[2025 Chikushino Stay] Travel Guide for Futsukaichi Hot Spring - Daimaru Besso (Updated May)

#Fukuoka Hotel Daimaru Villa is a Japanese-style hot spring hotel in the suburbs of Fukuoka. It is a 30-minute drive from downtown Fukuoka. It opened in 1865 and has a long history. Both its appearance and interior decoration are full of the atmosphere of an ancient Japanese villa. Daimaru Ryokan offers different Japanese-style rooms with indoor hot springs, allowing you to relax in the natural beauty. The hotel also has a large public bath! The bathing area is surrounded by trees, giving you the feeling of taking a bath in the mountains. This time, we booked a one-night-two-meals package and tasted a series of traditional Japanese cuisine, using fresh local ingredients to provide exquisite Japanese cuisine.

Daimaru Besso ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1 Chome-20-1 Yumachi, Chikushino, Fukuoka 818-0058 Japan A traditional Japanese-style hot spring inn, the hotel is located in the quiet town of Yumachi. It is known for its famous architecture and magnificent gardens, which are very beautiful. 👍👍👍👍 Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot spring. 👍👍👍👍 Spacious rooms. Every corner is very clean, and the facilities are fully equipped, making it feel very comfortable. Very friendly staff. 👍👍👍👍 🗾🗾🗾🗾🧳🧳🧳🧳

As the first stop of this hot spring maple viewing trip, Daimaru Hotel really gave me a big surprise. As a member of the Secret Hot Spring Association, the necessary conditions of being far enough, remote enough, and niche enough were met. All the way up the mountain there was a strong smell of sulfur, and I actually quite liked the smell and it was quite intoxicating. ② Let’s talk about hot springs first. There are a total of 9 hot springs, including 3 indoor ones (one for men and one for women), 3 open-air hot springs for women, and 3 mixed bathing hot springs (also the three largest hot springs). The spring is a pure sulfur spring (hydrogen sulfide type), which contains a large amount of methylsilicic acid. It is a beauty bath that makes your skin smooth after bathing. As for mixed bathing, although it has a 200-year history, there are special yukatas for mixed bathing now, so there is no need to worry about embarrassment. As for the food, it exceeded my expectations. I didn't expect that they could offer free wagyu beef here, with each person getting such a large portion of black wagyu beef. The breakfast is also delicious, especially the grilled fish and rice balls. ⑤Room: We booked a king-size room in the annex. The room was clean and tidy, but a little smaller than expected. However, outside the window was a river with hot springs flowing. I fell asleep listening to the white noise all night long, and I slept so well that night. As soon as I open the window in the morning, I can see the sunrise. The hot steam from the river outside the window is so refreshing. A new day has begun.

Futsukaichi Onsen, nestled in Chikushino City, Fukuoka, boasts a rich heritage dating back over 1300 years. Once known by various names like "Suita no yu," "Yakushi onsen," and "Musashi onsen," it was officially named Futsukaichi Onsen in 1950. Renowned as the sole hot spring in Fukuoka for centuries, it captured the essence of liveliness in a haiku by the esteemed writer Soseki Natsume. Today, while it may not be the largest hot spring town, Futsukaichi Onsen remains a beloved tourist destination. Visitors are drawn to nearby attractions like the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, celebrated for its association with learning, the historic Buzo-ji Temple at the mountain's base, and the Kyushu National Museum. The area is also noted for its high-end ryokans, which have hosted many cultured and notable guests. The hot spring's water is an alkaline simple thermal radioactive spring, reputed for its therapeutic effects on neuralgia and skin diseases, adding to the allure of this historically rich and culturally significant destination. We hopped on the JR train and got off at Futsukaichi Station. After enjoying a brief 10-minute walk, we were greeted by two public bathhouses right next to each other. The experience is quite affordable 200-300 Yen (2-3$) After the bath, you feel really good. Your body feels loose and free, like all the tightness has gone away. (Be careful, the water is really hot! I can only stay for 15 mins 😅) I will surely be back again next time ! Really recommend! #hotspring #Fukuoka #onsenjp