Hot spring Senninyu

The most noteworthy aspects are, of course, location and timing! Hot springs are ubiquitous in the Kunisaki Valley, so you'll find small hot springs nestled in such odd locations. Senninyu, for example, boasts an alkaline hot spring (likely found throughout Kunisaki), with a distinctive, pleasant aroma. It consists of just two baths, an outdoor bath and an indoor bath, and the temperature was probably around 36 degrees Celsius (wow, that's warm). Timing is actually the biggest challenge. Usually, hot springs open around 9 or 10 a.m. and close early at 5 p.m., or perhaps stay open until 9 p.m. But this place, unusually, opens at 1 p.m. Given its location, be sure to consider the timing carefully. This onsen is primarily run by locals, and perhaps because of that, they also offer a meal menu. If you have time, it might be worth a try. Bungotakata City currently operates a municipal shared taxi service! This bus provides a direct route to Sennin-yu, so it's a good idea to plan your arrival/departure accordingly on the day it operates. I'm deeply grateful to the owner's mother, who kindly welcomed me, a Korean stranger, drenched in rain and mumbling nonsense.

I'd known about this hot spring for a while, but it's quite far away, so I'd never visited. I wonder if I'll go to Kunisaki Rokugo Onsen? The parking lot is quite large, so no worries. The price is 400 yen, and lockers are 100 yen (non-refundable). I don't think it's overly crowded, so it might be suitable for people who want to relax. The hot spring is a simple spring, and it has an indoor bath, cold bath, open-air bath, and sauna. The sauna is quite hard to find. It's at the back of the open-air bath, so be sure to look carefully. It's there, though. The cold bath isn't too cold, so I think anyone can use it. The water is a simple spring, and the pH isn't that great, but it left my skin surprisingly smooth, which was better than I expected. Also, I went to a hot spring nearby before, and it smelled quite chlorine, but this one doesn't seem to have that problem. It was a very relaxing place.

A quiet hot spring resort located about 10-15 minutes by car from Bungo-Takada city. Opening hours are 13:00-22:00 from March to November. Note that hours are slightly shorter from December to February (13:00-21:30). There is a reasonably large parking lot. The price is a very reasonable 400 yen for adults. There is one indoor bath and one outdoor bath. The water is a little hot, and you'll feel a tingling sensation after a while, but it's very pleasant. There is also a sauna, but it's not very big, so it might be difficult to use when it's crowded. There is bar soap provided, but those who are particular might want to bring their own for a more pleasant experience. The lady who runs the shop is friendly and fun. It was a wonderful hot spring.

Although there is a large sign on the road leading in from the road, there are many small log cabin-style buildings so it can be a little confusing, but the building with the green roof at the very back is the right answer. 350 yen for adults. The interior of the building uses a lot of wood, creating a calming atmosphere. The open-air bath is lukewarm, but it's nice for a long soak. The indoor bath is about 42°C. The water is gentle. There is a pleasant faint sulfur smell. The resting room also has a calming atmosphere, making it a pleasant hot spring that makes you want to stay there forever. Your skin will feel soft and supple afterwards, even without using lotion. It also doesn't cool down easily after the bath.

Be careful, the baths are open from 1 PM to 10 PM! I arrived too early, but they still let me in ♥ It costs ¥350, but they only have soap, so you can bring your own shampoo or buy it for ¥50. Lockers are ¥100. There's also an open-air bath, but neither the indoor nor outdoor baths are very spacious. There aren't many customers, so it's a great place to soak in peace ♨️ There are two rest rooms, and you can bring your own lunch (o^^o)