Jigoku Onsen Seifuso

♨️A 200-year-old spring rising underfoot — the miracle bath that never stopped, even through the quake

Minamiaso, Kumamoto · Jigoku Onsen Seifuso

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'Suzume-no-yu,' a Mixed Bath Where Water Rises Underfoot

• ♨️Spring water rises straight from the tub floor — 100% pure, with no added water or heating
• 🧪A simple acidic sulfur spring (hydrogen sulfide type), a fresh artesian source at 41–47°C
• 👕A mixed-gender bath where swimwear is required, open for everyone to enjoy together
• 💪Sulfur-rich waters said to help with rheumatism and atopic dermatitis

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'Moto-no-yu,' the Finishing Bath

• 🔥A blend of the Tamago-jigoku and Moto-jigoku springs, a high-temperature acidic bath at 66.8°C
• ♨️An indoor bath alternating between men and women at 11pm and 6am
• 🧴Powerful antibacterial properties said to help chronic skin conditions like athlete's foot and eczema

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'Tamago-no-yu,' with Sweeping Aso Views

• 🏔️A modern concrete bathhouse set at the highest point of the Aso caldera
• 🌿A half-open-air indoor bath plus the open-air 'Adauchi-no-yu'
• 🌅Panoramic views of the caldera rim and the Aso mountain range

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'Hanare,' with Its Own Half-Open-Air Bath

• 🛁Every room has its own half-open-air bath, fed by pure kakenagashi spring water
• 🪟A large window facing the mountains, plus a private garden and veranda
• 🌄Watch the sun set beyond the caldera rim

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'Honkan' Rooms in a Meiji-Era House

• 🏛️10 rooms in the main building, constructed in the mid-Meiji era and restored after the 2016 earthquake and landslide
• 🛏️Tatami room plus a bedroom with a bed, every room with its own bathroom and sink
• 🪵Preserved wooden pillars, beams, and a wraparound veranda

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Mountain Cuisine over an Irori Charcoal Hearth

• 🔥The owner-chef's creative irori charcoal course, or a kaiseki course by a head chef trained at Kyoto's three-star ryotei Kikunoi
• 🥩Rare cuts of Higo Akaushi beef alongside wild game like boar, duck, and venison
• 🍚Rice freshly cooked in a kamado pot, and French toast grilled over charcoal by the chef after breakfast

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'Kyokusuisha,' a Toji Retreat

• 🍵An 8-room building converted from a former restaurant, with a library, shared kitchen, and dining area
• 🛌6-mat toji rooms with their own kitchen, plus loft rooms
• 📚A spiral staircase and library space beneath exposed beams

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Station shuttle

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'Tamago-no-yu,' with Sweeping Aso Views

• 🏔️A modern concrete bathhouse set at the highest point of the Aso caldera
• 🌿A half-open-air indoor bath plus the open-air 'Adauchi-no-yu'
• 🌅Panoramic views of the caldera rim and the Aso mountain range

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'Hanare,' with Its Own Half-Open-Air Bath

• 🛁Every room has its own half-open-air bath, fed by pure kakenagashi spring water
• 🪟A large window facing the mountains, plus a private garden and veranda
• 🌄Watch the sun set beyond the caldera rim

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Come meet a 200-year-old spring that never stopped flowing, even through the earthquake — real hot spring water, rising straight up from beneath your feet.

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From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Jigoku Onsen Seifuso?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

Where is Jigoku Onsen Seifuso located?

It is in Kurokawa · Kumamoto Aso-gun. Address: 2327 Kawayo, Minamiaso-mura, Aso-gun, Kumamoto.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩569,480 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.