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Yunomine Onsen

和歌山県

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About 1800 years old, it is Japan's oldest hot spring.

This is Japan's oldest hot spring with a history of about 1800 years. The hot spring town, where you can feel the atmosphere of an old-fashioned hot spring, retains a nostalgic atmosphere. After visiting the World Heritage Site "Tsuboyu" and making a pilgrimage to Kumano, let's relax and soak in the hot springs while enjoying the charming hot spring town!

Features & How to Enjoy

Classic Onsen

Highlights

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Japan's Oldest Hot Spring with a History of About 1800 Years!

Yunomine Onsen is Japan's oldest hot spring, with a history dating back about 1800 years since its founding. It has been loved by many people throughout its long history. Yunomine Onsen retains the atmosphere of an old-fashioned hot spring and allows you to experience the charm of a hot spring town. In ancient times, people on their pilgrimage to Kumano would stop at Yunomine to perform a ritual called "yugori" to purify themselves and heal their fatigue from the journey at this sacred site. This hot spring has a rich effect on the body, making it perfect for healing and relaxation. The spring quality of Yunomine Onsen is mainly sodium-calcium-sulfate, and it is expected to have benefits such as relieving neuralgia, muscle pain, and joint pain. The source of Yunomine Onsen is a place where you can feel the weight of history and the blessings of nature. Visitors can heal their mind and body at the old hot spring inns and charming hot spring resorts, and enjoy the unique hot spring culture of Yunomine Onsen!

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Natural Hot Springs Rock Bath Called "Tsubo-yu"!

Yunomine Onsen has a natural hot springs rock bath called "Tsubo-yu". It's said that the color of the water changes seven times a day, making for a beautiful sight. "Tsubo-yu" is part of the pilgrimage route and is registered as a World Heritage Site, making it historically valuable as well. By soaking in the hot springs in the rock bath, you can heal your mind and body while feeling the blessings of nature. It can be used in conjunction with the public bath at Yunomine Onsen, making it enjoyable for both tourists and locals. It's the perfect place for hot spring therapy and relaxation, where you can experience hot spring culture. Yunomine Onsen's "Tsubo-yu" is loved by many people for its beautiful scenery and historical value. When you visit, be sure to enjoy it along with the public bath at Yunomine Onsen!

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A Hot Spring Town with a Nostalgic Atmosphere!

Yunomine Onsen is a hot spring town with a nostalgic atmosphere. Inns line the Yunotani River, a tributary of the Shimmuragawa River, creating a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. At the foot of the Yunomoto Bridge, there is a hot spring source called the "yutou," from which a faint sulfur scent rises with the steam. This scenery is truly a symbol of the hot spring town and gives a sense of the presence of the hot springs. The hot spring town itself spreads along the Yunotani River, and you can enjoy the scenery enveloped in hot spring steam. Just walking around will soothe your heart and allow you to fully enjoy the hot spring atmosphere. In addition, there are buildings and street trees with a quaint atmosphere, and a nostalgic atmosphere permeates the town. The hot spring town of Yunomine Onsen offers a charming nostalgic atmosphere and provides visitors with a relaxing time and healing. You can also fully enjoy the local attractions such as strolling and dining, not just the hot springs!

Point 4

Experience the Atmosphere of the Ancient Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine!

Located near the Yunomine Onsen, Kumano Hongu Taisha is the head shrine of the Kumano Sanzan and exudes an atmosphere of ancient tradition. It is the first place you will come to after completing the difficult journey along the "Nakahechi" pilgrimage route. The first place to view Kumano Hongu Taisha is called "Fushimi-Oji," which is named after the act of bowing down in worship upon finally reaching Kumano Taisha. In 1995, the shrine was designated as an important cultural property of Japan. As you climb the 158 stone steps leading to the main hall, banners flutter on either side and the surrounding cedar forest evokes a sense of ancient history. Upon passing through the shrine gate, a magnificent hinoki bark-covered main hall appears. To the left are the gods Fusumi and Hayatama, in the center is the main god Kotsumi Okami, and to the right is the goddess Amaterasu. This shrine is worshipped as a god of traffic safety, good fishing, happy families, marital harmony, and longevity, and has welcomed many visitors over the years!

Point 5

Boil Eggs and Vegetables in 90 Degree Hot Water with a Yutou!

The Yutou at Yunomine Onsen is a special facility located along the river. Hot water at 90 degrees gushes out of the Yutou, allowing you to boil eggs and vegetables. Eggs and vegetables boiled in the Yutou can be purchased at souvenir shops around Yunomine Onsen. By boiling fresh eggs and vegetables harvested locally in the Yutou, you can enjoy the unique taste of Yunomine Onsen. As a special dining experience unique to hot spring resorts, it is loved by many people!

Sightseeing

Hot Springs with a History of Over 1800 Years

Yunomine Onsen is a hot spring with a history of over 1800 years since its founding. It was discovered by the Kuzuchi-no-Kuni-zukuri, O-Atotsu-ni, and gained fame through the visits of successive emperors, including the Kumano Mikado. Yunomine Onsen is known as Japan's oldest hot spring, and still retains the atmosphere of an old-fashioned hot spring, allowing you to feel the charm of the hot spring town. It is said that people have been visiting Yunomine Onsen since ancient times on their way to Kumano, performing "yugori" (removing hot spring water from the body) and healing the fatigue of their journey at this holy site. Especially famous is the natural hot spring rock bath called "Tsubo-yu". The color of this hot spring is said to change seven times a day, and it is registered as a World Heritage Site as part of the pilgrimage route. In addition, there is a public bathhouse at Yunomine Onsen where you can also enjoy the hot springs. There are many sights to see around Yunomine Onsen, such as the Yunomine Prince and the historical site of the legend of Oguri Hangan. Enjoy a trip to heal your mind and body in a beautiful hot spring while experiencing history and culture!

Access

Arrive in about an hour by car from the Uetoda IC

If using public transportation to access Yunomine Onsen, first arrive at JR Kii-Tanabe Station. From there, take the Ryujin Bus bound for Hasshingumon-Ouji, which takes about an hour and 30 minutes. The nearest bus stop is Yunomine Onsen, where you will get off. If using a private car, take National Route 42 and 311 via the Uetoda IC on the Hanwa Expressway, and arrive in about an hour after traveling about 50km. Follow the road signs and head towards Yunomine Onsen.

Basic Information

	Address	Yunomine, Hongu-cho, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama 647-1732, Japan.
	Business Hours	N/A
	TEL	0735-42-0074
	Web Site	https://www.hongu.jp/onsen/yunomine/tuboyu/

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