Yunomine Onsen Tsuboyu

Overview

Yunomine Onsen Tsuboyu is a hot spring located in Yunomine, Honmyocho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, registered as a World Heritage site. Situated almost at the heart of the Nakahechi trail of the Kumano Kodo, it boasts a long history as a spa town. Historically used as a place for ritual cleansing (yuakariba) by pilgrims on their Kumano pilgrimage, Yunomine Onsen Tsuboyu is now a World Heritage site. It's a small rock bath, accommodating only 2-3 people at a time. It operates on a 30-minute rotation system, so expect a wait during busy periods. The spring water is a sulfurous sodium bicarbonate spring with a temperature of 92℃ (197.6℉). It's said to be effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, skin diseases, and diabetes. Yunomine Onsen Tsuboyu is the perfect spot to stop by during your Kumano Kodo hike. Surrounded by magnificent nature, it offers a chance to refresh your mind and body. Besides Tsuboyu, Yunomine Onsen also features other public baths and inns. Public baths offer various types of hot springs, including general baths, medicinal baths, and family baths. Inns allow you to relax in the hot springs while enjoying the abundant nature of Kumano. Yunomine Onsen is the ideal place to combine Kumano Kodo exploration with a relaxing onsen experience. Be sure to visit!