Ehime Saijo City
A blissful hot spring inn where you can enjoy a naturally flowing cold mineral spring with 1400 years of history as a cold plunge bath
"Yuyado Yunotani Onsen" is a hot spring inn in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, famous for its naturally flowing cold mineral spring, which has a history of about 1400 years and is said to have been bathed in by Empress Saimei. It also serves as a public bath beloved by pilgrims on the Shikoku pilgrimage and by local residents. Its greatest draw is the superb cold plunge bath, with the spring water flowing directly from the source. After warming up in the sauna, you are enveloped in a smooth cold mineral spring with a faint sulfur aroma, an experience that has captivated many sauna enthusiasts. Along with the hot spring heated by firewood, you can enjoy a superb alternating hot-and-cold bath.
High-quality cold mineral spring water is heated the old-fashioned way with firewood and served at full source strength. The baths are divided so that the water temperature differs, letting you enjoy three levels of heat: hot, warm, and a cold plunge bath using the source water exactly as it is. Fine hot-spring minerals drift in the water, giving it a rich onsen atmosphere. It also has excellent skin-beautifying effects that leave the skin smooth and silky.
A dry sauna located at the back of the bath area. The men's side uses a gas far-infrared heater at about 90°C, while the women's side uses an electric heater at about 84°C. It accommodates around 8 people and has a long, narrow layout. The calm lighting and the texture of the walls create a comfortable atmosphere, allowing you to relax and work up a quiet sweat at your own pace.
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Ehime Saijo City
A blissful hot spring inn where you can enjoy a naturally flowing cold mineral spring with 1400 years of history as a cold plunge bath
"Yuyado Yunotani Onsen" is a hot spring inn in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, famous for its naturally flowing cold mineral spring, which has a history of about 1400 years and is said to have been bathed in by Empress Saimei. It also serves as a public bath beloved by pilgrims on the Shikoku pilgrimage and by local residents. Its greatest draw is the superb cold plunge bath, with the spring water flowing directly from the source. After warming up in the sauna, you are enveloped in a smooth cold mineral spring with a faint sulfur aroma, an experience that has captivated many sauna enthusiasts. Along with the hot spring heated by firewood, you can enjoy a superb alternating hot-and-cold bath.
High-quality cold mineral spring water is heated the old-fashioned way with firewood and served at full source strength. The baths are divided so that the water temperature differs, letting you enjoy three levels of heat: hot, warm, and a cold plunge bath using the source water exactly as it is. Fine hot-spring minerals drift in the water, giving it a rich onsen atmosphere. It also has excellent skin-beautifying effects that leave the skin smooth and silky.
A dry sauna located at the back of the bath area. The men's side uses a gas far-infrared heater at about 90°C, while the women's side uses an electric heater at about 84°C. It accommodates around 8 people and has a long, narrow layout. The calm lighting and the texture of the walls create a comfortable atmosphere, allowing you to relax and work up a quiet sweat at your own pace.
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The highlight of Yunotani Onsen: a cold plunge bath with water flowing directly from the source. The water temperature is around 17°C to 18°C. It uses a naturally flowing hypotonic, mildly alkaline cold mineral spring exactly as it is, and the texture on the skin is exceptionally smooth. A faint sulfur aroma lingers in the air, and you can enjoy an exquisite cooldown as the onsen minerals seem to soak into your body. The bath is also deep enough to fully envelop your whole body.
The highlight of Yunotani Onsen: a cold plunge bath with water flowing directly from the source. The water temperature is around 17°C to 18°C. It uses a naturally flowing hypotonic, mildly alkaline cold mineral spring exactly as it is, and the texture on the skin is exceptionally smooth. A faint sulfur aroma lingers in the air, and you can enjoy an exquisite cooldown as the onsen minerals seem to soak into your body. The bath is also deep enough to fully envelop your whole body.
