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Kinin-no-Yu is the hot-spring bath at Kyukamura Shikanoshima, a seaside hotel on the outer end of Shikanoshima Island. Day visitors can use the indoor and open-air baths, while overnight guests gain access in the evening and early morning.
The important point is timing: day-use admission closes at 14:00 and bathing ends at 15:00. A sunset bath therefore usually requires an overnight stay.
Day-use information
| Hours | 11:00–15:00; final admission 14:00 |
|---|---|
| Closed | Third Tuesday of each month for bath maintenance |
| Adult | ¥750 |
| Child | ¥450 from age 3 |
| Towels | Bring your own; rental bath towel and sale face towel were each listed at ¥200 |
These details were checked on 23 July 2026. Maintenance and hotel operations can change day-use availability, so confirm before travelling across the island.
What the bath is like
The official site identifies the spring as a calcium-magnesium chloride cold mineral spring. The attraction is the Genkai Sea view from the open-air bath, not a large spa complex. The water is heated and adjusted rather than free-flowing directly from the source.
Wash before entering, keep towels out of the bath and do not wear swimwear. Ask the hotel in advance about tattoo coverage, accessibility or any medical consideration that could affect admission.
Access without a car
From Hakata, take JR trains via Kashii to Saitozaki. The hotel has a shuttle from Saitozaki Station that requires advance reservation; Nishitetsu Bus route 1 also serves Kyukamura Iriguchi, followed by a walk. Services are limited, so check both outward and return times before departure.
By car, follow the Uminonakamichi route to Shikanoshima and continue around the island to Katsuma. The hotel lists free outdoor parking.
Stay or visit for the day?
- Day visit: best with a morning island drive, lunch and a bath before 15:00.
- Overnight: better for sunset, a slower island stay and bathing from 15:00–24:00 and 5:00–9:00.
- Without a car: reserve the shuttle and avoid an itinerary with tight connections.
