Onsen & Sento · Yufuin, Lake Kinrin
Shitanyu 下ん湯
Simple, old thatched-roof public bath on the shore of Lake Kinrin in Yufuin; mixed bathing.
Hours10:00-20:00
PriceAdmission: ¥300
Getting thereYufuin Station (JR), about 25 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
AddressKawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu, Oita 879-5102
About
Shitanyu is a tiny, old-fashioned communal bath by Lake Kinrin, the only one of Yufuin's local public baths open to tourists. It has two small pools, opens toward greenery at the back and is mixed-gender with minimal changing space. It is a rustic experience rather than a comfortable spa.
Highlights
- Thatched-roof bathhouse
- Lakeside location
- Very cheap
Tips
- Mixed bathing with no separate changing rooms
- Pay at the honesty box; bring your own towel
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