Matogahama Hot Spring — Local services in Beppu

Nice local onsen. Entrance ¥100, you need to bring your own towel and shampoos. Operating hours 6:30-12:00 & 14:00-22:00, no parking. Beppu onsen stamp at the reception (usually unmanned).

There is a lot of space inside at the changing room which is connected to the bathing area so you can see your stuff while bathing. Medium size tub, rectangle shape, at the center of the bathing area with plenty of space around to wash and two mirrors, very friendly locals. The floor and the tub is made of big tiles and has a nice rustic yellow color. The water is not extremely hot so you can have a nice long soak and has a yellow color which might stain your towel. I Was told that in the past the water was silky blue and famous but at some point they drilled again and then the water turned into the yellow color there is today. Looks quite old and has a nice retro feeling, recommended for a local experience.

Sodium-magnesium bicarbonate spring, pH ?, source 49.5°C, metasilicic acid 226.2mg, gensen...

Yesterday night, the first time that I tried hot spring in Japan, that was ready fun, we followed the local person’s instruction and they’re really nice to me, spring was really hot and you need to switch on the cold water to...

Lovely local onsen for only [¥100]. It's a simple onsen with one bath and few spigots for cold water to rinse yourself. (Located right next to a...