Uchinomaki Onsen
阿蘇内牧温泉
The largest hot-spring area in the Aso valley, with many inns and views of Aso's five peaks. It is a base for exploring Aso.
Uchinomaki Onsen lies about 3 km north of JR Aso Station, in central Aso city. It is the largest hot-spring area within the Aso caldera. Since the Taishō era, literary figures such as Natsume Sōseki and Yosano Akiko have visited. The hot-spring street has dozens of inns and guesthouses, many with views of the five Aso peaks. Public baths such as Yakushi-yu and foot baths are also available. It makes a good base for exploring Aso. During the day you can visit Nakadake Crater, Kusasenri and Daikanbo, each about 20 to 30 minutes by car. In early mornings in autumn and winter, you can climb Daikanbo to see the Aso sea of clouds. From JR Aso Station, a bus takes about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
Public baths approx. 10:00–22:00 (varies by facility)