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Tenpai-no-Sato Chikushino: Onsen, Saunas, Family Baths and Buffet

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Chikushino Tenpai-no-Sato is a hilltop natural onsen overlooking Chikushino, Dazaifu and the surrounding mountains. It combines public baths, multiple saunas, six private family rooms and the Himebotaru natural-food buffet.

The facility is suited to a half-day after Dazaifu or Futsukaichi sightseeing. Public transport involves a bus and uphill walk, so confirm the pick-up arrangement or use a taxi when travelling without a car.

Tenpai-no-Sato essentials

The facility can apply special prices during major holidays.

Address	2-4-3 Tenpaizaka, Chikushino
Public bath	10:30–24:00; reception to 23:00
Adult bath	¥1,200 weekday / ¥1,300 weekend-holiday
Private rooms	Six rooms; 60-minute base plans from ¥3,000 plus weekend surcharge
Regular closure	Normally the second Tuesday; changes can occur
Access	Bus to Tenpaizaka Daisan then uphill walk; taxi is easier

View baths and saunas

The natural simple spring comes from about 1,500 m underground. Outdoor baths look toward the Chikushino and Dazaifu area, making the view a major reason to choose this facility.

The men’s side lists self-löyly and dry saunas; the women’s side lists automatic löyly and salt sauna. Equipment may close for maintenance, so sauna-focused visitors should read the latest notice.

Six private family rooms

Each private room includes a Japanese-style rest room and toilet. Bath sizes and prices differ, and weekends or major holidays add a surcharge. Advance telephone or online booking is available for selected rooms.

Reaching the family-bath area requires about 20 stairs and there is no lift, an important accessibility check. Confirm infant bathing and occupancy rules at reservation.

Himebotaru buffet

The buffet offers deli dishes, bread, desserts and seasonal fairs. Lunch and dinner are separate sessions, and reservation inventory can fill on weekends. Menus, prices and any bath-and-meal package change more often than the bath facilities.

Reserve the restaurant separately when food is the main purpose, and disclose severe allergies in advance. Buffet service cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contact.

Access and practical rules

From Nishitetsu Futsukaichi, take the bus toward Hirata and alight at Tenpaizaka Daisan. The remaining route is roughly 900 m uphill. The facility article notes a phone-requested wagon pick-up from the stop during designated hours; confirm it before relying on this service.

Towels cost extra. Children wearing diapers cannot enter the main bath, and local mixed-bathing age rules apply. Ask about tattoos and current payment methods before visiting.