Hidamari Onsen; Hana no Yu
Beppu, Ōita, Japan
- Location
- Beppu, Ōita, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- 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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Located in Beppu, Japan's onsen capital in Ōita Prefecture, Hidamari Onsen Hana no Yu offers sulfurous water at 44°C. The facility combines an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — In Beppu, the world's second-most productive geothermal city after Yellowstone, Hana no Yu (flower waters) brings a touch of floral elegance to the raw power of sulfurous springs; the sunny hideaway (hidamari) atmosphere provides welcome warmth between visiting Beppu's eight famous Jigoku (hell) boiling ponds in various otherworldly colors.
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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 water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.