Yamagata · Yunohama Onsen, Tsuruoka
Yunohama Onsen Shimoku public bath (Cospa)
湯野浜温泉 下区公衆浴場（コスパ）
Yunohama Onsen is a seaside spa on the Sea of Japan in Yamagata's Shōnai region. This municipal communal bath sits on the ground floor of the 'Cospa' community centre on the roundabout at the centre of the resort and is the locals' everyday bath. It uses a blend of Yunohama's springs — sodium-calcium chloride water — free-flowing with only a little dilution, in a single no-frills indoor tub. Adults pay ¥400; open in two sessions, 06:00–07:00 and 10:00–21:30, closed 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Soap and shampoo sold for ¥200, towels ¥100. The beach is two or three minutes' walk away, and the best plan is to watch the famous Yunohama sunset before soaking. About 35 minutes by bus from Tsuruoka Station.
- Price (adult)
- ¥400
- Hours
- 06:00–07:00 / 10:00–21:30
- Closed
- 2nd & 4th Thu
- Access
- About 35 min by Shōnai Kōtsū bus from JR Tsuruoka Station to 'Yunohama Onsen'; about 20 min by car from Tsuruoka IC
- Water type
- Simple spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0235-75-2300
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Why go
- Locals' bath at the heart of a seaside spa
- Free-flowing blend of Yunohama's springs
- Famous sunsets; beach 2–3 min away
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- As a communal bath there is no soap or shampoo — bring your own or buy at the shop.
- 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 駅探 2024-09（大人400円・6–7時/10–21:30・第2・4木曜休）／るるぶ&more
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