinoki indoor baths, and walking baths.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity15people
A dry sauna heated by a far-infrared stove. Relax and work up a good sweat while enjoying the outside view through the windows and the TV.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity5people
A deep cold plunge bath fed by a flow-through groundwater source. Its enveloping, pleasant chill soothes an overheated body.
Closed Days: None
705 Samata, Misato, Shimomashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture 861-4412, Japan
Gender Access
Mixed Gender

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Bijin no Yu set amid the natural surroundings of Misato Town
Kumamoto Misato Town
Samata no Yu, located next to the Misato Roadside Station, is a natural hot spring facility set in a superb location along a clear stream amid beautiful nature. Alongside the alkaline simple hot spring known as Bijin no Yu, which leaves skin feeling silky, the facility features a far-infrared sauna and a deep groundwater-fed cold plunge bath, offering an exceptional refreshment experience.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A natural alkaline simple hot spring known for its slightly viscous, silky-feeling water. The facility offers a variety of baths, including a large open-air bath, hinoki indoor baths, and walking baths.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity15people
A dry sauna heated by a far-infrared stove. Relax and work up a good sweat while enjoying the outside view through the windows and the TV.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity5people
A deep cold plunge bath fed by a flow-through groundwater source. Its enveloping, pleasant chill soothes an overheated body.
Closed Days: None
705 Samata, Misato, Shimomashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture 861-4412, Japan
Gender Access
Mixed Gender

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