Takanoko no Yu
Takanoko no Yu is a day-use hot spring facility located in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, with an attached hotel for overnight stays. You can enjoy two sources, new and old; the new source is rich in natural carbon dioxide, giving a unique sensation of being enveloped in bubbles. The old source has a faint sulfur scent, and both provide a smooth bathing experience with expected beautifying effects on the skin. Refresh yourself in the sauna with an auto löyly feature and a cold plunge bath using underground water, and relax in the spacious outdoor air bath area. The facility also includes a restaurant with homemade dishes, a massage area, and a relaxation space, and is open from 5 AM to 1 AM, allowing you to unwind all day.
Facility Name
Takanoko no Yu
Facility Type
Onsen & Spa・Hotel & Ryokan
Address
736-4 Takako-cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Closed Days
None
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
Tattoo Policy
🚫 No Tattoos
♨️Hot Spring Information
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Takako Onsen No.4 Hot Spring
Natural Hot Spring
Flowing
A high-alkaline hot spring with a source temperature of 47°C and a pH of 9.2, gushing from 1,200 meters underground. In the open-air bath, you can enjoy the free-flowing spring without added water or heating. Rich in natural carbon dioxide, it offers a unique sensation of being enveloped in fine bubbles when bathing. It has a high beautifying effect, making the skin smooth and silky, and the skin feels supple after bathing. Fresh spring water is constantly supplied, maximizing the natural benefits of the hot spring, and it is excellent for relieving fatigue.
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Takako Onsen No.2 Hot Spring
Natural Hot Spring
A high-alkaline hot spring with a source temperature of 31.7°C and a pH of 9.3, boasting an even higher alkalinity than Takako Onsen No.4 Hot Spring. The indoor bath uses a reverse circulation method, storing the source in a basin and flowing it into the bath about every 15 minutes. It has a faint sulfur scent, and the unique bathing sensation makes the skin smooth. The gentle temperature range allows for long soaks, thoroughly warming the body. It has a high beautifying effect, softening and removing old keratin from the skin.
Sauna & Cold Bath Information
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Sauna
Male
90°C
A dry sauna equipped with an auto löyly function. Steam is automatically generated at intervals of 30 minutes to 1 hour, quickly enveloping the room in heat. You can sweat thoroughly and enjoy a perspiration experience without getting bored thanks to the regular löyly. Relax in the spacious room and warm your body from the core. The outdoor air bath area is also well-equipped, making post-sauna relaxation comfortable.
Sauna Type
Dry Sauna
Stove Type
Convection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity
25people
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Cold Bath
Male
15°C
A cold plunge bath using underground water, characterized by its crisp, cold temperature range. It quickly cools down the body heated in the sauna, providing a refreshing sensation throughout. The soft touch of the underground water is gentle on the body even with prolonged soaking. The water quality is excellent, with clear, clean water constantly circulating. Repeating the sauna and cold plunge bath promotes blood circulation and leads to a deep state of relaxation.
Water Quality
Groundwater