Ureshino Onsen Travel Tips

3 of 5 in Saga Prefecture

Ureshino Onsen (嬉野温泉), nestled in southwestern Saga Prefecture, offers a serene escape with its famed "beautiful skin waters" rich in sodium bicarbonate and chloride, celebrated for leaving the skin feeling smooth and rejuvenated. This quaint town invites you to unwind at Siebold-No-Yu, a historic bathhouse named after a German scientist who loved these healing waters.

For an even deeper experience, over 30 ryokan and hotels welcome day visitors to their soothing hot spring baths. Ureshino is also renowned for its green tea and traditional boiled tofu (yudofu), offering a perfect blend of relaxation and local flavors.

Getting there

In Ureshino Onsen, getting around is simple—most bathhouses, shops, and restaurants are within walking distance, while the local loop bus connects major spots like Siebold-No-Yu and the Ureshino Tea Exchange Museum, and taxis are available at the bus center for quicker or more comfortable travel.