Takanoko no Yu

TakanokonoYu

Ehime Matsuyama City

"Takanoko no Yu" is a day-use hot spring facility in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, and guests can also stay overnight thanks to the hotel next door. You can enjoy two generations of spring water, old and new. The new spring is rich in natural carbon dioxide, giving you the distinctive sensation of your body being wrapped in bubbles. The old spring has a faint sulfur aroma, and both offer a smooth, silky bathing feel with beautifying effects for the skin. Refresh with a sauna featuring auto-löyly and a cold plunge bath with underground water, then relax in the spacious outdoor air bath area. A restaurant serving homemade dishes, a massage corner, and rest spaces are also available, and with operating hours from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., you can unwind here all day long.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Takano Onsen No. 4 Spring

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A highly alkaline hot spring with a source temperature of 47°C and pH 9.2, bubbling up from 1,200 meters underground. In the open-air bath, you can enjoy it as free-flowing natural spring water with no added water or heating. Rich in natural carbon dioxide, it gives you the unique sensation of your entire body being wrapped in fine bubbles when you bathe. It has strong skin-beautifying effects, leaving the skin smooth and silky, and after bathing your skin feels soft and refined. Because fresh spring water is continuously flowing in, the natural benefits of the hot spring are maximized, and it is also excellent for relieving fatigue.

Takano Onsen No. 2 Spring

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A highly alkaline hot spring with a source temperature of 31.7°C and pH 9.3, boasting even higher alkalinity than Takano Onsen No. 4 Spring. In the indoor bath, an alternating circulation system is used, with the source water stored in a basin and then poured into the tub about every 15 minutes. A faint sulfur aroma lingers, and its distinctive bathing feel leaves the skin smooth and silky. The gentle temperature makes it suitable for long soaks, allowing you to warm up slowly and thoroughly. Its beautifying effects on the skin are strong, helping soften and remove old dead skin cells.

Sauna

Main Sauna

90°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity25people

Men'sWomen's

A dry sauna equipped with auto-löyly. Steam is released automatically at intervals of 30 minutes to 1 hour, quickly enveloping the room in heat. You can work up a good sweat, and the regular löyly keeps the experience engaging. Relax in the spacious room while warming your body from the core. The outdoor air bath area is also well equipped, making post-sauna rest comfortable.

Egg Sauna

80°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity6people

🪵 Wood-fired sauna
Men's

A sauna room that looks like an egg-shaped object. Located in the men’s outdoor bath area, it lets you enjoy sauna time while taking in the scent of burning wood. This is the ideal sauna for anyone who wants to quietly face themselves in a serene space.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

16°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity4people

Men'sWomen's

A cold plunge bath using underground water, characterized by a crisp, cold temperature. It rapidly cools down your body after sauna heat, sending a refreshing sensation throughout. The soft texture unique to underground water is gentle on the body even during longer soaks. The water quality is excellent, and clear, clean water is constantly circulating. Repeating sauna and cold plunge bath sessions promotes circulation and leads you into a deep state of relaxation.

Business Hours

Monday
05:00〜01:00
Tuesday
05:00〜01:00
Wednesday
05:00〜01:00
Thursday
05:00〜01:00
Friday
05:00〜01:00
Saturday
05:00〜01:00
Sunday
05:00〜01:00
Holiday
05:00〜01:00

Closed Days: None

Address

736-4 Takanocho, Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

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Tattoo Policy
No Tattoos
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