HitoyoshiOnsenNabeya

Panoramic sauna with self-löyly overlooking the Kuma River

Kumamoto Hitoyoshi City

An observation large public bath on the top floor of the new wing of the long-established Hitoyoshi Onsen ryokan Nabeya. Located in an excellent spot overlooking the Kuma River and the Hitoyoshi Castle ruins, the facility includes a sauna where guests can do self-löyly (Note: as of February 2026 the men's sauna is reported out of order; please confirm in advance). Enjoy a special healing time with the sauna's beautiful views and a continuously replenished, soft cold plunge bath.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Panoramic large bath and open-air bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A slightly silky, weakly alkaline, 100% free-flowing natural hot spring known as a skin-beautifying bath. The view from the open-air bath is also exceptional.

Sauna

Panoramic sauna

90°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity5people

Men'sWomen's

A spectacular sauna with a large window overlooking the clear flow of the Kuma River. Guests can enjoy self-löyly by pouring aromatic water onto the stove, surrounded by pleasant humidity and fragrance.

Cold Bath

Cold plunge bath

19°C

Water QualityTap Water

Capacity3people

Men'sWomen's

A cold plunge bath continuously fed from a tap. The pure, soft water gently cools your heated body.

Business Hours

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

Closed Days: None

Address

22-2 Kokonokamachi, Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto 868-0004, Japan

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Mixed Gender

Tattoo Policy
Unknown (Please Check)
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