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One of western Japan’s largest!
Free-flowing natural hot spring at Dondoko-yu

Dondoko-yu is a free-flowing natural hot spring facility known for abundant spring water and a bold garden open-air bath arranged with massive lava stones and natural timber.
The indoor baths offer hot, regular, and lukewarm temperatures, and a sauna is also available.
At the restaurant, you can enjoy Akaushi beef bowls, udon, and a variety of set meals.

Excellent Location

Excellent Location

Located at the entrance to the Aso caldera rim,
it is an ideal stop
for visitors sightseeing
around Aso.

Abundant Free-Flowing Spring Water

Abundant Free-Flowing Spring Water

Enjoy abundant free-flowing spring water.
The sulfate spring is known as a “beauty bath.”

Western Japan Scale

Western Japan Scale

About 1,000 tsubo of bathing space.
Among the largest in western Japan.
Three indoor bath temperatures.

Full Facilities

Full Facilities

Facilities include a restaurant
and a free rest area.
Local fresh vegetables and yogurt are also popular.

Tasty Restaurant

Tasty Restaurant

Popular Akaushi beef bowls,
udon, and many set meals are available.

Free for Hotel Guests

Free for Hotel Guests

Guests staying at the adjacent
Aso Baien SPA RESORT
may bathe free of charge as often as they like.