Irukina
Kitahama Onsen
Beppu is famous for hot springs. The boiling water circulates underground. In the city of Beppu there are many but I liked this because it includes a pool. There's a bus stop on the route from Beppu station but you can have a pleasant 20-minute walk from there. This onsen is divided by sex in the areas where you have to swim naked. There are several little hot water "swimming pools" including a small outdoor one. It also has a sauna type area with a waterfall. What I liked best was mixed and the outdoor pool where you wear a swimsuit. It is wonderful. It has a large pool of warm water, a smaller hot water one and a kind of whirlpool which is very hot and has lots of bubbles.
In the big pool (depth 1.1) there are seating areas at the edges of streams and other areas. It is a delight because you see the sea and the tower of Beppu. There is also a small traditional sauna which is also mixed. After we showered, we changed our clothes we climbed up to a room with tables. You can relax, read, nap. It's really nice and you can see can see the pool the pool. What about the price? Really cheap. Only 500 yen and it is unlimited. You may have to buy a swimsuit (200 yen for women and 150 for men). Very highly recommended.
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