After the Bath, a 100-Yen Bowl. Beppu's Hyotan Onsen Extends 'Yonaki Soba' Service Until June 28 – Limited to 10 PM to 11 PM

Hyotan Onsen (operated by UNET Co., Ltd.), a 100% natural source free-flowing hot spring in Kannawa, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, will extend its service offering 'Yonaki Soba' for 100 yen per bowl after bathing until June 28, 2026, due to its popularity. The service is limited to one hour daily from 22:00 to 23:00. This initiative, unique to the facility which is open until 1:00 AM (last admission at midnight), encourages a way to spend the night in Beppu by having a bowl after entering the hot spring.

Background: Why 'Yonaki Soba'?

Yonaki soba is a Japanese hospitality culture of inns serving a warm bowl of noodles at night. Hyotan Onsen is open until midnight (last admission) and 1:00 AM the next day, with many customers stopping by after work or as a finale to their sightseeing. The aim was to expand the experience from 'just taking a bath and going home' to 'spending a relaxing evening' by adding a light, warm bowl for an affordable 100 yen to the post-bath body.

Extension until June 28 Due to Popularity

As the initially planned period was ending, the service period was extended to June 28 in response to feedback such as [Confirmation needed: numbers of users, bowls served, social media reactions, etc.].

Service Overview Period: [Confirmation needed: Start date] ~ June 28, 2026 (after extension) Service Hours: 22:00 ~ 23:00 (limited to 1 hour) Closed on Thursdays

Price: 100 yen per bowl Location: [Confirmation needed: Dining area 'Onsen Meshi Yurari', etc.] Target/Quantity: [Confirmation needed: Customers using the large public bath]

Media Inquiries (For Journalists)

Filming of the facility at night, steam, and the Yonaki Soba serving scene, as well as interviews with operational staff, are possible. We welcome coverage from angles such as 'Hot spring open until late at night', 'How to spend the night in Beppu', and 'A post-bath bowl for a 100-yen coin'. Please contact us below to arrange a schedule.

【Facility Overview】

Facility Strengths: Founded in the Taisho era, 100 years of history, 100% natural source (free-flowing hot spring) / Awarded three stars for the 7th time and 14 consecutive years in the Green Guide, the tourism Michelin for hot spring facilities (according to our research).

Facility Name: Hyotan Onsen Location: 159-2 Kannawa, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture Business Hours: 9:00 ~ 25:00 (Last admission 24:00) Special Page: https://www.hyotan-onsen.com Phone: 0977-66-0527 Contact: Marketing Manager, Managing Director, Daiki Tanaka

Company Overview: UNET Co., Ltd. (Representative: Hitoshi Tanaka / Established: June 1962 / Capital: 30 million yen)