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It feels like a typical public bath for local residents. Of course, I don't mean that to be sarcastic. The bathing fee is 450 yen for adults, and it feels like a hot spring that's perfect not only for local residents, but also for passing tourists like motorcyclists to wash off a sweat. I didn't use it myself, but there are private and capsule rooms available, so it might be worth staying overnight. (However, there's no dining hall, so you might have to order instant noodles. *Hot water is available, but be sure to check.) Shampoo and body soap are provided in the bathhouse. Hair dryers are also provided. The bathtub is a little noticeably old, but it's not a problem. However, I personally found the water too hot and felt like the cold bath was often monopolized. Even though there's a sign saying "Silent Bathing" inside the bathhouse, there are still a lot of people chatting. However, it wasn't annoying, and the locals seemed to be friendly and sociable, so I didn't find it bothersome. I stopped here while on a road trip, so I don't know if I'll be able to come back, but it was a nostalgic hot spring that reminded me of a public bathhouse from the end of the Showa era.

A homely hot spring inn. Located near the center of Miyakonojo City, quite close to Nishi-Miyakonojo Station. The lobby is small, but it's packed with various amenities and feels intimate. The admission fee to the hot spring is so cheap you wonder if it's really worth it these days. They also offer great value passes, and if you become a LINE member you can enter a lottery for half price. The bath area isn't large, but it's spacious enough and there's even a sauna. There is no open-air bath, but the men's bath is outdoors so you can cool off in the fresh air. Overall, I recommend it.

This hot spring specializes in saunas. It's a must-visit for sauna lovers. The sauna is hot and just the right temperature, and it's spacious. The cold bath is also spacious. There are outdoor chairs and beds for resting. The bathtub is a little compact. However, the bathing fee is 450 yen, and the staff are friendly. There is also a large parking lot. I had no complaints. Apparently you can also stay overnight for a low price. It's wonderful. They also sell bread and vegetables at low prices inside the store.

It's open until 11pm, which is helpful. The interior is neither too old nor too new, making it easy to visit. The baths have conditioner shampoo and body soap. There is a sauna, a Hirome waterfall bath, and a cold bath. There are local drinks available for after-bath refreshments, and there is a vending machine with Coca-Cola bottles, so it's well-equipped.

Since it was just before noon on a weekday, there were only two other people bathing. I was able to relax and enjoy the bath, feeling like I had it all to myself. There are two types of cold baths, one of which is ice cold. It feels great after the sauna. I also had a Korean ginseng Iyoshi cola after the bath. I felt energized.