Beppu Onsen a rustic hot-spring resort. Appreciated since the Edo Period, its soothing waters relieve the fatigue of a long journey. The waters of two public baths work effectively on symptoms such as nerve pains. With quaint streets lined with old-fashioned inns and houses, Hamawaki Onsen is the birthplace of Beppu Onsen. Built in 1991, Yutopia (Utopia) Hamawaki, a multi-purpose health facility, is transforming the town's ancient flavour to a new, modern ambiance. Originally built in 1879, "Takegawara Onsen" is located a short 7 minutes walk from Beppu Station. A fine bamboo thatched roof and elaborate facade is a proud symbol of
Nyūtō Onsen spring itself remains accessible to hikers. Visitors can purchase a pass known as a "yumeguri-chō" which grants single-entry access to the baths of each of the inns in the Nyūtō Onsen locality. It can only be purchased by guests of an inn or the hotel. The pass is valid for one year. Nyūtō Onsen Nyūtō Onsen (乳頭温泉郷 にゅうとうおんせんきょう "Nyūtō-onsen-kyō") is a rural hot spring resort in Towada-Hachimantai National Park, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture, Japan and consists of Japanese-style hot spring spas scattered around the base of Mount Nyūtō. Nyūtō Onsen is composed of seven separate accommodation facilities. This includes six