Akiba no Yu
Beppu, Oita, Japan
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- Location
- Beppu, Oita, Japan
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Akiba no Yu is an onsen in Beppu, Oita prefecture, Japan, a town renowned for its density of hot springs. The sulfurous water here emerges at 44°C, filling an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — 'Akiba no Yu' (秋葉の湯 — autumn leaf spring) evokes the fiery red and gold foliage of Beppu's surrounding volcanic hills in November; the name also references Akiha-san (fire prevention deity), reflecting Beppu's constant volcanic energy. Located in the world's second-most geothermally active city, Akiba no Yu taps into Beppu's extraordinary underground system where 10+ water types — from clear to milky white, brown to blue, mud to salt — emerge within a few square kilometers.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.