Its a small but cheap open spa. No outdoor bath though
foot and hand onsen free to use
Nice place to visit once.
~If you change the time, you can use the bath for private use~
I happened to pass by the bath around 6am on my morning jog, and there was no one there (obviously), so I was able to take my time.
Unlike regular baths, foot baths are not suitable for mixed bathing if there are other people in them?! I don't think that's possible. It's best to change the time.
Instead of sitting on a cushion, you can sit on a small tatami chair and enjoy the foot bath. There is a toilet nearby, so it's very convenient.
It may be lukewarm in the winter, but in the early morning at the end of June, it was quite warm, enough to make me sweat after just three minutes in the bath.
Yes, Siebold's Footbath operates as a free public facility within the Ureshino onsen district. Visitors can use the footbath at no charge, making it an accessible way to experience the famous hot spring waters that have attracted visitors for centuries.
The footbath uses Ureshino's natural hot spring water, which is high in sodium bicarbonate and renowned for promoting beautiful, smooth skin. Soaking your feet in the mineral-rich water improves blood circulation and warms the entire body, providing relaxation and wellness benefits similar to a full hot spring bath.
The footbath is located in Ureshino, Saga Prefecture, accessible by the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen to Ureshino Onsen Station. From the station, the footbath is within walking distance in the historic onsen district at Otsu-818-2 Ureshinomachi Oaza Shimojuku. The location makes it easy to combine with visits to other attractions like traditional ryokan and tea plantations.
Absolutely. Siebold's Footbath is situated in the heart of Ureshino Onsen, one of Japan's famous hot spring resort towns. Nearby you'll find the historic Siebold-no-Yu public bathhouse, numerous traditional ryokan with private hot spring baths, and other onsen facilities. The footbath also marks the end of the Kyushu Olle Ureshino hiking course, making it a perfect rest stop before exploring the broader onsen district.
