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Yamaga Onsen

熊本県

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A hot spring with an elegant atmosphere that conveys history and tradition.

It is an elegant hot spring that conveys history and tradition. The quality of the spring is a simple alkaline hot spring that contains salt, which is expected to have effects on neuralgia, rheumatism, muscle pain, moisturizing, and beautiful skin. After sightseeing the playhouse "Yachiyo-za" and the town of white-walled storehouses, let's heal our tiredness at the hot spring!

Features & How to Enjoy

Classic Onsen

Highlights

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A Blissful Moment Overflowing with the History of Yamaga Onsen

"Sakura-yu," which was born about 370 years ago, began as a hot spring for the Hosokawa clan's palace, but later transformed into a public hot spring loved by the people of Yamaga. Although it was once demolished, it was revived as a wooden hot spring using traditional Japanese construction methods in the autumn of 2012. At Sakura-yu, you can enjoy a profound atmosphere woven by the soft water and history. When visiting Yamaga Onsen, why not spend a blissful moment healing your mind and body while experiencing the famous hot spring of Sakura-yu?

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Enjoy Traditional Festivals at Yamaga Onsen

At Yamaga Onsen, the traditional Yamaga Onsen Festival, which has been held for a long time, takes place. In this festival, a parade of people dressed in traditional costumes marches as a Mikoshi parade. Many tourists also visit, creating a lively atmosphere. In winter, the Yamaga Lantern Festival is also held, creating a fantastic scene with the light of candles and Japanese umbrellas. The Yamaga Onsen Festival is a great opportunity to enjoy traditional festivals and various events. Please join us.

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Enjoy the Beauty-Enhancing Hot Springs

Yamaga Onsen is known for its high-quality hot springs that are effective in enhancing beauty. It offers benefits such as pore care, high cleansing power, promotion of collagen metabolism, and refreshing effects due to the thermal transfer. Enjoy a trip to Yamaga Onsen, surrounded by nature, and relax your mind and body while gaining beauty benefits. The beautiful scenery woven by the rich nature and the luxurious spring quality of the hot springs will support your beautiful skin. For travelers aiming for beautiful skin, Yamaga Onsen is the perfect choice.

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Charming Streetscape of the Buzen Highway

Yamaga Onsen is located near the Buzen Highway, which has been thriving since the Tenpo era, and is lined with old kojiya (malt shops) and solid sake breweries. The charming streetscape conveys the atmosphere of the Edo period. While feeling the weight of history, there are many attractions to see, such as the "Yachiyo-za" theater built in the Meiji era and the revived "Sakura-yu" bathhouse. For active travelers, we recommend the experience courses for making mini lanterns and dancing with lanterns. So, which path will you choose to follow the footsteps of Yamaga Onsen? Enjoy history and souvenirs on the attractive Buzen Highway guided by a concierge.

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A Special Experience Only Available in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture

Yamaga Asobi is a special experience that can be enjoyed in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture. There are various activities such as Lantern Hot Spring Table Tennis, Ike no Ma Cafe, Giga Ball Lamp Making, Yamame Fishing, Fuku Mayu Doll Making, and Experience Lantern Modern Girl and Modern Boy. These experiences allow you to spend special time while interacting with Yamaga's rich nature and traditional culture. Why not enjoy an exciting experience while fully enjoying the nature and traditional culture of Yamaga?

Access

Convenient Access by Public Transportation and Car

Access to Yamaga Onsen is convenient by both public transportation and private car. If using public transportation, take the Kyushu Shinkansen from JR Hakata Station and arrive at JR Shin-Tamana Station in about 40 minutes. Then transfer to a Kyushu Sangyo Bus and arrive at Yamaga Bus Center in about 50 minutes. Alternatively, take the Hino-Kuni Express Bus from the Nishitetsu Tenjin Highway Bus Terminal and arrive at the Ueki IC in about 100 minutes. Then transfer to a Kyushu Sangyo Bus and arrive at Yamaga Bus Center in about 30 minutes. If traveling by car, take Prefectural Road 16 from the Kikusui IC and arrive at Yamaga Onsen in about 70 minutes, covering about 10km. Please enjoy a relaxing hot spring experience at Yamaga Onsen.

History

Discover the History and Hot Springs of Yamaga Onsen

Yamaga Onsen is a historic hot spring resort that has been around for a long time in Japan. Its discovery dates back to about 800 years ago when Uno Chikaharu, who was defeated in the Hogen Rebellion, witnessed a scene where a wounded deer was healing its wounds by bathing in the hot spring in the second year of Hogen (1157). Furthermore, the "Yunogo" hot spring village in Yamaga-gun, Higo-no-kuni, was described in the "Wamyosho" written in the fourth year of Jōhei (934) in the Heian period, indicating that it was widely known even at that time. Enjoy a hot spring trip where you can refresh your mind and body while feeling the history of Yamaga Onsen.

Basic Information

	Address	1-1 Yamaga, Yamaga-shi, Kumamoto 861-0501, Japan
	Business Hours	6:00～0:00
	TEL	0968-43-3326
	Web Site	https://y-kankoukyoukai.com/

Average Review

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5 Reviews

レトロで朝6時からやってるとてもお湯がいい温泉でした。お風呂1つのみ、石鹸、シャンプー設置なし天井限りなく高いタイムスリップしたかのような異空間です。サウナやミストだ塩だ岩盤浴だ寝湯だと言ってる方は絶対行かない方がが良い。シンプルに湯を雰囲気を楽しむ所です。

山鹿市の中心にある温泉施設。江戸時代からのお茶屋を再現した建物で、安く温泉に入れます。温泉資料館や熊本藩主の風呂も保存されています。併設の観光案内所でレンタサイクルを借りれて便利です。

熊本旅行中にどうしても温泉に入りたくて、山鹿までバスで来ました。灯籠民芸館と八千代座の共通入館券を提示すると、入浴料が350→250円になります。この入浴料で温泉を楽しめるなんて最高ですね。平日の13時過ぎに伺いましたが、混んでませんでした。備付のシャンプー等はありませんが、番台で販売してました。私はさくら湯オリジナルのフェイスタオルを購入。バスタオルは無かったです。脱衣所は少し狭めで、ロッカー利用に100円必要です。ドライヤーは3台あって無料で使用可能でした。洗い場はたくさんありました。ただお湯がすぐ止まるので、シャワー使用中は何度もボタンを押してなきゃいけないのが、ちょっと大変でした。湯船は少し深めの大きいのが1つ、透明でさらっとした癖のないお湯でした。熱すぎず、ゆっくり長めに入っていられる湯温だったので、のんびりとお湯を楽しんで旅の疲れを取ることができました。建物内に飲泉もあったのですが、2024年6月現在故障中でした。体がずっとポカポカして、帰りのバスで気づいたら寝ていました。本当にいいお湯でした。

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