Private open-air bath with a spectacular view in Ogunimachi, Kumamoto

Hage-no-yu Onsen Kunugi-yu in Oguni, Kumamoto, was like heaven...! There are 16 family baths, a view of greenery from the window, it is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and the coin timer system means you can always bathe in clean water.... I was able to stretch my legs in the spacious bathtub and enjoy a relaxing 60 minutes in the hot springs. From the window you can see the vast nature at the foot of Mt. Wakugai. The greenery is so relaxing. In the fall, you can enjoy the autumn leaves while bathing in the hot springs! ((By the way, why is Hagenoyu Onsen called "Hage"... I was curious and looked it up...))) The name "Hagenoyu" was apparently given to the sunny southern slope of Mount Wonggai because it was called "Hage" and because the steam made the area "Hagenoyu" unable to grow vegetation. Hagenoyu Onsen Kunugiyu Address: Hagenoyu Onsen 2978 Nishizato, Oguni-machi, Aso-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture Opening hours: 24 hours Closed: Open all year round Facilities: 16 family baths Price: 16 baths at 1000 yen for 50 minutes and 1500-2500 yen for 60 minutes Water quality: Hypotonic neutral simple hot spring #FreeHongKongAirTicket