Hyotan Onsen

Only hot spring facility in Japan to have received three Michelin stars, and it lives up to the recognition with a sprawling complex of indoor baths, outdoor rock pools, sand baths, waterfall showers, and steam inhalation rooms. The naturally sourced waters are cooled using a unique bamboo device rather than dilution, preserving the mineral content. Private family baths are available for those who prefer a more intimate soak. The complex sits in the Kannawa district among columns of rising steam, and the modest entry fee of 860 yen makes it one of the best-value bathing experiences in Beppu.