The clear, colorless, and neutral hot spring water of Shimabara Onsen is
mild and comfortable, ideal for bathing with healing effects for cuts,
burns, and chronic skin disease.
In addition to bathing in the water, the spring water is drinkable.
The healing effects by drinking the hot spring water include chronic digestive
disease, diabetes, gout, and liver diseases.
There are 7 locations in the city where you can enjoy the water from drinking
fountains.
There are also 2 “Ashiyu” footbaths, both very popular for relieving neuralgic
pain, poor circulation, and arthritic pain.
Ashiyu facilities are available free of charge and open 24 hours a day.
