A long-established Amakusa inn where you can unwind with sunsets over the East China Sea and a Roman-style public bath
Kumamoto Amakusa City
"Amakusa Shimoda Onsen Boyo-kaku" is a hot spring ryokan on the west coast of Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, known for its spectacular sunset views. Guests can fully enjoy Shimoda Onsen, which has a history of 800 years since it first opened, in a spacious Roman-style public bath adorned with stained glass. From the open-air bath with free-flowing natural spring water, you can gaze out over the beautiful horizon selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Sunsets and spend a soul-cleansing moment. The public bath is also equipped with a sauna, making it easy to refresh with alternating hot-spring and sauna bathing. Its creative kaiseki cuisine, made with fresh seafood caught off the coast of Amakusa, is also highly regarded.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
Shimoda Onsen is said to have begun about 800 years ago, when a white heron was seen healing its injuries there. It is beloved as a skin-beautifying bath with a smooth, gentle feel. At Boyo-kaku, this historic spring is offered as free-flowing natural water. In the Roman-style indoor bath adorned with stained glass and the open-air bath where you can feel the sea breeze, you can savor a blissful moment of soaking in the soft water.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
A dry sauna attached to the Roman-style public bath. In a calm atmosphere, you can slowly work up a pleasant sweat. Using the sauna after warming up in the hot spring leaves both body and mind feeling refreshed. Paired with the spacious bathhouse, it offers a luxurious totonou experience.
Closed Days: None
1201 Shimoda Kita, Amakusa-cho, Amakusa City, Kumamoto 863-2803
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Gender Separated
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A long-established Amakusa inn where you can unwind with sunsets over the East China Sea and a Roman-style public bath
Kumamoto Amakusa City
"Amakusa Shimoda Onsen Boyo-kaku" is a hot spring ryokan on the west coast of Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, known for its spectacular sunset views. Guests can fully enjoy Shimoda Onsen, which has a history of 800 years since it first opened, in a spacious Roman-style public bath adorned with stained glass. From the open-air bath with free-flowing natural spring water, you can gaze out over the beautiful horizon selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Sunsets and spend a soul-cleansing moment. The public bath is also equipped with a sauna, making it easy to refresh with alternating hot-spring and sauna bathing. Its creative kaiseki cuisine, made with fresh seafood caught off the coast of Amakusa, is also highly regarded.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
Shimoda Onsen is said to have begun about 800 years ago, when a white heron was seen healing its injuries there. It is beloved as a skin-beautifying bath with a smooth, gentle feel. At Boyo-kaku, this historic spring is offered as free-flowing natural water. In the Roman-style indoor bath adorned with stained glass and the open-air bath where you can feel the sea breeze, you can savor a blissful moment of soaking in the soft water.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
A dry sauna attached to the Roman-style public bath. In a calm atmosphere, you can slowly work up a pleasant sweat. Using the sauna after warming up in the hot spring leaves both body and mind feeling refreshed. Paired with the spacious bathhouse, it offers a luxurious totonou experience.
Closed Days: None
1201 Shimoda Kita, Amakusa-cho, Amakusa City, Kumamoto 863-2803
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more