Three healing hot springs in Okayama
Mimasaka three hot springs “Yubara, Okutsu, Yunogo”
Mimasaka Santo, located in the northern part of Okayama Prefecture, is one of the leading hot springs in western Japan, consisting of three famous hot springs: Yubara Onsen, Okutsu Onsen, and Yunogo Onsen.
You can relax and heal while surrounded by nature, or enjoy the quaint appearance of a spa and hot spring town. How about a hot spring trip that warms your mind and body?
Yokozuna of the open-air bath ranking west! "Yubara Onsen"
Yubara Onsen has been known as a hot spring resort since the time of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and is said to be effective against neuralgia and sensitivity to cold. It is convenient to access by car, but there are also buses from the nearest Chugoku Katsuyama Station and other major areas nearby.
It is famous for its ``Sunayu'', which was recognized as the Yokozuna of the West in the national open-air bath ranking. There are also historical monuments along the hot spring town, a hot spring museum with exhibits related to the area, and Yumoto Onsenkan, where you can enjoy a day trip to the hot springs.
Enjoy the ultimate relaxing time at Okutsu Onsen, a hidden hot spring surrounded by mountains and clear streams.
Okutsu Onsen, which is located in a beautiful landscape surrounded by mountains and rivers and was valued by feudal lords during the Edo period, is known as the scenic ``hot spring of beauty.''
Okutsu Onsen also has attractions such as ``foot washing'', an ancient custom that has become a specialty, and a scenic spot with abundant nature. You can also enjoy a day trip bath at Hanabijin no Sato, a relaxing space surrounded by the warmth of wood.
*Due to damage caused by Typhoon No. 7 in August 2023, "foot washing" is currently suspended.
Enjoy the retro atmosphere that the whole family can enjoy at Yunogo Onsen, a historic spa for healing and beautiful skin!
Yunogo Onsen, also known as ``Sagi no Yu,'' is said to have been discovered by Priest Ennin 1,200 years ago, and is said to have therapeutic effects on wounds and skin beautification. You can get there in less than 10 minutes by bus or taxi from the nearest JR Hayashino Station.
The nearby area is blessed with scenic spots where you can enjoy the rich nature, such as the Daisen Observation Deck, and is also known as a "toy town" and a hot spring resort that can be enjoyed by three generations of the family.
At Yugo Sagi Onsenkan, which is also the original hot spring of Yunogo Onsen, you can enjoy various types of hot spring bathing.