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Beppu · City-run public bathhouse

Shibaishi Onsen

柴石温泉

Checked Oct 29, 2026

The short answer

Tattoos: not stated on the official site; Day visit: yes; Private bath: yes — per the official site, checked .

Can I get in with tattoos?

Not stated

The official site doesn't say. That isn't a no — ask before you go.
The official site doesn't say either way. That isn't the same as "no" — it's worth asking the facility before you go.
Day visitDay visitors can batheAs stated on the official site.

Tattoo rule stated · A–Z, not ranked

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Can I visit just for the bath?

Day visits, without staying overnight
PriceAdults (junior high and up) (大人(中学生以上)): ¥300
Children (小人): ¥100
Under elementary school age (小学生未満): Free
Hours7:00 am – 8:00 pm (no entry 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm for cleaning)
ClosedSecond Wednesday of the month; if a holiday, the following day (第2水曜日(祝日の場合は翌日))
Official wording · 4 quotes
Bath fees: adults (junior high and up) 300 yen; children 100 yen (under elementary school age free).Source: https://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/sisetu/shieionsen/detail13.html · Checked 2026-10-29
Opening hours for the regular bath: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm.Source: https://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/sisetu/shieionsen/detail13.html · Checked 2026-10-29
The hour from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm is cleaning time, so entry and bathing are not possible.Source: https://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/sisetu/shieionsen/detail13.html · Checked 2026-10-29
Closed on the second Wednesday; if a holiday, the following day.Source: https://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/sisetu/shieionsen/detail13.html · Checked 2026-10-29

Is there a private bath?

Private bath available

Private baths (kashikiri / family baths)
PriceFamily bath (up to 4 people per hour) (家族湯(1時間4人まで)): ¥2,000
Family bath ticket book (10 uses) (家族湯回数券(10回)): ¥18,000
Hours9:00 am – 8:00 pm (last entry 7:00 pm)
BookingNot stated on the official site
Who can use itNot stated on the official site
As stated on the official site.
Official wording · 3 quotes
Family bath: 2,000 yen (up to 4 people per hour).Source: https://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/sisetu/shieionsen/detail13.html · Checked 2026-10-29
Family bath ticket book (10 uses): 18,000 yen.Source: https://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/sisetu/shieionsen/detail13.html · Checked 2026-10-29
Family bath hours: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm (last entry 7:00 pm).Source: https://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/sisetu/shieionsen/detail13.html · Checked 2026-10-29

Before you go

Tick off before you leave

Ask at the deskStaff tap はい or いいえ

Rules can change. This is what the official page said on Oct 29, 2026. Check with the facility if it matters for your trip.

1 official pageEvery line above, checked Oct 29, 2026
  1. https://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/sisetu/shieionsen/detail13.html

Official site: https://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/sisetu/shieionsen/detail13.html. English name is our romanization.

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