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Onsens in Oita Prefecture

Beppu's world-famous steam vents and therapeutic mud baths

Oita (大分県, Oita-ken) is Japan’s onsen paradise, home to Beppu and Yufuin, two of the country’s most famous hot spring resorts. The prefecture is also known for its unique sand baths and steaming "hell" hot springs. The capital city is Oita.

Top Onsen in Oita Prefecture

Picture of the main baths of Takegarawa Onsen in Oita, Kyushu
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Takegarawa Onsen
Oita, Kyushu
4.1
Indoor baths
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Chloride water
From ¥300 / ¥1,500 (sand bath)
Picture of the main baths of Shibaseki Onsen in Oita, Kyushu
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Shibaseki Onsen
Oita, Kyushu
4.3
Outdoor baths
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Simple water
From ¥300
Picture of the main baths of Kannawa Onsen in Oita, Kyushu
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Kannawa Onsen
Oita, Kyushu
4.3
Steam baths
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Simple water
From ¥700
Picture of the main baths of Sakura Yu Onsen in Oita, Kyushu
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Sakura Yu Onsen
Oita, Kyushu
4.3
Indoor baths
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Acidic water
From ¥500 / ¥2,000 for family baths
Picture of the main baths of Hyotan Onsen in Oita, Kyushu
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Hyotan Onsen
Oita, Kyushu
4.2
Indoor baths
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Chloride water
From ¥1,080
Picture of the main baths of Kaimonji Onsen in Oita, Kyushu
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Kaimonji Onsen
Oita, Kyushu
4.1
Indoor baths
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Carbonated water
From ¥250

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