Kanawa Mushiyu (Ironwheel Mushi)

4.5

Visitors to this municipal hot spring facility can enjoy a steam bath which involves wearing a robe and lying in a stone hut blanketed with medicinal plants as hot spring steam warms their entire body. The facility was remodeled in 2006 but its history is ancient, having been established by the Buddhist priest Ippen in 1276 and thereafter coming to be known as a health spa. The facility also features an indoor bath where you can wash away the sweat from the steam bath, and an outdoor foot bath which is free to all.

Spot details

Address: Oita Pref. Beppushi Kannawakami 1 set Map
Area: Beppu Area
Phone: 0977673880
Hours: 6:30-20:00 (Reception until 19:30)
Closed: 4th Thursday (The next day for Public holidays)
Fees: [Mushiyu Bathing fee] 700yen (Rental Yukata 220yen, T-shirt shorts can be used for bathing) [Foot Mushi Bathing fee] Free
Parking Lot: Available (13spaces, of which 1spaces for the physically challenged)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (Wheelchairs can be used up to the front)
Infant friendly: Possible (only indoor bath can be bathed) * Mushiyu is for junior high school students and above

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Itineraries about this spot

Beppu road trip with hot springs and gourmet

1 day(s)

Review

Steamed and ordinary onsen

Reviewed : 2021.12.14

This was a new experience for me. You first go onsen, and then you go to a small room and stay there for 8 min. It was not like a sauna, this was more comfortable. And the onsen was also clean and...
Relaxing steam bath

Reviewed : 2021.12.14

The steam bath was really something new. Not like the steam sauna I thought it would be. Very relaxing. There is also a ordinary bath to enjoy afterwards.
Unique onsen experience... Must try!

Reviewed : 2021.11.29

Wow! This was my favorite unique onsen experience of the trip. You lay on a bed of local dried herbs in a yukata for up to 10 minutes. When you are our you will feel fully refreshed and can bath in...