Kumamoto Tamana City
A sauna experience that lets you enjoy a famous hot spring with a silky feel loved by Santoka, along with the charm of Japanese and Western styles
Hotel Shirasagi at Tamana Onsen is a historic hot spring hotel in Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Tamana Onsen, which is said to have been loved by the wandering poet Taneda Santoka, is a simple hot spring with mildly alkaline water and a silky, smooth feel. The large public baths come in two types: the Japanese-style Shirasagiyu, with an open-air bath, and the Western-style Parthenon, whose Greek-inspired design is eye-catching. Men and women alternate daily. Both baths are equipped with authentic dry saunas and cold plunge baths. Day-use bathing is also available, making it a place widely enjoyed by locals and travelers alike.
A simple hot spring with mildly alkaline water, praised for its silky feel. It is gentle on the skin and leaves it soft and smooth after bathing. This famous hot spring, said to have been loved by the wandering poet Taneda Santoka, offers a bathing experience rich with a sense of history. You can also fully enjoy its abundant water quality in a variety of baths, including the Japanese-style open-air bath and the Western-style Parthenon.
A dry sauna installed in both the Japanese-style and Western-style baths. With a moderate temperature setting, it warms the body thoroughly and gradually. The interior is kept clean, allowing you to enjoy the sauna in a calm atmosphere. Since you can enjoy bath areas with different moods on alternating days, it offers a refreshing new experience every time you visit.
A cold plunge bath located just near the sauna. Its pleasant coolness gently cools down your overheated body after a sauna session. The water is not too刺激, so you can soak in it for a long time. After the cold plunge, enjoy the pleasant afterglow in the open-air area (Shirasagiyu) or the resting space inside the bath area.
[Day-use bathing] 11:00-21:00 (last admission 20:00)
