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¥2,500 per room for 60 minutes; same-day reservations only. Public bath, one alternating outdoor-bath side, four private baths, footbath; no sauna.
Fukusenka is an onsen ryokan beside the Chikugo River in Ukiha, about an hour east of central Fukuoka by car. International visitors can use the public bath without staying overnight, or reserve one of four private baths for a family or small group.
The practical details below were checked against the ryokan's official hot-spring page, June 2026 FAQ and closure calendar on 27 August 2026. Holiday prices and irregular closure dates can change, so check the official calendar again on the day you travel.
Fukusenka at a glance
| Item | Current information |
|---|---|
| Day-use public bath | 13:00–21:00; last admission 20:00; no reservation |
| Public-bath price | Adult ¥800; ages 1 through elementary school ¥600; age 0 free |
| Private bath | ¥2,500 per room for 60 minutes; same-day reservations only |
| Closed | Every Wednesday plus irregular closure dates |
| Facilities | Public bath, one alternating outdoor-bath side, four private baths, footbath; no sauna |
| Payment | Cash is the confirmed day-use payment method; bring yen |
| Address | 1099-8 Furukawa, Ukiha-machi, Ukiha, Fukuoka |
| Telephone | 0943-77-3131 |
Day-use hours, prices and what to bring
The day-use public bath is open from 13:00 to 21:00, with last admission at 20:00. Adults pay ¥800, children from age one through elementary school pay ¥600, and infants aged zero enter free. The public bath does not require a reservation.
A bath towel costs ¥200 and a face towel ¥100. There are no keyed lockers inside the changing room; use the ¥100 paid locker beside the ticket machine for valuables. The footbath is normally available 24 hours, but it cannot be used on closure days.
Prices may differ around New Year, Golden Week, Obon and other major holidays. Cash is the payment method confirmed by Fukuoka Prefecture's official tourism listing, so carrying enough yen is the safest option.
Four private baths and same-day booking
The four private rooms are charged per room, not per person. Day visitors pay ¥2,500 for 60 minutes and must book on the day by telephone or email. Choose a preferred room and time before contacting the ryokan.
| Bath | What makes it different |
|---|---|
| Hinoki cypress | A Japanese-style wooden tub with an opening toward the Chikugo River |
| Slide | A playful bath with a small slide, useful for families with children |
| Stone | A calm bath finished with dark granite |
| Rock | A natural-stone tub with a view toward the river |
The public bath is walk-in. Private baths are same-day reservation only, so they can sell out; contact the property before making a long trip. Overnight guests have a separate private-bath price of ¥1,650 per room for 60 minutes.
The pH 8.7 'Milky no Yu' spring
The official site describes Milky no Yu as a pH 8.7 alkaline simple sulfur spring with free-flowing source water. The public bath includes a reclining bath, while the side with an outdoor bath alternates between men and women; an outdoor bath is therefore not guaranteed for both sides on every visit.
There is no sauna. Choose Fukusenka for its spring water, riverside setting and private-bath option rather than for a sauna session. Follow posted bathing and drinking-spring instructions, and avoid making medical assumptions from the mineral description.
Important notes for international visitors
- Large tattoos are not accepted in the public bath; use a private bath instead. The official FAQ's rule for small tattoos is not fully clear, so ask the ryokan before arrival.
- Wash before entering the tub, keep towels and hair out of the water, and do not use a phone or camera in the bathing area. See the linked Fukuoka onsen-etiquette guide before a first visit.
- Day visitors cannot bring pets and there is no day-use meal service. Pet facilities and meals are for eligible overnight plans.
- Bring cash and store valuables in the ¥100 locker beside the ticket machine.
- Wednesday is the regular closure day, with additional irregular closures shown on the official calendar.
Access from Fukuoka, Hakata and Ukiha
- By car: about five minutes from Haki IC on the Oita Expressway. Free on-site parking is available.
- By JR: take the Kyudai Main Line to Chikugo-Oishi Station, then a taxi for about five minutes.
- By highway bus: Haki bus stop is about a ten-minute walk from the ryokan.
- Shuttle: the free shuttle ended in May 2026. Paid and group transport may be discussed in advance, but do not plan around an unconfirmed pickup.
Public transport is less frequent than in central Fukuoka. Confirm both the outward and return times, especially if you plan to stay until the evening closing time.
Day use and overnight stays have different conditions
Overnight guests can use the public bath from check-in until 23:00 and again from 6:00 until check-out. These hours are different from the 13:00–21:00 day-use session.
The official site lists eight pet-dedicated guest rooms, plus a pet bath and dog run for staying guests. Check the room type, pet conditions, meals, private-bath booking and accommodation tax in the live plan before reserving.
View Fukusenka stay plans on Rakuten Travel
Who will enjoy Fukusenka most?
| A good match | Consider another facility if you need |
|---|---|
| A sulfur spring with a smooth-feeling bath | A sauna |
| A private bath for a family or small group | A walk-in private bath with no booking |
| A riverside onsen and footbath | A day-use bath and meal in one building |
| An overnight onsen trip with an eligible pet plan | Day-use bathing with a pet |
Check closures and prices before departure
The regular closure is Wednesday, and the ryokan also has irregular closure dates. Recheck the official calendar and hot-spring page before setting out, particularly during major holidays.
Related Fukuoka onsen guides
- Compare Chikugogawa Onsen day baths
- Fukuoka's 18 baths on the Kyushu 88 Onsen Trail
- Onsen and sento etiquette for first-time visitors
Checked on 27 August 2026 using Fukusenka's official website and FAQ, Fukuoka Prefecture's official tourism listing, the Kyushu 88 Onsen Trail and the matching Rakuten Travel property page.
