Enjoy Hot Springs in Fukuoka! 11 Excellent Inns and Day Trip Onsen

Hot Spring Resorts in Fukuoka

There are many excellent hot spring resorts in the Kyushu region, which includes Fukuoka.

This article introduces inns near Harazuru, Chikugogawa, Futsukaichi, and Wakita Onsen, which are some of Fukuoka's famous onsen resorts. We've also included hotels with hot spring facilities in Fukuoka City, perfect for a visit with your family, friends, or someone special.

Hot Spring Inns and Hotels in Fukuoka City

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A hotel with an onsen facility is the perfect destination for a day trip on the weekend.

Among the selection is an ocean resort fronting the Genkai Sea, another with a rich history, and a hot spring that is said to be good for the skin and popular with female bathers.

1. Kyukamura Shikanoshima

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Kyukamura Shikanoshima is an ocean resort located between Umi no Nakamichi Seaside Park and Shikanoshima (Shika Island). The facility also fronts Hakata Bay and the Genkai Sea. Visitors can view the gorgeous sunset from the open-air bath.

Additionally, the facility serves dishes made from freshly caught seafood. Guests can walk in the woods or participate in various activities. This is an inn to revive yourself.

Address: Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Higashi, Katsuma 1803-1
Business Hours:
Onsen for day trippers is open from 11:00 to 15:00 (Reception closes at 14:00). The facility is closed on the third Tuesday of the month.
Access: 15-minute shuttle bus ride from JR Saitozaki Station. Please note that a reservation is required for the ride.
Check-in 15:00/Check-out 10:00

2. Yaoji Hakata Hotel

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The onsen at Yaoji Hakata Hotel is the first natural hot spring in Fukuoka City. The hotel's opening attracted a lot of media attention at the time.

The clear water is drawn from a chloride spring located under the hotel. It contains calcium and sodium and is reportedly good for the skin. The hotel is within walking distance from JR Hakata Station, making it ideal for sightseeing or business trips.

Address: Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Hakata, Hakata-Ekimae 4-9-2
Business Hours:
Onsen for day trippers is open from 6:30 to 9:30 (Reception closes at 9:00) and 12:00 to 24:00 (Reception closes at 23:30).
Access: 5-minute walk from the Hakata Gate of JR Hakata Station.
Check-in 15:00/Check-out 11:00

3. Suihoukaku Hotel

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Suihoukaku Hotel, located in the central area, is another inn fit for business or sightseeing trips. The water at the onsen facility is brought from Harazuru Onsen, a famous resort in the prefecture. It contains rich minerals and is said to be good for the skin, making it a hit among female guests.

There is also a sauna and a spacious bathing room. The facility for day trippers is open from 6:00 a.m. until late at night, so travelers can enjoy bathing after sightseeing or business meetings.

Address: Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Hakata, Kotobuki-machi 3-5-25
Business Hours:
Onsen for day trippers is open from 6:00 to 23:00 (Mondays to Saturdays/Reception closes at 22:30). On Sundays and holidays, it is open from 6:00 to 22:00 (Reception closes at 21:30).
Please note that the facility closes at 10:00 and resumes from 15:00 on holidays.
Access: 3-minute walk from JR Minami-Fukuoka Station.
Check-in 15:00/Check-out 10:00

Hot Spring Resorts Outside Fukuoka City

Various onsen resorts, such as Harazuru, Chikugogawa, Futsukaichi, and Wakita, are located outside Fukuoka City. The following are details for each resort.

Harazuru Onsen in Asakura City: Good for Skin Care

Harazuru Onsen in Asakura City is known for its creamy water. The pH is over 8.5, and visitors can enjoy bathing in weak alkaline or sulfur springs, known for their skincare effect.

With 34 sources, Harazuru boasts the most spring water in the prefecture. Because of this, visitors can enjoy the water flowing directly from the source at most inns and onsen facilities.

Official Website: http://www.harazuru.jp/ (Japanese)

4. Harazuru no Mai

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All the guestrooms at Harazuru no Mai are furnished with bath-drawing water from Harazuru Onsen. Guests can enjoy the onsen whenever they choose.

Trees surround the inn, and the view of the grand Chikugo River will make everyone forget their hectic daily lives.

This onsen ryokan (Japanese-style inn) is ideal for couples and families who want to spend time leisurely.

Address: Fukuoka, Asakura, Hakishiwa 1-3
Business Hours:
Onsen for day trippers is open from 15:00 to 22:00. Please note that the facility will be closed irregularly.
Access: 5-minute drive from Haki Interchange (Kyushu Expressway).
Check-in 15:00/Check-out 10:00

5. Enmeikan

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Enmeikan is another unique onsen ryokan in Hanazuru. The water, drawn directly from the source, without any additional sources or heating, is known for its skincare effect. It attracts many guests, who come to revive themselves during their stay.

The inn also serves dishes not categorized as Japanese or Western-style cooking. It offers modern, unconventional meals cooked with fresh, local products. Do take a look at the beautiful scenery, onsen, and creative dishes that Enmeikan offers.

Address: Fukuoka, Asakura, Hakishiwa 15-2
Business Hours:
Onsen for day trippers is open from 9:30 to 20:00. The reception closes at 19:00.
Access: 5-minute drive from Haki Interchange (Kyushu Expressway).
Check-in 15:00/Check-out 10:00

Chikugogawa Onsen in Ukiha City: Perfect for Rest and Recuperation

This resort, located along the Chikugo River, is only a 5-minute drive from Haki Interchange.

It is an area where visitors can appreciate traditional events, such as ukai (cormorant fishing) at the Chikugo River, which is held every summer.

Chikugogawa Onsen, designated as a National Health Onsen Resort by the Ministry of the Environment, draws a large number of tourists. The area also has many orchards, where visitors can enjoy picking seasonal fruits such as grapes, strawberries, permissions, and pears.

Official Website: https://ukihaonsen.com

6. Fukusenka

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Fukusenka is an ideal onsen ryokan for family groups visiting Chikigogawa Onsen. The family bath allows them to bathe leisurely. Also, meals can be served in guestrooms if requested in advance. Therefore, even guests with small children can enjoy dining without worries.

The inn is furnished with various items for infants, such as milk, diapers, strollers, and baby-sized futons. There is even a room where guests can stay with their pets, making this a facility for the whole family.

Address: Fukuoka, Ukiha, Ukiha-machi Furukawa 1099-8
Business Hours:
Onsen for day trippers is open from 13:00 to 21:00.
Access: 5-minute drive from Haki Interchange (Kyushu Expressway).
Check-in 15:00/Check-out 10:00

7. Minamo

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Minamo is located in Ukiha City, where the old townscape is preserved. This inn has cottage-type units scattered on the grounds. The units are white-walled storehouses built in the Meiji and Taisho periods.

At Minamo, there are three units, all built over 100 years ago, with a total of six guestrooms. They have been renovated in a modern style with a Japanese aura.

There are rooms with a sauna or a wet bar, offering a rare, luxurious experience. Bathing in a serene atmosphere, surrounded by nature, is truly exceptional.

This facility is for those interested in local culture or history who want to bathe in a unique setting.

Address: Fukuoka, Ukiha, Yoshii-machi 1302
Business Hours: 9:00 to 18:30
Access: 15-minute drive from Asakura or Haki Interchange (Kyushu Expressway).
Check-in 15:00/Check-out 11:00

Futsukaichi Onsen in Chikushino City: A Rich History

In Fukuoka Prefecture, this resort is especially famous for its long history. The onsen appears in Manyo-shu, Japan's oldest collection of poetry, and has been adored for centuries.

The source is categorized as an alkaline simple radium spring, which is effective for skin care. Alongside its high temperature, the water contains ample radon, has a pleasant sulfur aroma, and keeps the skin moisturized.

Since many historic spots are nearby, along with destinations to enjoy the scenic view, visitors can relish both sightseeing and onsen.

Official Website: https://www.chikushino.org/onsen/

8. Daimaru Besso

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Daimaru Besso is a long-established onsen ryokan, standing in harmony with nature. The large bathing room is especially popular, with the water flowing directly from the source and designed in the image of a stream and a waterfall. The sound of the water will soothe bathers.

All the rooms have tastefully designed baths. Guests can bathe privately while appreciating the authentic Japanese ambiance. After a refreshing bath, it's time to relish in the kaiseki course, made with seasonal ingredients. This facility is a combination of an efficient hotel and a ryokan with a refreshing atmosphere.

Address: Fukuoka, Chikushino, Yumachi 1-20-1
Business Hours:
The onsen for day trippers is open from 6:00 to 10:30 and 11:30 to 23:00.
Access: Take the express bus from the Tenjin district in Fukuoka City. It is a 3-minute walk from the Chikushino bus stop.
Check-in 15:00/Check-out 11:00

9. Daikanso

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Daikanso, located in Chikushino City, is a ryokan where visitors can enjoy various styles of bathing, such as the underground bath, with ample sunlight streaming in. There's even an observation bath with a sulfur aroma and creamy water.

Family groups can choose from two types of family baths (cypress bathtub or a bathtub surrounded by rocks), and book them in advance.

The bedrock bath also requires reservations. All the guestrooms are Japanese-style, and a special type is larger than other rooms in the annex. The garden view from the lobby is another feature of this inn.

Address: Fukuoka, Chikushino, Yumachi 1-12-1
Bathing Hours:
Third Floor Bath/6:00 to 24:00
Basement Bath/8:30 to 24:00
Please note that the hours are subject to change.
Access: Take the express bus from Tenjin. It is a 2-minute walk from the Chikushino bus stop.
Check-in 15:00/Check-out 10:00

Wakita Onsen (Miyawaka City): An Onsen for Everybody

Wakita Onsen, a serene resort, is located along Inunaki River, a tributary of Onga River. The source is categorized as an alkaline simple spring, which contains ample sulfur. This means your skin will be pleasantly smooth after a bath.

While bathing, visitors can view different scenery each season, such as cherry blossoms in spring, fireflies in summer, colorful foliage in autumn, and a snowscape in winter.

Miyawaka City Official Website: https://www.city.miyawaka.lg.jp/kiji003446023/index.html (Japanese)

10. Route Inn Grantia Fukuoka Miyawaka

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Route Inn Grantia Fukuoka Miyawaka at Wakita Onsen boasts a spacious bathing room and three types of open-air baths. These facilities are also open to day trippers.

The inn also has a sauna, bedrock bath, and massage salon. Therefore, it might be a good idea to visit regularly and relax.

Routon Wanpaku Land is also a facility for children with a trampoline and a ball pool. Therefore, it is an ideal destination for families traveling together.

Address: Fukuoka, Miyawaka, Wakita 778-1
Business Hours:
Onsen for day trippers is open from 10:00 to 23:00.
Access: 15-minute drive from Wakamiya Interchange (Kyushu Expressway)
Check-in 15:00/Check-out 10:00

11. Nansuikaku

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Nansuikaku has a large bathing room, where guests can listen to the murmuring of the Inunaki River, and a spacious family bath, where eight adults can bathe at once. At Yunozen no Sato, an affiliated facility, there are nine types of baths between the men's and women's facilities.

The inn serves delicious meals using local ingredients and manages a beauty salon. Guests at Nansuikaku can enjoy onsen, fine cuisine, and beauty care all at one facility.

Address: Fukuoka, Miyawaka, Wakita 507
Business Hours:
Onsen for day trippers is open from 11:00 to 15:00 and 17:00 to 21:00.
Please note that the day trip bathers must also dine or use a private room at the inn.
Access: 13-minute drive from Wakamiya Interchange (Kyushu Expressway)
Check-in 15:00/Check-out 10:00

Stay at an Onsen Ryokan When Visiting Fukuoka

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There are many onsen facilities in Fukuoka, from long-established ryokan inns to hotels where families with children can fully enjoy themselves. Day trippers can enjoy bathing at most of the inns mentioned above, so why not embark on a tour of these hot springs?