Kanawa Onsen

Kanawa Onsen is one of the eight distinct thermal zones within Beppu — Japan's most prolific hot spring city on the northeastern coast of Kyushu in Oita Prefecture — where siliceous springs have been in use since ancient times and are referenced in historical records going back over a thousand years. The Kanawa area is noted for its mud baths and sand baths alongside conventional siliceous soaking pools, offering a diverse thermal experience that reflects Beppu's exceptional geological richness with different spring types emerging across different zones of the city. Kanawa's onsen culture embodies the essence of Beppu's extraordinary geothermal heritage, where the sheer volume and diversity of thermal waters have made this city the undisputed capital of Japanese hot spring culture.