[Confidential] Popular hot springs and luxury accommodations in Kyushu!? Famous hot springs like Kurokawa, Beppu, and Yufuin that you'll want to experience at least once.

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• September 2, 2026

Four recommended hot spring resorts for your Kyushu trip

1: Oita/Beppu Onsen

Beppu Onsen boasts the largest number of hot springs and the highest volume of hot spring water in Japan. The city has eight hot spring areas known as "Beppu Hatto," each with its own unique charm, including Kannawa Onsen, Myoban Onsen, Kankaiji Onsen, and Hotta Onsen. One of its attractions is the variety of hot springs available, such as sulfur springs, mud baths, steam baths, and sand baths. In addition, the colorful "Hell Tour," featuring seven hot springs including "Umi Jigoku" (Sea Hell) and "Chinoike Jigoku" (Blood Pond Hell), is a popular tourist spot. It is accessible from Fukuoka in about two hours, and there are many mountain hot spring resorts in the surrounding area where you can enjoy open-air baths while admiring the night view.
Beppu Onsen:https://beppu-tourism.com/
 

2: Oita Prefecture, Yufuin Onsen

This hot spring resort town, centered around Mount Yufu and Lake Kinrin, is popular for its gentle, simple hot springs. In the early morning, a mystical morning mist hangs over Lake Kinrin. The town also features sweets shops, general stores, and craft shops, making it highly popular with travelers who prefer a relaxed atmosphere. Combining a stay here with a visit to the nearby Kuju Plateau is also highly recommended.
Yufuin Onsen:https://yufuin.gr.jp/

3: Kurokawa Onsen, Kumamoto

©Kumamoto Tourism Federation

Located in the mountains of Aso, Kurokawa Onsen is famous as a hot spring resort where you can enjoy visiting various hot springs with a "bathing pass." Each inn has a different type of spring water, such as sulfur springs, iron-rich springs, and chloride springs, allowing you to enjoy a variety of baths. The open-air rock bath along the stream is particularly picturesque and is known as one of Kyushu's most secluded hot springs.
Kurokawa Onsen:https://kumamoto.guide/spots/detail/1756

4: Kagoshima, Kirishima Onsen

© Kagoshima Prefectural Tourism Federation

Kirishima Onsen has long been known as a famous hot spring resort, and is also famous as the place where Sakamoto Ryoma and his wife, Oryo, went on their honeymoon. Kirishima Shrine is also located nearby. With its rich natural beauty and relatively few people, it is a recommended hot spring resort for those who want to leisurely explore southern Kyushu.
Kirishima Onsen:https://www.city-kirishima.jp/kirikan/kanko/onsen/shokai.html

Recommended luxury accommodations in Kyushu

1: Oita Prefecture "GLAMPING CABIN AJIMU"

All cabins are private, detached units equipped with a dedicated dining area, bathroom, and toilet. Guests can enjoy a semi-open-air bath while feeling the breeze blowing through the vineyards, and savor an authentic Italian dinner. The luxurious menu includes roast duck, beef stewed in red wine, lobster, and Italian-style bouillabaisse (available only in winter).

2: Kumamoto Prefecture "Glamping Resort Kumamoto Yoshimuta"

This glamping resort is surrounded by the abundant nature of Kumamoto. All guest rooms are equipped with a private pool (heated) and an authentic Finnish sauna. You can enjoy the sauna while taking in the scenery. For dinner, we offer a BBQ using local ingredients such as Kumamoto's famous "Akaushi" beef, and you are also welcome to bring your own ingredients.

3: Fukuoka Prefecture "GLAMPDOME FUKUOKA FUKUTSU"

This luxurious glamping facility boasts a location overlooking the Genkai Sea. Guests can enjoy unlimited gelato in a variety of flavors, and each room is equipped with a private toilet and bathroom. A private bonfire area and a vegetable market for use during BBQs are also available. For dinner, guests can enjoy a luxurious BBQ featuring plenty of ingredients from the Fukuoka area. A wide variety of dishes are available, including pork belly, oysters, and a hot pot dish with sakura shrimp and cabbage.

4: Kagoshima Prefecture "napoo KaLa beach resort"

This beach resort is located near the white sandy beaches of Akune City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Blessed with a warm climate year-round, it offers a variety of marine activities, including SUP (stand-up paddleboarding). For dinner, guests can enjoy a luxurious BBQ featuring A5-grade Kuroge Wagyu beef steak, a selection of Kagoshima-produced meats, fresh seafood, and grilled vegetables.

5: Hyuga Village, Miyazaki Prefecture

This glamping facility in Hyuga, Miyazaki, offers a relaxing stay while enjoying the sea breeze. All rooms are equipped with shower rooms, and each site is approximately 100 square meters in size. Popular amenities such as a tent sauna and a cold plunge pool are also available.

6: Nagasaki Prefecture "Ocean View Glamping Grasshouse"

This ocean-view glamping experience is limited to one group per day. Guests can also use the open-air bath with a view at a nearby hotel, and at night, they can enjoy a sky full of stars all to themselves. The luxurious BBQ, featuring Nagasaki-produced beef, pork, chicken, and salt-grilled sea bream, is another highlight. Guests can relax on the wooden deck terrace while gazing at the sea.

Hot spring etiquette

• Before getting into the bathtub, be sure to wash your body first.
• - It is considered good manners to place small towels on the edge of the bathtub or on your head, rather than putting them in the bathtub.
• ・Make sure your hair doesn't get into the bathtub.
• ・Don't stay in the bath for too long; take breaks in between. Also, remember to stay hydrated before and after bathing.
• ・With glamping that includes a private hot spring, you can enjoy an open-air bath while gazing at the night sky without worrying about being seen by others.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Hot Springs in Kyushu

1: What is the difference between glamping with a hot spring and a traditional Japanese inn with a hot spring?

Glamping with hot springs often features private open-air baths or private hot springs in each guest room, eliminating the need to use public baths. It's popular with couples and families because guests can also enjoy outdoor activities such as saunas and BBQs.

2: Are hot spring inns in Kyushu suitable for families with children?

Many glamping facilities offer private baths and gardens, making them ideal for families with children. Please check the accommodation conditions before booking.

3: Isn't it cold to go to a hot spring in Kyushu during the winter?

In fact, winter is the best season to enjoy hot springs. Many facilities are equipped with air conditioning and heating, allowing you to enjoy open-air baths while gazing at snowscapes or a sky full of stars.

Summary

On your trip to Kyushu, be sure to experience a relaxing hot spring bath surrounded by forests and starry skies. From Beppu and Yufuin in northern Kyushu to Kurokawa and Kirishima in southern Kyushu, each area has its own unique charm. Choose a hot spring inn that suits your travel style and enjoy a luxurious moment unique to Kyushu.

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