Nagayu Onsen

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Nagayu Onsen is a hot spring area famous for its carbonated hot springs, considered among the best in Japan, boasting exceptional carbon dioxide concentration, volume, and temperature.

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HighlightsWorld-class carbonated hot springs, known as "Japan's best"
Hot spring town with a variety of unique public and communal bathhouses
Enjoy the hot springs with natural spring flow
Lush natural environment
Drinkable spring water

Basic Information

Address: Nagayu, Naoiri-machi, Taketa City, Oita Prefecture, Japan Search for tourist attractions in Oita

Access: Take the Hohi Main Line to Yufu-Taketa Station, then the Ono Taketa Bus (Tamaki-Taketa～Kujyu～Naoiri Branch Office Line) for 40-50 minutes. Get off at the Nagayu Bus Terminal. The bus travels via Oita Prefectural Road 47 (Taketa-Naoiri Line). One bus runs per hour on weekdays, but service is reduced on Saturdays and Sundays. There are other routes with different destinations and community bus routes, but the operating days, travel times, and fares vary by route. Alternatively, take the Taketa City community bus from Oita Station on the Niyodo Main Line. The journey takes 1 hour and 50 minutes to the Nagayu Bus Terminal. Only two round trips are available per day. This route also passes through Onoyado Station on the Kuju Line (55 minutes travel time). You can also take the Yamabiko Express Bus (six round trips per day) operated by Kyushu Sankyo Bus and Oita Bus between Kumamoto and Oita. Get off at the Takeda Onsen Kasuigetsu stop (approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from Aso Kumamoto Airport) and transfer to a regular bus. Show route

Op.Hours: Varies by facility

Cld.Days: Varies by facility

Fee: Varies by facility

INFO: Nagayu Onsen is surrounded by beautiful nature, so please make sure to take necessary precautions, such as insect repellent, before your visit.

HP: https://www.naga-yu.com/

Overview

Nagayu Onsen, located in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture, is renowned for its carbonated hot springs, considered among the best in Japan and the world, based on their carbon dioxide concentration, volume, and temperature. Its therapeutic effects, including drinking the spring water, are widely known. There are 36 hot spring sources in Nagayu Onsen, ranging from carbonic acid hydrogen salt springs to carbon dioxide springs. The color of the water varies from clear to a yellowish-white depending on the source. Nagayu Onsen has a long history as a spa town, dating back to the Nara period. The hot spring town features a variety of unique public bathhouses and communal bathhouses, perfect for day trips. The "Nagayu Onsen Ryojo Bunka-kan Gomenyu" is a Western-style hot spring facility with a rest area. The "Ramune Onsenkan" is a wooden cottage-style facility known for its clear carbonated spring water. The "Nagayu Rekishi Onsen Denshokan "Bansho-no-yu" offers a historical hot spring experience. "Ganiyu (Kaniyu)" is a free, mixed-gender, stone-built open-air bath located on the Serikawa Riverbed. Nagayu Onsen is nestled in a lush natural environment, offering stunning scenery beyond the hot springs themselves. Visitors can enjoy strolling through the town, hiking in the nearby mountains, fishing in the river, and many other activities. Nagayu Onsen provides a truly refreshing experience for both body and mind.