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Onikoube Onsen — Benten Geyser

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Onikoube Onsen — Benten Geyser

鬼首温泉 弁天噴泉

Miyagi · Tohoku

Japan's largest geyser, erupting 15-20m roughly every 10 minutes, at the quieter Onikoube Onsen area near Naruko.

Why we picked it

A genuinely rare natural geyser most visitors have no idea is near Naruko.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
3.7· 860 reviews
Opening hours
Mon 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tue–Thu Closed Fri–Sun 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Adults ¥500; elementary/junior high ¥200; preschoolers free. Open ~10:00–15:00, and closed for winter from December until late March.
Nearest station
Naruko-Onsen Station
Website
kanketsusen.com

Today

10:00–15:00Fri closed

Admission

  • Adults ¥500; elementary/junior high ¥200; preschoolers free. Open ~10:00–15:00, and closed for winter from December until late March.

Stored weekly hours

Mon 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tue–Thu Closed Fri–Sun 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Tags

geyseronsennature

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