Tanukiyu

Natural cold plunge baths known as Life Water and the signature cave sauna

Kagoshima Kagoshima City

Hanano Onsen Tanukiyu is a day-use hot spring facility surrounded by nature in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. All of the baths and water use a luxurious 100% free-flowing supply from underground. In addition to a far-infrared sauna, the facility features a rare cave sauna where spring water actually flows through the room. After the sauna, guests cool off in a potable, smooth-tasting underground-water cold plunge bath. There are three cold plunge baths of different sizes, and in the outdoor area you can cool down while gazing at the stars and the forest. Soak in the slightly viscous, mild simple hot spring, and a classic way to finish is to enjoy the exquisite local chicken steak after bathing.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

From the showers to the faucets, the facility uses a luxurious 100% free-flowing hot spring supply. The spring is a simple hot spring with a slightly viscous, silky feel. Surrounded by forest, the outdoor baths, waterfall shower, bubbling baths and a variety of other pools let you fully enjoy the source spring.

Sauna

Far-infrared sauna

80°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeInfrared Heater

Capacity10people

Men'sWomen's

A conventional dry sauna with two tiers of seating in the bathing area. A far-infrared stove gently warms the room, maintaining a comfortable humidity level with minimal discomfort. You can relax and sweat while watching TV.

Cave sauna

60°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeInfrared Heater

Capacity16people

Men'sWomen's

A cave-style sauna located in the outdoor area. Potable natural spring water flows inside the room, and the sound of the stream is soothing. Although the temperature runs a bit lower, the far-infrared effect warms you to the core, allowing surprisingly thorough sweating.

Cold Bath

Outdoor cold plunge bath (large)

18°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity12people

Flow-through
Men'sWomen's

A spacious outdoor cold plunge bath. It uses 100% free-flowing, high-quality groundwater known as Life Water, which is safe to drink. Fresh water gushes from a spout adorned with a crystal, and its smooth touch envelops the body.

Outdoor cold plunge bath (small)

18°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity4people

Flow-through
Men'sWomen's

A smaller cold plunge bath located right next to the large one. It also uses the same top-quality free-flowing groundwater. While gazing at the forest, you can enjoy a quiet, private cooldown time.

Indoor cold plunge bath

18°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity4people

Flow-through
Men'sWomen's

An indoor cold plunge bath within the bathing area. It is positioned for easy access from the sauna so you can quickly cool your heated body. A cup is provided at the flow outlet, making it convenient to hydrate while bathing.

Business Hours

Monday
06:00〜00:00
Tuesday
06:00〜00:00
Wednesday
06:00〜00:00
Thursday
06:00〜00:00
Friday
06:00〜00:00
Saturday
06:00〜00:00
Sunday
06:00〜00:00
Holiday
06:00〜00:00

Closed Days: None

Address

4467 Ishiki-cho, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima 890-0003, Japan

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Gender Access

Gender Separated

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