Enjoy the retro atmosphere of Yunogo Onsen, a historic hot spring known for its therapeutic and skin-beautifying properties, perfect for the whole family!
Yunogo Onsen, also known as "Sagi no Yu" (Heron's Hot Spring), is said to have been discovered by the monk Ennin 1,200 years ago and is said to have healing properties for wounds and to have skin-beautifying effects. It can be reached in less than 10 minutes by bus or taxi from the nearest JR Hayashino Station. The area is blessed with scenic spots such as the Daisen Observatory where you can enjoy the rich nature, and is also known as a hot spring resort that can be enjoyed by three generations...
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Okayama Prefecture is located in the Center of Western Japan and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It's conveniently located halfway between famous tourist destinations like Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima! It's also the gateway to Shikoku via the Seto. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Okayama," and the fruits that are sun-drenched in the warm climate of the Setouchi are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-class tourist spots, including Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which boasts history, culture, and art!
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Yunogo Onsen: A 1200-year-old hot spring resort with therapeutic and skin-beautifying properties
Yunogo Onsen has a long history, and is said to have been discovered about 1,200 years ago by the monk Ennin, who saw a white heron dipping its feet in the hot spring to heal its wounds. For this reason, it is also known as "Heron's Bath." The spring is a chloride spring containing radium bubbles. The temperature of the spring is 40-43 degrees, and about 450 liters of water gushes out every minute. It is also famous as a therapeutic hot spring, and is said to have healing properties for cuts and scrapes. The colorless, transparent water is known to leave the skin smooth, so it is also known as "Beauty Bath," and is also known as the hot spring where the Nadeshiko Japan players regained their energy. For more information, click here
Yunogo Onsen
Yunogo, Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture 707-0062
Yunogo Onsen is said to have been discovered by Ennin about 1,200 years ago when he saw a white heron healing a wound on his leg. Also known as "Sagi no Yu", it is a famous hot spring known throughout the country. The colorless and transparent hot water is popular among women as a hot spring for beautiful skin. There are fun facilities such as the free footbath "Fureai no Yu" and the day-trip hot spring facility "Yunogo Sagi Onsenkan". In early summer, you can enjoy the scenery of fireflies dancing along the Oya River.
Enjoy fireflies and hydrangeas in the summer and sea of clouds in the winter!
Daisen Observation Deck
From the Daisen Observatory, located an 8-minute drive from Yunogo Onsen town, you can look down on the hot spring town and Yoshinogawa, and even see Ushiroyama, the highest peak in Okayama Prefecture.
From October to February, you can sometimes see a beautiful sea of clouds in the early morning. On New Year's Day, the area is crowded with people watching the first sunrise of the year. Recently, it has also been gaining attention as a hidden gem of a night view spot.
Natural illumination
From late May to mid-June, you can enjoy the "natural illumination" of Genji and Heike fireflies dancing wildly across the Daiya River that flows near the hot spring town. Be sure to wear a yukata and enjoy watching the fireflies.
The 3,000 hydrangeas are a sight to behold
Between June and July, around 3,000 hydrangeas bloom along the 2.5km mountain path leading to the Daisen Observatory, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the colors of early summer.
Oyama Hydrangea Road (Oyama Observation Deck)
656-1 Kose, Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture 707-0045
It is an observation spot where you can see the Yugo Onsen town in Mimasaka City, the leisurely flowing Yoshino River, and in the distance, Okayama Prefecture's highest peaks, Ushiroyama and Nagisan, and the mountains beyond the Tsuyama Basin.
Hydrangea season: Mid-June to mid-July
Travel back in time at Toy Town, a place that can be enjoyed by three generations of the family!
Railway Model Museum & Retro Toy MuseumThe model museum recreates the railway that runs through Yunogo Onsen town in N gauge, and the toy museum exhibits toys such as miniature cars and figurines. You can come into contact with nostalgic toys.
Modern Toy Museum: Music Box Dream Museum
You can enjoy the exhibition of music boxes and mechanical dolls that are over 100 years old. Music box concerts are held five times a day (approximately 40 minutes). The rich tones are a must-listen.
Modern Toy Museum/Music Box Yumekan
319-2 Yunogo, Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture 707-0062
There are a total of 30 items on display, including music boxes and mechanical dolls from over 100 years ago, and about 600 toys, mainly European building blocks. In addition to the ``Music Box Concert'' and ``Toy Tour'' that introduce toys every day, there is also a museum shop where you can purchase toys and music boxes recommended by the museum, and a playroom where you can play with toys such as building blocks and a play corner.
The Showa Museum, a toy box of yesteryear, is a museum themed around life in the Showa era, with displays of tin toys and recreations of elementary school classrooms, kitchens, and barber shops from around Showa. You can also enjoy exhibits of some of the oldest vending machines in Japan, and a manga library where you can read old manga.
Cave bath, open-air bath, family bath... Yunogo Sagi Onsenkan is a day-trip hot spring facility with a variety of baths.
At the Yunogo Yunogo Onsen , you can enjoy various types of hot springs, centered around two different baths with dry sauna and mist sauna. The cave bath and open-air bath are very popular! There are also a variety of other baths, such as family baths, jet baths, baths for the disabled, jacuzzis, and waterfall baths. There is also a specialty goods corner within the facility, so you can enjoy looking for souvenirs in between soaks.
Yunogo Sagi Onsenkan
707-0062 595-1 Yunogo , Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture
This is the original hot spring of Yunogo Onsen, one of the three Yunogo Onsen in Mimasaka, and is known nationwide as the "Horse Hot Spring" because it is said to have been discovered by the monk Ennin when he saw a heron healing its wounded leg here. It has been popular as a healing hot spring (therapeutic hot spring) since the Meiji period.
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Okayama Prefecture is located in the Center of Western Japan and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It's conveniently located halfway between famous tourist destinations like Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima! It's also the gateway to Shikoku via the Seto. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Okayama," and the fruits that are sun-drenched in the warm climate of the Setouchi are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-class tourist spots, including Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which boasts history, culture, and art!
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