【Funagoya Onsen】Kawanoeki Funagoya Koibotaru

川の駅船小屋恋ぼたる

Next to Chikugo Regional Park along the Yabe River sits Kawanoeki Funagoya
Koibotaru, a welcoming spot with both an onsen facility and a local products market.
Loved by the community as a place to relax, it’s an easy stop for locals and visitors alike.
Known as a “beauty onsen,” the spring rises from 1,499 meters underground and features a carbonated, brownish cloudy onsen rich in minerals.
The large public bath includes two different open-air baths, with men’s and women’s sides switching weekly—adding a new atmosphere each time you visit.
In front of the onsen building, a free foot bath using natural onsen water is open to everyone, making it easy to enjoy a quick soak at any time.
For souvenirs, head to the on-site market, where the region’s appeal comes together in one place.
Fresh vegetables and fruit, seafood products, Yame tea, sake, sweets, and more are all available—making this a spot where you can enjoy not only the onsen, but also the seasonal blessings of Chikugo.

Address (Japanese)	833-0014　福岡県筑後市尾島298-2
Address	298-2 Ojima, Chikugo City, Fukuoka
Telephone Number	0942-52-8866（川の駅船小屋恋ぼたる　温泉館）
Fax Number	0942-52-8869
Open	10:00–21:00 (Last admission 20:30)
Closed	Tuesdays (If a public holiday, closed the following day)
Price	Day-use bathing: Junior high & above ¥700; Ages 70+ ¥500; Ages 4–Elementary school ¥350; Age 3 & under free
Car Park	70 spaces
Access	Approx. 5 min by taxi from Kyushu Shinkansen Chikugo-Funagoya Station Approx. 10 min from Kyushu Expressway Yame IC / Miyama-Yanagawa IC
Website	Official website of Kawanoeki Funagoya Koibotaru

Bicycle stands	Yes
Loan of pumps for sports bikes	None
Loan of bicycle tools	None
Toilets	Yes
Drinking water (tap water, etc.)	Yes
Tourist brochures, cycling maps, etc.	Yes
Other services	Use of hot spring pavilions 　Fees: adults 500 yen, over 70 years 350 yen, 4-12 years 250 yen, under 3 years free. 　There is a free footbath space in front of the onsen pavilion. 　There is also a tatami-floored restaurant in the onsen pavilion. Open 11:00-19:00 (21:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). Use of product pavilions 　Fresh vegetables, local sake and souvenirs from Chikugo Nanakoku are available for purchase.