Onsen Hopping in Yamaguchi City

Onsen Hopping in Yamaguchi City

Yamaguchi Prefecture is blessed with some of the most abundant hot spring resources in Japan. With many historic onsen areas that have long been loved, it attracts visitors from both inside and outside the prefecture.

Among them, Yamaguchi City, located in the center of Yamaguchi Prefecture, is home to many hot springs, including Yuda Onsen, which boasts the greatest volume of hot spring water along the Sanyo Route.


Yuda Onsen (Day Trip・Overnight Stay)

Yuda Onsen is known for a legend in which a white fox healed its wounds by soaking its feet in a pond from which hot springs later emerged. Located in the heart of Yamaguchi Prefecture and Yamaguchi City, it offers convenient access and is used for various purposes, including tourism and business.
The spring quality is an alkaline simple hot spring, which is tasteless and odorless. Its soft water is gentle on the skin, earning it the nickname “Hot Spring for Beautiful Skin.”

Benefits of the Hot Spring
Neuralgia・Muscle pain・Joint pain・Frozen shoulder・Motor paralysis・Joint stiffness・Bruises・Sprains・Chronic digestive disorders・Hemorrhoids・Sensitivity to cold・Recovery after illness・Fatigue recovery・Health promotion
Bathing FeeVaries by facility
Bathing HoursVaries by facility
Regular Closing DayVaries by facility
AccessAbout 10 minutes by car from Ogori IC on the Chugoku Expressway, or about 20 minutes from Yamaguchi IC.
Get off at Yuda Onsen Station on the JR Yamaguchi Line.
ContactYuda Onsen Ryokan Cooperative Association
Tel.083-920-3000 (weekdays 9:00-17:00)
Yuda Onsen Tourist Information Center
Tel.083-901-0150 (year-round 9:00-18:00)

Ganjyoju Hot Springs (Day Trip)

This day-use hot spring is located at a roadside station and is surrounded by nature. The spring quality is a mildly radioactive sodium bicarbonate hot spring, and the facility also features a sauna and open-air baths. At the entrance to the baths, visitors are greeted by chainsaw-carved statues of Shizuka Gozen and Benkei, figures from local legends.
The rose bath, held once a month for two days in the women’s open-air bath, is also popular.

Benefits of the Hot Spring
Neuralgia・Muscle pain・Joint pain・Bruises・Chronic digestive disorders・Sensitivity to cold・Fatigue recovery・High blood pressure・Chronic skin diseases・Chronic gynecological disorders・Cuts・Burns・Joint stiffness, etc.
Bathing FeeAdult 520 yen Elementary school student 300 yen
Bathing Hours9:00 to 21:00
Closed DayThe third Wednesday
AccessLocated along National Route 9, about 10 minutes by car from JR Tokusa Station or JR Tsuwano Station.
ContactRoadside Station Ganjyoju Onsen
Tel.083-957-0118

Yunoki Jisho Onsen  (Day Trip・Overnight Stay)

This hot spring contains a rich variety of ions, with lithium ion concentrations about three times higher than the standard defined by the Hot Springs Act, and free carbon dioxide about eight times higher. Lithium has analgesic (pain-relieving) effects, while carbon dioxide promotes heat retention and helps lower blood pressure. As a drinking spring, it is also known to be effective for digestive disorders, liver disease, diabetes, gout, and more. It is a therapeutic hot spring ideal for healing.

Benefits of the Hot Spring
(1) General Indications for Therapeutic Hot Springs
Neuralgia, muscle pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, joint stiffness, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive disorders, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, recovery after illness, fatigue recovery, health promotion
(2) Indications by Spring Type
High blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, cuts, burns, chronic skin diseases, weak constitution in children, chronic gynecological disorders
Bathing FeeAdults 500 yen Children 200 yen (3 years old or younger elementary school students)
Bathing Hours10:00 to 20:00
Regular Closing Day5th, 18th
AccessAbout 20 minutes by car from Kano IC on the Chugoku Expressway
Approximately 7 kilometers from Ato Police Station along Route 9
ContactYunoki Jisho Onsen
Tel.0835-58-0430

Shimaji Onsen (Day Trip・Overnight Stay)

Located in the lush greenery of Tokuchi, Yamaguchi City, this hot spring facility was renovated in June 2011 with a focus on healing and health. Though modest in size, it features natural flowing spring water directly from the source, and serves as a revitalizing presence in the local community.
While soaking in the overflowing hot spring water, you can enjoy the view of the Shimaji River and the changing seasonal scenery.
With a dining area, local specialty shop, and morning market, it also serves as a relaxing gathering place for the local community.

Benefits of the Hot Spring
Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, joint stiffness, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive disorders, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, recovery after illness, fatigue recovery, health promotion
Bathing FeeAdults (Junior high school students and older): 520 yen、Elementary school students: 250 yen、Infants and toddlers: Free(*Towel rental: 100 yen)
Bathing Hours10:00 to 20:00 (until 19:00)
Closed DayEvery Wednesday (If it falls on a national holiday, closed the following business day) ・ New Year holidays
AccessAbout 8 minutes from Tokuchi IC on the Chugoku Expressway, or about 15 minutes from Tokuyama-Nishi IC on the Sanyo Expressway.
*There are bus stops for Bōchō Kōtsū and the Otassha-go within the parking area.
ContactLohas Shimaji Onsen
Tel.0835-54-4545

Miyano Onsen  (Day Trip)

This day-use hot spring allows you to fully enjoy the beauty of nature in every season. The water has a uniquely smooth and slippery texture that is often described as “silky.”
With an affordable admission fee of just 100 yen, the facility attracts many visitors from both inside and outside the prefecture.
The facility also includes a karaoke room, multipurpose room, and pottery studio, serving as a space for creative activities and relaxation.

Benefits of the Hot Spring
Joint pain, recovery after illness, fatigue recovery, neuralgia, muscle pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, joint stiffness, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive disorders, sensitivity to cold, health promotion
Bathing Fee100 yen for ages 6 and up ・ 50 yen for children 5 and under(Free rest area available)
Bathing Hours10:20-18:00 (Last reception 17:30)
Summer (June-August) 10:20-19:00 (Last reception 18:30)
Closed DayClosed on Mondays (or the following day if it falls on a national holiday), the day after national holidays, and during the New Year holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3)
Access4 km from JR Miyano Station, 6.5 km from JR Yamaguchi Station, or a short walk from the Miyano Onsen bus stop on the Bōchō Bus line.
ContactYamaguchi Fureai Hall
Tel.083-923-3351

Nagasawa Onsen (Day Trip・Overnight Stay)

Located on the shores of Lake Nagasawa, this radon-rich cold mineral spring is a simple weakly radioactive onsen that is tasteless, colorless, and odorless. The large public bath offers a panoramic view of Lake Nagasawa.
The facility includes the drive-in “Nagasawa Garden,” where you can enjoy meals and light snacks. Nearby, you'll find the Suzenji Local History Museum, which features exhibits on Masujirō Ōmura, a historical figure from the area. There is also a golf driving range. Many visitors stop by for a break during a drive or sightseeing, or to relax in the bath after a round of golf.

Benefits of the Hot Spring
Chronic articular rheumatism, chronic muscular rheumatism, neuralgia, chronic gastrointestinal catarrh, chronic cholecystitis, neuritis, uric acid stones, symptoms of aging, chronic skin diseases, and others
Bathing FeeAdult 400 yen, child 160 yen (free rest area)
Bathing Hours9:30 to 23:00 (until 22:20)
Regular Closing DayOpen seven days a week
AccessAbout 2 minutes by car toward Hofu on National Route 2 from Yamaguchi-Minami Interchange on the Sanyo Expressway.
About 2 minutes toward Hofu on National Route 2 from JR Yotsutsuji Station.
ContactNagasawa Garden Nagasawa Onsen Co., Ltd.
Tel.0835-32-0140

Aio Onsen (Day Trip・Overnight Stay)

This natural open-air hot spring bath overlooks the calm inland sea. The spring water is a simple, mildly radioactive cold mineral spring that is tasteless, colorless, and odorless. The facility also features a panoramic large bath and a dry sauna with a window. The scenic view of Yamaguchi Bay from the window offers soothing relaxation for both body and mind.
At the restaurant on the first floor, you can enjoy dishes made with kuruma shrimp, a specialty of the Aio area, throughout the year. This hot spring offers not only delicious seafood but also scenic views unique to Aio.

Benefits of the Hot Spring
Neuralgia, fatigue recovery, and more
Bathing Fee570 yen for junior high school students and over 3 years old and over 300 yen
Bathing Hours10:00-19:00(20:00 ends)
(Wednesday/12:00 ~ 19:00)
(Saturday, Sunday, holiday, busy season/10:00-16:00)
Regular Closing DayIrregular holidays
AccessExit at "Yamaguchi-Minami Interchange" on the Sanyo Expressway and drive for about 20 minutes.
Exit at "Ogori Interchange" on the Chugoku Expressway and drive for about 30 minutes.
About 20 minutes by car from JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station
Contact海眺の宿あいお荘
Toll Free: 0120-84-2202

Please note that details may be subject to change. Be sure to check the latest information before your visit.

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