Kumamoto Kikuchi City

Mochizuki Ryokan, Kikuchi Onsen

A pure Japanese-style inn where you can fully enjoy the famed "beauty bath," selected as one of Japan's 100 best hot springs, with free-flowing natural spring water

Kikuchi Onsen
Onsen Ryokan
Reserved onsen available
Natural Hot Spring
Free-flow from source

About Mochizuki Ryokan, Kikuchi Onsen

"Mochizuki Ryokan, Kikuchi Onsen" is a hot spring inn in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, offering free-flowing natural spring water straight from the source. It prides itself on an abundant flow drawn from the blessings of Mount Aso and the Kikuchi Gorge, and on its "completely natural hot spring," with no added water, no heating, and no circulation. The colorless, clear, silky bathwater is also known as the "beauty bath," and is said to have excellent skin-beautifying effects. The garden open-air bath also features a cascading bath, letting guests spend a deeply soothing time surrounded by the sounds of nature. Special rooms include guest rooms with their own free-flowing natural hot spring bath, allowing you to enjoy the famous water in a private setting. The all-japanese-style rooms built entirely of cypress, together with cuisine made from seasonal ingredients carefully selected by the proprietress, who loves fishing, promise a serene and atmospheric day of relaxation.

Hot SpringONSEN

Free-flow from source

Kikuchi Onsen

The inn uses its own natural spring, bubbling up from the rich nature of Mount Aso and the Kikuchi Gorge, as 100% free-flowing water with no added water, no heating, and no circulation. Its distinctive silky texture and colorless clarity are known for their skin-beautifying effects, earning it the nickname "beauty bath." With a high alkalinity of pH9.4, it leaves your skin moist and refreshed after bathing. The garden open-air bath also offers a cascading bath, allowing you to savor this fresh famous spring with all five senses.

Facility Information

Address: 〒861-1331 Kumamoto Prefecture, Kikuchi City, Waifu 1115-4
Business Hours: 07:00〜00:00
Open Year-Round
Closed Days: Open Year-Round
Gender Access: Gender Separated
Tattoos in the Communal Bath: Unknown (Please Check)
Official Website: View official site

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