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Shiratori Onsen Shimoyu

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Shiratori Onsen Shimoyu

Hot Spring Overview


Shiratori Onsen Shimoyu is a hot spring facility located along Prefectural Route 30 from Ebino Plateau toward the city center, slightly below Shiratori Onsen Kamiyu in Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture. This historic hot spring has been used since the Edo period, and there was once a 'middle bath' (Nakayu) as well. In July 1929 (Showa 4), the famous poets Yosano Tekkan and Akiko visited Ebino Plateau and stopped at Shimoyu, where they composed poems. A literary monument commemorating their visit stands within the facility.

 

The facility's greatest feature is its charming design that incorporates playfulness within nature. The 'Garden-style Open-air Bath' allows visitors to enjoy hot springs while feeling the refreshing breeze blowing through the forest, appreciating the changing expressions of nature through the seasons. The 'Natural Steam Bath' is also popular, utilizing a unique system where hot spring components are dissolved by adding cold mountain water to high-temperature steam rising from valley crevices.

 

The facility is thoughtfully designed for accessibility, with two wheelchair-accessible private baths to ensure that people requiring nursing care can also enjoy the hot springs. These private baths are available for welfare bathing and nursing care bathing at 1,500 yen for 90 minutes.

 

The facility includes 'Shiratori Butsu,' a restaurant serving dishes made with local ingredients. Accommodation is also available, with multiple cabins for 5-7 people, as well as field athletics and a multipurpose ground. The area has a 1000-year history as a Shugendo (mountain asceticism) site, where the monk Shoku opened shrines while pioneering the Kirishima mountain range. Located near Shiratori Shrine, the facility is beloved by local residents. While Kamiyu (Upper Bath) is frequently visited by tourists, Shimoyu (Lower Bath) is characterized by its homey atmosphere with many local users.

OnsenHot Spring Details


Water Quality
単純温泉
Flow Type
Natural Source Flow

Practical Info


Adult: 500 JPY
Child: 250 JPY
Business Hours
Monday07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday07:00 - 20:00
Thursday07:00 - 20:00
Friday07:00 - 20:00
Saturday07:00 - 20:00
Sunday07:00 - 20:00
Holidays07:00 - 20:00

Visit Log


Bath Types


内湯
露天風呂
蒸し風呂
貸切風呂

Facilities


Sauna
Open-air Bath
Private Bath
Family Bath
Restaurant
Rest Area
Massage
Towel Rental
Locker
Parking
Wi-Fi
Credit Card
Mixed Bathing

Access Information


Detailed Route Information

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Parking Information

Capacity: 50 cars
Fee: Free
Notes: 無料駐車場

Nearest Stations

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Text-based Access Information

【By Car】

Approximately 20 minutes from Ebino IC on the Kyushu Expressway via National Route 268 and Prefectural Route 30. Look for the Shiratori Onsen Shimoyu sign when heading toward Shiratori Shrine. Free parking available for 50 vehicles.

 

Located along Prefectural Route 30 from Ebino Plateau toward the city center, slightly below Shiratori Onsen Kamiyu.

 

【By Public Transportation】

Approximately 15 minutes by taxi from JR Ebino Station.

 

Situated in a quiet environment surrounded by the nature of the Kirishima mountain range, many tourists visit in conjunction with Shiratori Shrine and Kamiyu.

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