Shimane · Yunotsu Onsen
Yunotsu Onsen Yakushi-yu
温泉津温泉 薬師湯
The communal bath of Yunotsu, once the shipping port for the World Heritage Iwami Ginzan silver mine. Rated a perfect 'all fives' by the Japan Spa Association, it is 100% free-flowing, and iron-rich mineral deposits coat the tub in thick brown crusts. Next door is 'Shin-yu', a Western-style wooden building from 1919 whose retro café and rooftop terrace are open to bathers. ¥600. The whole street is a preserved historic district.
- Price (adult)
- ¥600
- Hours
- 09:00–21:00(Sat/Sun/hol from 08:00)
- Closed
- Open daily
- Access
- 15 min walk from Yunotsu Station (JR San'in Line)
- Water type
- Simple spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0855-65-4894
- Official site
- www.yunotsu.com ↗
- Open in Google Maps
- Google Maps ↗
Essentials
Stay in this onsen town
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Why go
- Perfect-score free-flowing spring
- Tub crusted in brown minerals
- Port town of Iwami Ginzan
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.
Features
Mood & scenery
Price
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✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 ジョルダン 2025-03（600円・9–21時）
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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