Find Resorts & Hotels with Spas in Kannawa Onsen

Yes, Kannawa Onsen in Oita Prefecture offers several unique spa experiences that stand out from typical hot spring baths.One such experience is Mushiyu, a natural herbal steam bath where guests lie in a stone chamber covered with medicinal herbs like shobu, promoting deep relaxation and sweating. This tradition dates back to the Kamakura period.Another distinctive offering is the Foot Steam Bath, a rare experience even within Japan, where only the feet are steamed using a special herbal setup.For a different kind of therapeutic experience, Hyotan Onsen features a Sunayu Sand Bath, where visitors are buried in warm sand heated by natural hot spring steam. This Michelin Guide three-star rated onsen provides a unique sand bathing experience.While not a spa bath, Hell Steamed Cooking (Jigokumushi) is a traditional Edo-period method of cooking food like seafood and vegetables using natural hot spring steam, offering a unique cultural and culinary experience tied to the hot springs.Finally, some ryokans, such as Yasuragi no Yado Yufu, offer private hot spring baths, including uniquely designed open-air and indoor options with free-flowing natural spring water, available by reservation for an exclusive and tranquil experience.