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Beppu · City-run public bathhouse

Takegawara Onsen

竹瓦温泉

Checked Oct 29, 2026

The short answer

Tattoos: not stated on the official site; Day visit: yes; Private bath: not stated on the official site — 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
Hours6:30 am – 10:30 pm (regular bath)
ClosedThird Wednesday of each month (if a holiday, the next day) (第3水曜日(祝日の場合は翌日))
Official wording · 3 quotes
Regular bath admission: adults (junior high and up) 300 yen; children 100 yen (under elementary school age free).Source: https://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/sisetu/shieionsen/detail4.html · Checked 2026-10-29
Regular bath hours: 6:30 am to 10:30 pm.Source: https://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/sisetu/shieionsen/detail4.html · Checked 2026-10-29
Closed on the third Wednesday for both the regular bath and sand bath; if a holiday, the next day.Source: https://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/sisetu/shieionsen/detail4.html · Checked 2026-10-29

Is there a private bath?

Not stated on the official site

Private baths (kashikiri / family baths)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.

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/detail4.html

Official site: https://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/sisetu/shieionsen/detail4.html. English name is our romanization.

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