Hot Springs of Mimasaka-no-Kuni

The Three Hot Springs of Mimasaka

Yubara Onsen

[Maniwa City]

Yubara Onsen (Hot Spring)

The 100% natural hot water that gushes forth from the source is plentiful and of excellent quality. Yubara Onsen (Hot Spring) Village features a row of unique hot springs for you to enjoy, from the free-of-charge Sunayu (Sand Bath) to Yubara, Shimoyubara, Goroku, Taru and Maga.

[Type] High-Temperature Hypotonic Alkaline Water
[Useful for] Neuralgia, Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Etc.

Nearby Facilities
Yubara Onsen (Hot Spring) Museum

[Maniwa City]

Yubara Onsen (Hot Spring) Museum

This museum features displays that introduce the history of Yubara Onsen (Hot Spring), a memorial room dedicated to the noted travel writer Fuyuto Noguchi, a room for playing ping-pong with hot spring slippers and displays of stained glass and other art and craft works.

  • Yubara Onsen (Hot Spring) Museum
    ☎ 0867-62-3485
  • 124 Yubara Onsen, Maniwa City
  • 10:00~18:00
  • Wednesday
  • 210 Yen (2nd Floor Material Room Only)
Japanese Giant Salamander Center

[Maniwa City]

Japanese Giant Salamander Center

Dedicated to the conservation and observation of the Special National Monument known as the Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicas), this facility also raises freshwater fish from the Asahi River Basin. On August 8th each year, the local Japanese Giant Salamander Festival is held around Yubara Onsen (Hot Spring) Village, where you can see enormous salamander parade floats.

  • Maniwa City Yubara Branch Office
    ☎ 0867-62-2011
  • 1530 Toyosaka, Maniwa City
  • 9:00~17:00
  • Year End/New Year
  • Free Entry
Japanese Giant Salamander Chocolates

Japanese Giant Salamander Chocolates

Six Types of Chocolate in the Shape of Yubara’s Symbol—the Japanese Giant Salamander.

Okutsu Onsen (Hot Spring)

[Kagamino Town]

Okutsu Onsen (Hot Spring)

Tucked away in a charming and scenic mountain village, this hot spring has long been a favorite among men and women of culture. Known for its high-quality “beauty water,” Okutsu Onsen (Hot Spring) attracts fans from all over Japan, including such authors and artists as Tekkan and Akiko Yosano, Shiko Munakata and Shinji Fujiwara, who authored the novel “Akitsu Springs.”

[Type] Mildly Alkaline Simple Hot Spring Water
[Useful for] Neuralgia, Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Etc.

Nearby Facilities
Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Okutsu Onsen (Hot Spring): Onsen Tei

[Kagamino Town]

Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Okutsu Onsen (Hot Spring): Onsen Tei

Onsen Tei offers a buffet of old-fashioned country cooking, with around thirty types of dishes cooked up by local grandmas. The warm miso soup, made with plenty of ingredients, is delicious with a bowl of rice on the side. Children and adults alike are sure to leave with a full belly.

  • Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Okutsu Onsen (Hot Spring): Onsen Tei
    ☎ 0868-52-7178
  • 463 Okutsu, Kagamino Town
  • 11:00~15:00 (Last Order: 14:30)
  • Open Daily
  • Lunch Buffet: Adults: 1,200 Yen / Children: 800 Yen
Hanabijin-no-Sato

[Kagamino Town]

Hanabijin-no-Sato

Featuring the famed “beauty water” of Okutsu Onsen (Hot Spring), this day spa facility offers a large public bath with Jacuzzi jets, outdoor baths, family baths and more. With its high ceiling, the large public bath is imbued with a free and easy atmosphere.

  • Hanabijin-no-Sato
    ☎ 0868-52-0788
  • 261 Okutsu Kawanishi, Kagamino Town
  • 10:00~19:00 (Weekends/Holidays: ~20:00)
  • 2nd Thursday Every Month
Okutsu Chili Pepper Dressing “Spicy Beauty”

Okutsu Chili Pepper Dressing “Spicy Beauty”

This spicy dressing is made with Hime chili peppers, a local specialty.

Yunogo Onsen (Hot Spring)

[Mimasaka City]

Yunogo Onsen (Hot Spring)

You’ll want to wander around this hot spring town, known for its historic springs and its local toys, while wearing a traditional yukata (summer kimono). Legend has it that the high priest Ennin discovered the springs in the Heian Period (794-1185) after being led here by a white egret. As a result, you can see statues of Ennin all throughout this old hot spring resort town.

[Type] Sodium/Calcium Chloride Spring Water
[Useful for] Dermatitis, Gastrointestinal Disease, Neuralgia, Etc.

Nearby Facilities
Foot Bath (Fureai Bath)

[Mimasaka City]

Foot Bath (Fureai Bath)

upposedly walked all the way to Kyoto and back in just three steps, this bath features a unique foot-shaped motif.

  • Yunogo Onsen Tourism Association
    ☎ 0868-72-0374
  • 566-1 Yunogo, Mimasaka City
  • 10:00~19:00 (Nov.~Feb.: ~18:00)
  • Open Daily
  • Free Entry
Japan Museum of Contemporary Toys & Music Box Dream Hall

[Mimasaka City]

Japan Museum of Contemporary Toys & Music Box Dream Hall

This museum displays music boxes and wind-up dolls as well as wooden toys from Germany and Switzerland and more. There is also a workshop space where visitors can experience playing with and making toys first-hand.

  • Japan Museum of Contemporary Toys & Music Box Dream Hall
    ☎ 0868-72-0003
  • 319-2 Yunogo, Mimasaka City
  • 9:30~17:00 (Last Entry: 16:30)
  • Wednesday (Open Wednesday on Holidays and During Spring/Summer/Winter Vacation)
  • Adults (Junior High & Above): 700 Yen / Children: 300 Yen
  • http://www.toymuseum-okayama.jp
Mist Facemask for Beautiful Skin

Mist Facemask for Beautiful Skin

Made using 100% Yunogo Onsen (Hot Spring) water, this beauty product makes an excellent souvenir.

Other Hot Springs

Shimoyubara Onsen (Hot Spring)

[Maniwa City]

Shimoyubara Onsen (Hot Spring)

This outdoor bath has a free and open atmosphere. There is even a special bath for cats and dogs to bathe in.

  • Shimoyubara Onsen Himawarikan
    ☎ 0867-62-7080
  • 24-1 Shimoyubara, Maniwa City
  • No Scheduled Days Off
  • Type: Alkaline Simple Hot Spring Water
  • Useful for: Neuralgia, Joint Pain, Motor Paralysis, Etc.
Taru Onsen (Hot Spring)

[Maniwa City]

Taru Onsen (Hot Spring)

Said to heal cuts and cure skin disease, this popular hot spring is well known for its therapeutic qualities. There are also many accommodations available in the area.

  • Taru Onsenkan
    ☎ 0867-62-2966
  • 346-1 Tsugitaru, Maniwa City
  • Open Daily
  • Type: Alkaline Simple Hot Spring Water
  • Useful for: Cuts, Skin Disease, Etc.
Maga Onsen (Hot Spring)

[Maniwa City]

Maga Onsen (Hot Spring)

Offering public baths in charming wooden tubs, this hot spring, which also features a natural rock bath, is well known for its therapeutic qualities. There are also many accommodations available in the area.

  • Maga Onsenkan
    ☎ 0867-62-2953
  • 181 Nakama, Maniwa City
  • Open Daily
  • Type: Alkaline Simple Hot Spring Water
  • Useful for: Neuralgia, Joint Pain, Bruises, Etc.
Aba Onsen (Hot Spring)

[Tsuyama City]

Aba Onsen (Hot Spring)

Located in the mountains, this hot spring has smooth, slippery water that feels great on the skin. The hot spring features both cypress and rock baths. Lodging is also available.

  • Moegi no Sato Aba Onsen (Hot Spring)
    ☎ 0868-46-7111
  • 1200 Aba, Tsuyama City
  • Wednesday (Following Day If Wednesday a Holiday)
  • Type: Alkaline Simple Hot Spring Water (Contains Radon)
  • Useful for: Neuralgia, Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Etc.
  • http://www.tsuyamakan.jp/en/
DODO Onsen Megumi-so

[Tsuyama City]

Dodo Onsen Megumi-sou

This is a hole-in-the-wall spot where you can casually enjoy hot springs in Kamo-cho, Tsuyama City. Feel the gentleness of nature as you relax and unwind.

  • Dodo Onsen Megumi-so
    ☎ 0868-42-7330
  • 143 Konakahara, Kamo-machi, Tsuyama City
  • Monday (Following Day If Monday a Holiday)
  • Spring quality: radium hot spring (simple weakly radioactive spring)
  • Efficacy: Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, etc.
  • https://www.t-seibi.jp/works/megumisou.html
Notoro Onsen (Hot Spring)

[Kagamino Town]

Notoro Onsen (Hot Spring)

This is the highest-altitude hot spring in Okayama Prefecture, meaning that you can enjoy bathing in overflowing spring water straight from the source while gazing at the lovely surrounding scenery.

  • Notoro Onsen (Hot Spring) “Tenku-no-Yu (Sky Water)”
    ☎ 0867-57-2006
  • 2091-10 Tominishidani, Kagamino Town ※Camp Grounds Available
  • Monday (Following Day If Monday a Holiday)
  • Type: Alkaline Simple Hot Spring Water
  • Useful for: Neuralgia, Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Etc.
  • http://www.mirakuru.ne.jp/onsen/
Kamisaibara Onsen (Hot Spring)

[Kagamino Town]

Kamisaibara Onsen (Hot Spring)

Located in the mountains, this hot spring allows you to savor the simple beauty of a traditional Japanese hot spring. Accommodation is also available at “Itsuki,” an inexpensive public lodge.

Awakura Onsen (Hot Spring)

[Nishiawakura Village]

Awakura Onsen (Hot Spring)

The foremost radium spring in the Chugoku Region, this hot spring also has lodging available at “Awakuraso,” an inexpensive public lodge.

  • Yu~Topia Golden Springs
    ☎ 0868-79-2334
  • 2072-6 Kageishi, Nishiawakura Village
  • 2nd Tuesday of Every Month (Following Day If Tuesday a Holiday)
  • Type: Radium Spring (Mildly Radioactive Cold Mineral Spring)
  • Useful for: Gout, Neuralgia, Oversensitivity to Cold, Etc.
  • http://nishiawakura-kanko.com/onsen/index.html