Yugo Onsen

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Enjoy a relaxing onsen experience at this hot spring, known as a medicinal bath, with over 1200 years of history.

Overview

Yugo Onsen is a hot spring located in Yugo, Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture, boasting a history of over 1200 years. Its origins trace back to the Heian period, with a legend stating that Ennin, a priest from Enryaku-ji Temple, discovered the spring while on a pilgrimage, after witnessing a white heron healing its injured leg in the waters. Historically cherished as a spa town, Yugo Onsen has attracted many seeking its high-quality waters. The spring's quality is sodium-calcium-chloride spring (hypotonic weakly alkaline spring), reputedly effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, and joint pain. Recently developed as a "health resort" combining hot springs and sports, it features jogging trails, a sports plaza, a rugby field, tennis courts, baseball fields, and swimming pools. The onsen town also boasts a toy museum and charming retro streetscapes, making it ideal for family trips. Yugo Onsen is a captivating destination where history, nature, and modern entertainment converge. We encourage you to visit!

  • Historic Sites
  • Scenic Views
  • Japanese Gardens
  • Cultural Arts
  • Amusement Parks

Basic Information

Address
Yugo, Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Okayama
Access
Take the JR Kisei Line to Hayashino Station, then a Uno Bus, Akaha City Wide Area Route Bus, or Misaka Joint Bus (approx. 6-8 minutes), or a taxi (approx. 8 minutes). From the Misaka Interchange on the Chugoku Expressway, take National Route 374. Show route
Op.Hours
Varies depending on the onsen (hot spring) facility. Please contact each facility for details.
Cld.Days
Varies depending on the facility. Please contact each facility for details.
Fee
Varies depending on the onsen facility. Please contact each facility for details.
INFO
Yugo Onsen town boasts numerous hot spring facilities for day trips, along with a variety of accommodations, restaurants, and souvenir shops. The surrounding area also features attractions such as the Okayama Prefecture Mimasaka Rugby & Soccer Field, Okayama International Circuit, the Modern Toy Museum & Organ Dream Hall, and the Tetsuudo Modelkan (train model museum). You can spend a full day exploring the onsen town and its surrounding attractions.
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https://www.yugoo-onsen.com/

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