Spring-fed cold plunge bath and hot springs embraced by nature
Kumamoto Minamiaso Village
Tarutama Onsen Takibiyori is a day-use hot spring facility nestled in the rich nature of Minamiaso. Its signature cold plunge bath uses natural spring water that wells up from the bedrock, and the water quality is so excellent it is drinkable. The sauna enjoyed in the quiet of the forest, the spring-fed cold plunge bath, and the alternating hot-and-cold outdoor baths are truly special.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A simple hot spring with mineral particles floating in the water. The open-air baths, where you can soak while gazing at the babbling mountain stream and waterfalls, offer an exceptional sense of openness.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity4people
A compact dry sauna with a pleasant wood aroma. Set to a mild temperature, it allows you to warm slowly and thoroughly from the core.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity2people
An exquisite cold plunge bath using rock spring water drawn from Sennin Kakure no Iwa. The water has a mellow, clear feel on the skin and is safe to drink.
Closed Days: Wednesday
〒869-1404 2331 Kawayo, Minamiaso-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto, 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.
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Spring-fed cold plunge bath and hot springs embraced by nature
Kumamoto Minamiaso Village
Tarutama Onsen Takibiyori is a day-use hot spring facility nestled in the rich nature of Minamiaso. Its signature cold plunge bath uses natural spring water that wells up from the bedrock, and the water quality is so excellent it is drinkable. The sauna enjoyed in the quiet of the forest, the spring-fed cold plunge bath, and the alternating hot-and-cold outdoor baths are truly special.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A simple hot spring with mineral particles floating in the water. The open-air baths, where you can soak while gazing at the babbling mountain stream and waterfalls, offer an exceptional sense of openness.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity4people
A compact dry sauna with a pleasant wood aroma. Set to a mild temperature, it allows you to warm slowly and thoroughly from the core.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity2people
An exquisite cold plunge bath using rock spring water drawn from Sennin Kakure no Iwa. The water has a mellow, clear feel on the skin and is safe to drink.
Closed Days: Wednesday
〒869-1404 2331 Kawayo, Minamiaso-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto, 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