Kagawa · Konpira Onsen (Kotohira)
Konpira Onsen Yumoto Yachiyo
こんぴら温泉 湯元八千代
A hot-spring ryokan in the heart of the temple town below Kotohira-gū, close to the foot of the famous stone steps. Perfect for easing your legs with a day soak (¥750, 11:00–16:00) after climbing the 785 steps; the open-air bath looks out on the Konpira hills. Bicarbonate spring. About 10 minutes on foot from Kotohira Station and easy to pair with udon-shop hopping. Baths are occasionally closed for maintenance—check ahead.
- Price (adult)
- ¥750
- Hours
- 11:00–16:00
- Closed
- Irregular (check ahead)
- Access
- About 10 min walk from JR / Kotoden Kotohira Station; 15 min by car from Zentsūji IC
- Water type
- Bicarbonate spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0877-75-3261
- Official site
- www.yachiyo.co.jp ↗
- Open in Google Maps
- Google Maps ↗
Essentials
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Why go
- At the foot of Konpira's steps
- ¥750 soak after 785 steps
- ~10 min walk from Kotohira Sta.
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- Ryokan day-use hours are limited and may be suspended in peak season — phone the same morning.
- Payment is usually by ticket machine in cash — bring coins.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
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✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 日本温泉協会・いこーよ（750円・11–16時）
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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