Miyazaki · Gokuraku Onsen, Takaharu
Gokuraku Onsen Takumi-no-Yado, Takaharu
極楽温泉 匠の宿（高原町）
The lone inn at Gokuraku Onsen, in the hills of Takaharu on the eastern foot of the Kirishima range, with water distinctive enough to be listed among Japan's 'hundred famous springs'. It is a carbonated iron spring (carbon dioxide-iron-calcium-bicarbonate), and the speciality is alternating between the free-flowing tubs, turned rust-red on contact with air, and a 'source cold bath' filled with the highly carbonated mineral water straight from the ground. Sitting in the cold fizzing water as tiny bubbles cling to your skin, then returning to the warm bath, is a routine sauna lovers adore. There is also an open-air bath, a sauna and a reservable private bath. Day bathing: adults ¥600, children ¥250, with long hours from 07:00 to 21:00 (last entry 20:30), except Wednesdays when it pauses 10:00–15:00 for cleaning. A dining room serves Kyushu mountain-and-river cuisine, and private rest rooms and overnight stays suit a cure-style visit. About 15 minutes by car from JR Takaharu Station or Takaharu IC. A hidden gem for Ebino Plateau and Kirishima trips.
- Price (adult)
- ¥600
- Hours
- 07:00–21:00
- Closed
- Open daily (Wed paused 10:00–15:00 for cleaning)
- Access
- About 15 min by car from JR Takaharu Station (Kitto Line) or Takaharu IC (Miyazaki Expressway); about 1 h 20 min from Miyazaki city
- Water type
- Iron spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0984-42-3326
- Official site
- www.gokurakuonsen.jp ↗
- Open in Google Maps
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Essentials
Stay in this onsen town
Compare and book stays in Gokuraku Onsen, Takaharu. Day bathing itself needs no booking.
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Why go
- Rust-red carbonated iron water, free-flowing
- Cold carbonated 'source bath' for hot-cold cycles
- From 7 am; ¥600
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- Ryokan day-use hours are limited and may be suspended in peak season — phone the same morning.
- Payment is usually by ticket machine in cash — bring coins.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Sauna & wellness
Rules & private
Mood & scenery
Price
Convenience
Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 ゆる〜と（大人600円 小人250円・7–21時 受付20:30・水曜10–15時休止）／BIGLOBE（貸切要予約）
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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