A healing retreat with a premium cold plunge bath from a 100 Famous Waters spring and two types of saunas
Kagoshima Shibushi City
Mugwort Village (Yomogi no Sato) is a nature-rich day-use bathing facility in Shibushi, Kagoshima Prefecture. The bathing area features a modern design of concrete and stone and offers two types of saunas, a dry sauna and a mist sauna. Its biggest attraction is the cold plunge bath fed directly by water from the Fugendo Spring Source, selected as one of the Heisei-era 100 Famous Waters. Famous water pours lavishly from a full-wall waterfall into the plunge bath, allowing guests to enjoy clear, soft water over their entire body. The hot spring facilities use Togol mineral stone to create an artificial hot spring, and guests can refresh in a variety of baths including jet baths and an electric bath.
TypeArtificial Hot Spring
A quasi-natural hot spring made using Togol mineral stone. It has effects similar to concentrated hot spring components, promoting circulation and easing muscle stiffness. The temperature is set slightly hot for comfort, and a variety of baths such as jet baths, a relaxation bath, an electric bath, and a cascade bath are available.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity8people
A log-house style dry sauna with dim, calming lighting. A far-infrared gas stove is installed, and although the temperature is gentle, the setting features relatively high humidity. The comforting, enveloping heat promotes thorough sweating.
Sauna TypeSteam Sauna
Capacity6people
A mist sauna installed inside the bathing area. Fine steam fills the room, giving plenty of moisture to skin and hair. Even those who find a dry sauna too hot can relax slowly here without feeling breathless.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity3people
A luxurious cold plunge bath directly fed with natural water from the Fugendo Spring Source, which was selected as one of the Heisei-era 100 Famous Waters. From one entire wall of the stone-style tub, the famous water cascades like a waterfall into the bath. With its clear, mild, top-quality water, it offers a blissful cool-down experience.
Closed Days: Wednesday
351-3 Yomogihara, Ariake-cho, Shibushi City, Kagoshima Prefecture 899-7503, Japan
Gender Access
Gender Separated
The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn moreA healing retreat with a premium cold plunge bath from a 100 Famous Waters spring and two types of saunas
Kagoshima Shibushi City
Mugwort Village (Yomogi no Sato) is a nature-rich day-use bathing facility in Shibushi, Kagoshima Prefecture. The bathing area features a modern design of concrete and stone and offers two types of saunas, a dry sauna and a mist sauna. Its biggest attraction is the cold plunge bath fed directly by water from the Fugendo Spring Source, selected as one of the Heisei-era 100 Famous Waters. Famous water pours lavishly from a full-wall waterfall into the plunge bath, allowing guests to enjoy clear, soft water over their entire body. The hot spring facilities use Togol mineral stone to create an artificial hot spring, and guests can refresh in a variety of baths including jet baths and an electric bath.
TypeArtificial Hot Spring
A quasi-natural hot spring made using Togol mineral stone. It has effects similar to concentrated hot spring components, promoting circulation and easing muscle stiffness. The temperature is set slightly hot for comfort, and a variety of baths such as jet baths, a relaxation bath, an electric bath, and a cascade bath are available.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity8people
A log-house style dry sauna with dim, calming lighting. A far-infrared gas stove is installed, and although the temperature is gentle, the setting features relatively high humidity. The comforting, enveloping heat promotes thorough sweating.
Sauna TypeSteam Sauna
Capacity6people
A mist sauna installed inside the bathing area. Fine steam fills the room, giving plenty of moisture to skin and hair. Even those who find a dry sauna too hot can relax slowly here without feeling breathless.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity3people
A luxurious cold plunge bath directly fed with natural water from the Fugendo Spring Source, which was selected as one of the Heisei-era 100 Famous Waters. From one entire wall of the stone-style tub, the famous water cascades like a waterfall into the bath. With its clear, mild, top-quality water, it offers a blissful cool-down experience.
Closed Days: Wednesday
351-3 Yomogihara, Ariake-cho, Shibushi City, Kagoshima Prefecture 899-7503, Japan
Gender Access
Gender Separated
The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more