Top 10 Best Hot Springs (Onsen) in Oita.

Oita is a place known for its abundant hot springs. Beppu and Yufuin are well known, but do you know any others?
Below is a list of the 10 best hot springs in Oita. If it's your first time in Japan, enjoy experiencing one of the famous hot springs. Or if it's your third or fourth time in Japan, maybe this time you can spend your time leisurely going from one hot spring to another.

Teruyu Onsen

Teruyu Onsen is renowned for its hygenic baths and gentle waters the moment you enter its hot springs. The bathroom is cleaned daily by the owners themselves. Most notably, depending on the weather conditions, the colour of the onsen's water can change, which makes for a unique experience.

• Address: 1430 Ogura, Beppu, Ōita
• Tel: None
• Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 - 21:00
• Price: JPY 200

Atami Onsen 

Located remotely close to JR Oita Station, Atami Onsen is ideal for those who want to jump into a hot spring straight after getting off the train. The onsen does not cut back on quality, as the water is as wonderful as how accessible this onsen is. Bathing in it will surely relieve you of fatigue from traveling to Oita.

• Address: 16-23 Motomachi, Beppu, Ōita
• Tel: 0977-23-1585
• Opening Hours: 06:30 - 22:30; Sand bath: 08:00 - 20:45 (can close earlier if the ticket sold out)
• Closing Days: Third Wednesday in December, and maintenance days; Sand bath: Every third Wednesday
• Price: JPY 100; Sand bath: JPY 1030

Ichinoharu Kyodo Onsen 

Personally, I prefer Ichinoharu Kyodo's well-aged onsens. It is said to have been build with granite stones over 80 years ago which are still being used today. Seeing a bath fully build in granite is quite rare, so if you have a chance definitely visit this place for a nostalgic experience.

• Address: 1430 Ogura, Beppu, Ōita
• Tel: None
• Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 - 21:00
• Price: JPY 200

Ukenokuchi Onsen "Shinseikan"

Ukenokuchi Onsen's is famous for it's huge outdoor onsen. Over 500 litres of hot spring water is constantly poured every minute and the temperature is only 41°C|105.8°F which is comfortable for everyone to bath in.  As it is an outdoor bath, one can experience gazing up to see the green lucious trees in the day while viewing the starry skies at night. 

• Address: 1427−1 Tano, Kokonoe-machi, Kusu-gun, Oita
• Tel: 0973-79-2131
• Opening Hours: Daily 07:30 - 23:00
• Closing Days: Not specified
• Price: JPY 500