Honjo Tennen Onsen Otogi no Mori

Located in Yahatanishi Ward of Kitakyushu City, Otogi no Mori is a large day spa loved by locals for its iron-tinted natural water and its many baths. Centered on a silky, smooth alkaline simple spring, it has an appealing atmosphere for spending a whole relaxed day.

Highlights

- A silky alkaline simple spring and a silk bath rich in minerals - A full set of facilities with varied baths such as a warm charcoal bath, a bubble bath, and a sauna - A roomy space for a full day, with dining areas and body-care services on hand

Enjoying the Seasons

Being near the urban area, it is easy to use through every season. In summer you can cool off with the cold-water bath and the sauna, and in winter the silky water warms you thoroughly. It is valued as a town bath that soothes the body on rainy days and cold mornings.

Access and Basic Information

- Location: 1-19-1 Mihiraki, Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture - Access: just past Honjo Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line by car, along Route 199 with ample parking - Spring quality: alkaline simple spring

A Quick Tip

It is often open until late at night, making it easy to drop by on the way home from work. It also suits those who want a thorough sauna-and-cold-bath routine.