Miyazaki · Kitago Onsen (Nichinan)
Kitago Onsen Marushinsō
北郷温泉 べっぴんの湯の宿 丸新荘
A ryokan in Kitago Onsen, the quiet inland retreat behind the castle town of Obi and the Nichinan coast. Bicarbonate water rising at 51°C from 800 m below lives up to the 'beauty bath' name — skin feels slick, and you can drink it too. The bubble-jet main bath and separate open-air baths are all free-flowing. Day use ¥600 (revised June 2026), 11:00–19:50 (last entry 19:00). The dining room's spiny-lobster set (autumn–winter) is popular; combine with Obi's old town or Udo Shrine. Five minutes by car from JR Kitago Station.
- Price (adult)
- ¥600
- Hours
- 11:00–19:50
- Closed
- Irregular
- Access
- 5 min by car from JR Kitago Station (Nichinan Line); 30 min from Tano IC; 50 min from Miyazaki Airport
- Water type
- Bicarbonate spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0987-55-2953
- Official site
- www.88onsen.com/spot/detail/hid/96 ↗
- Open in Google Maps
- Google Maps ↗
Essentials
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Why go
- Drinkable 'beauty water'
- All baths free-flowing
- ¥600, behind the castle town of Obi
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.
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Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 九州八十八湯めぐり 2026-06（大人600円に改定・受付11:00–19:00 閉店19:50）
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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