Onga River Onsen

What it is

• A hot spring facility located in the Oira district surrounded by rice fields
• The spring water is classified as a chloride spring containing high levels of iron
• This site is an official part of the Kyushu 88 Onsen Pilgrimage
• The facility is situated near the Onga River in Fukuoka Prefecture

What to see

• Hot spring water that turns a distinct reddish-brown color upon exposure to air
• Views of the surrounding rice fields from the Oira district location

Getting there

• Take a community bus from Onga-gawa Station to the Muta-iriguchi stop
• The Nishitetsu bus stop Asagi is a sixteen minute walk from the facility
• The site is located 8.5 kilometers from the Kurate Interchange
• The Komine Exit of Kitakyushu Expressway is 8.6 kilometers away

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.