Ureshino Onsen guide: public bathhouse, free footbath and transport

Compare Siebold no Yu public baths and the free Ureshino footbath, with official opening hours, closing days, access, parking and information on tea and onsen tofu.

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  • Saga
  • Hot springs
  • Day trips

Ureshino Onsen () is a hot spring and tea town in Saga Prefecture. Two accessible places for visitors are the public bathhouse and free footbath. This article summarizes opening hours and transport from official Saga Prefecture Tourism Association information. The official page does not list bathing fees, so they are not included. See Kyushu Shinkansen and limited express trains for regional transport.

Key points

  • Public bathhouse Siebold no Yu (): 6:00 to 22:00, closed on the third Wednesday of every month (moved to the following day if that is a holiday)
  • Siebold footbath (): free, open 24 hours; may be unavailable on Wednesday mornings for cleaning
  • From Ureshino Bus Center (): About 7 minutes on foot to the bathhouse and 5 minutes to the footbath
  • Ureshino Onsen is known for hot springs, Ureshino tea, and onsen tofu

Choosing between the two places

Siebold no Yu (public bathhouse) Siebold footbath
Type Taisho-era Gothic-style building and public bathhouse Footbath
Hours 6:00 to 22:00 24 hours
Closed Third Wednesday of each month (postponed if a holiday) May close for cleaning on Wednesday mornings
Cost Not listed on the official page; consult the Ureshino City website or call Free
Suitable for A full bath with time set aside A short rest without changing clothes

Transport

Item Official information
Public bathhouse Get off at Ureshino Bus Center and walk about 7 minutes; about 7 minutes by vehicle from Ureshino-Onsen Station
Footbath About 5 minutes on foot from Ureshino Bus Center
Parking Bathhouse parking has 56 spaces; first 90 minutes free, then 100 yen for each 30 minutes, capped at 500 yen per 24 hours
  • Official information notes details may change. Contact the facility directly before visiting (bathhouse telephone 0954-43-1426)
  • The bathhouse includes barrier-free design, lifts and toilets suitable for wheelchair users, and baby-care facilities

Features of the hot spring town

The Saga Prefecture Tourism Association’s regional introduction describes:

  • Hot springs: Described as one of Japan’s three major skin-beautifying hot springs, with smooth-feeling water
  • Onsen tofu (): Tofu gently simmered in hot spring water, turning the liquid milky white like soy milk
  • Ureshino tea: Steamed tamaryokucha (), a tea type produced in few places in Japan
  • Nearby attractions include Hizen Yume Kaido () and Shiota-tsu (), a former post town along the Nagasaki Kaido

Checks before departure

  1. If you want a bath, avoid the third Wednesday of each month
  2. The footbath may close on Wednesday mornings
  3. If driving, check conditions for parking-fee reductions

For other Saga content, see the Yoshinogari Historical Park guide and the Kyushu travel guide.

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