Kokonoe Yamanami Bokujo; Makiba no Onsenkan
Kokonoe, Oita, Japan
- Location
- Kokonoe, Oita, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Kokonoe Yamanami Bokujo, including its Makiba no Onsenkan bath, is located in Kokonoe, Oita Prefecture. The thermal, sodium-chloride water emerges at 42°C, pH 7.3. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna are available.
Insider tip — 'Makiba no Onsenkan' (牧場の温泉館 — ranch hot spring hall) at Kokonoe Yamanami Bokujo — a highland ranch and hot spring along the famous Yamanami Highway (やまなみハイウェイ), one of Kyushu's most spectacular scenic drives crossing the Kuju volcanic highlands. The Yamanami Highway links Beppu to Kumamoto across a landscape of volcanic peaks, crater lakes, wild horses, and open highland meadows. A ranch hot spring along this iconic road offers thermal bathing with sweeping panoramic views over the Kuju highland plateau.
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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 thermal & sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.