Ekimae Koto Onsen
Beppu, Ōita, Japan
- Location
- Beppu, Ōita, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Ekimae Koto Onsen is located in Beppu, Ōita Prefecture, one of Japan's onsen capitals. The sodium-chloride water reaches around 42°C, with the facility offering an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — Ekimae Koto Onsen sits directly in front of Beppu station — the first bath most visitors encounter in Japan's most geothermally active city. The station-front location serves travellers and commuters alike in a city where onsen culture is as routine as the morning train.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.