Tsuetate Onsen Motoyu
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Tsuetate Onsen Motoyu is an ancient hot spring with a history of approximately 1800 years, and is said to have been used as the bath for Emperor Ojin. Surrounded by magnificent nature, this tranquil onsen is the perfect place to unwind and rejuvenate.
Overview
Tsuetate Onsen Motoyu is an ancient hot spring in Oguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture, boasting a history of approximately 1800 years. Legend has it that it was used as the bath for Emperor Ojin, and the Motoyu communal bath continues to draw from the same source. The onsen town retains the atmosphere of an old-fashioned hot spring resort, nestled in a valley along the Tsuetate River. The Motoyu communal bath is a mixed-gender bath with relatively hot water. The stone bath contains chloride spring water. The onsen town offers a variety of accommodations, restaurants, and souvenir shops, making it perfect for a leisurely stroll. Tsuetate Onsen is famous for its town-wide "Koinobori Festival," featuring numerous carp streamers adorning the Tsuetate River in May. Surrounded by abundant nature, a short trip from the onsen town will reveal the majestic beauty of Mount Aso, the Kuju mountain range, grasslands, and valleys. Tsuetate Onsen is a perfect hot spring destination for those seeking relaxation amidst history and nature.
Basic Information
- Address
- 4217 Shimojou, Oguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Kumamoto
- Access
- ・Take the Kyushu Sankyo Bus bound for Tsuetate Onsen from Aso Station on the JR Kyushu Hohi Main Line, and get off at the final stop. ・Take the Hita Bus bound for Tsuetate Onsen from Hita Station on the JR Kyushu Kudama Line, and get off at the final stop. ・Take the Fukuoka - Kurokawa Onsen highway bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Highway Bus Terminal or Hakata Bus Terminal and get off at "Tsuetate Onsen". ・63km from the Kumamoto Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway via National Route 57 and National Route 212. ・25km south on National Route 212 from the Hita Interchange on the Oita Expressway. To reach the onsen town, enter the old road next to the Tsuetate Tunnel, not the tunnel itself. Show route
- Op.Hours
- Monday: 24 hours, Tuesday: 24 hours, Wednesday: 24 hours, Thursday: 24 hours, Friday: 24 hours, Saturday: 24 hours, Sunday: 24 hours
- Cld.Days
- None
- Fee
- Adults: ¥400, Children: ¥200
- INFO
- This is a mixed-gender bath. Please bring your own towel.
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