AmamiOnsenYamatoHanahanaBeachResort

Amami's only authentic natural hot spring and a spectacular sauna experience that lets you dive into the sea

Kagoshima Yamato Village

"Amami Onsen Yamato Hanahana Beach Resort" is a beach resort in Yamato Village on Amami Oshima, an island recognized as a World Natural Heritage site, where the sea and forest meet. You can enjoy Amami's only authentic natural hot spring, Nyuchiguaho no Yu, which gushes up from 1,600 m underground, in an open-air bath with a spectacular view of the East China Sea. In addition to a full-fledged sauna equipped with auto löyly, there is also an outdoor wood-stove sauna. Visitors are captivated by the tropical-region-only extreme totonou experience of diving from the sauna into the pool via a water slide.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

Amami Oshima's only authentic natural hot spring, gushing from 1,600 m underground. In the spectacular open-air bath overlooking the East China Sea, you can enjoy the free-flowing spring water while listening to the sound of the waves. True to the name Nyuchiguaho, which means the blessing of life, the gentle slightly alkaline water deeply soothes both body and mind. At sunset, you can enjoy a mystical bathing experience while watching the sun sink below the horizon.

Sauna

Dry Sauna

85°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity12people

Men'sWomen's

A full-scale Finnish-style sauna equipped with auto löyly, installed inside the large bath area. The room, filled with the aroma of wood, offers a calm, softly lit space where you can work up a good sweat in focus. Regular auto löyly keeps the humidity at an ideal level, and the pleasant heat envelops your entire body. In this quiet environment without a TV, you can spend a luxurious moment facing yourself.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

17°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity3people

Flow-through
Men'sWomen's

Luxuriously using natural underground water drawn from Amami's rich land in a free-flowing system. The water, kept at around 17°C throughout the year, is astonishingly clear and soft on the skin. Its crisp coolness instantly tightens your body after the sauna and brings blissful refreshment. Cool down while feeling the tropical breeze and being surrounded by the gifts of nature.

Business Hours

Monday
09:00〜22:00
Tuesday
09:00〜22:00
Wednesday
09:00〜22:00
Thursday
09:00〜22:00
Friday
09:00〜22:00
Saturday
09:00〜22:00
Sunday
09:00〜22:00
Holiday
09:00〜22:00

Closed Days: None

Address

1233 Odana, Yamato Village, Oshima District, Kagoshima 894-3106

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

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Tattoo Policy
No Tattoos
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