[Until July 10] Make a Wish After Your Bath: Beppu's Hyotan Onsen Holds Tanabata Wish-Writing Event in Courtyard

Hyotan Onsen (operated by Younet Co., Ltd.), which offers 100% natural hot spring water in Kannawa, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, will hold an event from July 4 to July 10, 2026, where visitors can write and hang their Tanabata wishes in the inner courtyard. Guests are welcome to write their wishes on strips of paper and hang them freely on a bamboo tree, enjoying a summer tradition during their relaxing time after bathing. Participation is free.

Tanabata Wish Strips to Enjoy in the Courtyard

After soaking in the hot springs, write your wish on a strip of paper and hang it on a bamboo tree in the courtyard. Anyone who visits, whether families, couples, or tourists, can participate freely. The courtyard, adorned with colorful wish strips swaying in the breeze, will be filled with a summery atmosphere and can also be enjoyed as a photo spot.

Event Overview

Period: July 4, 2026 (Sat) - July 10, 2026 (Fri) Location: Hyotan Onsen Courtyard Content: Write wishes on strips of paper and hang them on bamboo trees. Participation Fee: Free (Guests are welcome to participate freely)

A Moment to Feel the Season After Your Bath

Hyotan Onsen proposes ways to spend time beyond just bathing through seasonal decorations and events. The Tanabata wish-writing event is one such initiative. After warming up in the 100% natural hot spring water, enjoy a seasonal event in the courtyard – a way to spend the beginning of summer unique to Beppu's day-trip hot springs.

Information for Media Inquiries (For Reporters)

Filming of the courtyard decorated with wishes and customers writing their wishes is possible. We welcome interviews focusing on themes such as "Summer Traditions of Hot Spring Resorts," "Day-Trip Hot Springs to Enjoy the Seasons," and "Tanabata Photo Spots." Please contact us to arrange a date.

【Facility Overview】

Facility Strengths: Established in the Taisho era, 100 years of history, 100% natural hot spring water (free-flowing) / First hot spring facility to receive Michelin Green Guide's highest rating for 7 consecutive years, 14 years running (according to our research). Facility Name: Hyotan Onsen Address: 159-2 Kannawa, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 AM (Last reception 12:00 AM) Special Page: https://www.hyotan-onsen.com Phone Number: 0977-66-0527 Contact: Daiki Tanaka, Managing Director in Charge of Marketing

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