Ibusuki Onsen

It is a chloride spring[clarification needed] but the concentration of salt and minor components differ by region or depth of excavation.

From about 1919 to 1955, the amounts of hot water taken rose to use the heat in agriculture and salt production.

Since 1964 using hot springs for salt production has been banned; however, using them for agriculture and aqua farming of fish has continued.

Surigahama Onsen is at a road along the coast southeast of Ibusuki Station.

It is difficult to bath alone, so staff are on hand to shovel sand over bathers.