Kyūsuikei Onsen

Overview

Kyusuikei Onsen is a hot spring in Kokonoe Town, Kusu District, Oita Prefecture. It sits within the Kyusuikei gorge that gives it its name—a quiet mountain bathing spot woven from deep greenery and steep valley walls. Spreading through nature at the foot of the Kuju mountain range along the upper Kusu River, its charm is enjoying gorge scenery and a hot-spring soak together.

Highlights

• ●The deep green and steep walls of Kyusuikei gorge
• ●A mountain setting at the foot of the Kuju range
• ●A bath surrounded by upper Kusu River nature
• ●Enjoying gorge sightseeing and hot springs at once

History

Kyusuikei Onsen has long been known as a hot spring of the old Bungo Province, today’s Kokonoe Town. It is a resort that grew alongside the scenery of the rugged Kyusuikei gorge, cherished in connection with the surrounding mountain and valley culture. For details on when it opened and its water qualities, please check official Kokonoe Town information.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Take in the gorge from a Kyusuikei viewpoint
2. 2Stroll the walking paths and highlights
3. 3Soak slowly at Kyusuikei Onsen
4. 4Drive on toward the Kuju range for a tour

Did you know?

💡 The place name “Kyusuikei” evokes the sense of being “intoxicated” by the beauty of the gorge. The hot spring’s name derives from this gorge, making it a mountain onsen where place name, scenery, and bath come together as one.

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