Yakushi Onsen
"Yakushi Onsen" is a public bath located in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. With over 100 years of history since its opening in 1919, it underwent a major renovation in April 2023, transforming into a bathing facility that blends tradition with modernity. The chloride spring water is provided naturally without heating or adding water, offering a silky and smooth bathing sensation that warms the body to the core. The men's sauna features an automatic löyly, while the women's sauna uses a wo-ryu method, and both are complemented by a cold plunge bath with natural underground water, allowing for a perfect state of relaxation. You can enjoy a relaxing time after bathing at the on-site BANDAI COFFEE. It is a community-focused hot spring facility, open year-round from 6 AM to 11 PM, just a 15-minute walk from Kagoshima Chuo Station.
Yakushi Onsen
"Yakushi Onsen" is a public bath located in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. With over 100 years of history since its opening in 1919, it underwent a major renovation in April 2023, transforming into a bathing facility that blends tradition with modernity. The chloride spring water is provided naturally without heating or adding water, offering a silky and smooth bathing sensation that warms the body to the core. The men's sauna features an automatic löyly, while the women's sauna uses a wo-ryu method, and both are complemented by a cold plunge bath with natural underground water, allowing for a perfect state of relaxation. You can enjoy a relaxing time after bathing at the on-site BANDAI COFFEE. It is a community-focused hot spring facility, open year-round from 6 AM to 11 PM, just a 15-minute walk from Kagoshima Chuo Station.
Hot Spring Information
Hot Spring
A natural hot spring offering chloride spring water that wells up from underground, provided as is without heating or adding water. It is characterized by a silky and smooth bathing sensation, with a salt film that envelops the skin. It warms the body to the core, and its high heat retention keeps you warm long after bathing. It leaves the skin moist and is expected to have beautifying effects. In addition to the main bath, you can enjoy various baths such as bubble baths, electric baths, and jet baths. The quality of the spring water as it is conveys the essence of Yakushi Onsen, which has continued for 100 years.
Sauna & Cold Bath Information
Dry Sauna
With the automatic löyly function, steam rises at regular intervals, gently enveloping the entire body. The dim lighting creates a calm atmosphere, allowing for a quiet and thorough steaming experience. Despite its simple design, the löyly steam enhances the quality of the heat, promoting deep sweating. It is a straightforward sauna favored by many local regulars, offering a comfortable experience that makes you want to visit daily.
Cold Plunge Bath with Natural Underground Water
A cold plunge bath using natural underground water. The temperature is slightly lukewarm at around 18-20°C, providing a pleasantly cool experience that allows for a leisurely soak. The gentle texture unique to underground water softly cools the body heated by the sauna.