Beppu Onsen Hoyoland - A Tattoo-Friendly Hot Spring in Beppu Onsen, Oita

Tucked away in the volcanic landscapes of Beppu city, Hoyoland (別府温泉保養ランド) offers an authentic Japanese bathing experience that connects you to centuries of healing traditions. This rustic onsen facility stands apart from mainstream bathing spots with its mineral-rich mud baths and therapeutic sulfur waters that bubble up from the same geothermal sources as Beppu's famous "Hells" (Jigoku).

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Unlike many traditional establishments, Hoyoland embraces a more relaxed approach to tattooed visitors, making it a hidden gem for international travelers seeking both cultural immersion and acceptance. Here, you can slather yourself in volcanic mud beneath the open sky or soak in milky sulfur waters that Japanese bathers have trusted for generations to heal everything from skin conditions to joint pain.

Small tattoos permitted with discretion. Hoyoland allows visitors with modest-sized tattoos, though covering with a small towel during transitions between baths is appreciated as a gesture of cultural awareness.

• Authentic Mud Bath Experience: One of few genuine volcanic mud baths in Japan where you can apply mineral-rich clay directly to your skin
• Mixed-Gender Bathing Option: Experience traditional Japanese social bathing while bamboo dividers and opaque waters maintain modesty
• Therapeutic Sulfur Waters: Highly acidic (pH 2.5) colloid baths renowned for skin rejuvenation and relief from joint pain
• Local Authenticity: Far from the tourist circuit, offering a glimpse into how locals have bathed for generations
• Budget-Friendly: Experience multiple bath types at an affordable day-use price compared to luxury resorts
• Cultural Connection: Located near Beppu's historic "Hells," connecting your bathing experience to the region's volcanic heritage

Stepping into Hoyoland transports you to a simpler time in Japanese bathing culture. The indoor colloid baths welcome you with milky, sulfur-rich waters (42–45°C) that coat your skin in a silky mineral embrace. The slight scent of sulfur – a hallmark of therapeutic onsen – signals the high mineral content that locals swear by for beautifying skin and easing muscle tension.

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The true highlight awaits in the outdoor mud baths, where you can immerse yourself in volcanic ash mud warmed by the Earth's natural heat. Unlike artificial mud treatments at spas, this is genuine volcanic clay that you apply directly to your skin, creating a natural exfoliant and mineral mask. The high acidity (pH 2.5) of these waters offers exceptional therapeutic benefits for skin conditions, while the steam sauna opens pores to maximize absorption of the healing minerals.

• Day Use: Adults ¥1,500; Junior high students ¥1,100; Children ¥600
• Overnight Stay: From ¥6,500 per person (includes 24-hour bath access and basic accommodations)
• Towel Rental: Small towel ¥200, bath towel ¥300
• Locker: ¥100 (returnable)

No advance reservations are required for day use, but calling ahead to confirm the current tattoo policy is recommended, especially for visitors with larger tattoos seeking accommodation.

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🌐 Website: hoyoland.net

📞 Phone: +81 977-66-2221

📍 Address: 5 Myoban, Beppu, Oita 874-0043, Japan

• Monday: 9:00 – 20:00
• Tuesday: 9:00 – 20:00
• Wednesday: 9:00 – 20:00
• Thursday: 9:00 – 20:00
• Friday: 9:00 – 20:00
• Saturday: 9:00 – 20:00
• Sunday: 9:00 – 20:00