Last updated
Nov 12, 2025
Nagato Yumoto Onsen is the oldest hot spring resort in Yamaguchi with a history of 600 years, and continues to be a popular tourist spot that attracts attention even after its renovation in 2020. Although many people think of Nagato Yumoto as a hot spring resort for a relaxing overnight stay, did you know that many people also visit Nagato Yumoto Onsen as a day-trip stopover spot due to its stylish and relaxed atmosphere? Here, we provide a thorough explanation of one-day bathing and lunch options that you should know about if you are planning to enjoy Nagato Yumoto on a one-day trip.
Nagato Yumoto Onsen is a hot spring resort where you can heal your body and soul with hot springs and gourmet food.The hot spring water is clear and colorless alkaline simple hot spring water, which is highly effective for beautifying the skin, making it a popular destination for women's travel.

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Nagato Yumoto Onsen |
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Phone number |
0837-25-3611(Namon Yumoto Onsen Ryokan Cooperative Association) |
Hot Springs Town, 2017 〜The hot spring resort area will be renovated from 2017 to The hot spring resort area has been renovated through the "Nagato Yumoto Onsen Tourism Town Development Plan" from 2017 to 2008, and the bathing facilities and the entire town have been improved, making it easier for visitors to relax and visit various tourist facilities, making it enjoyable enough for a day trip.
Nagato Yumoto Onsen official page
There are several hot spring facilities in Nagato Yumoto Onsen, and many of them offer "one-day bathing. Here we will explain five recommended hot spring facilities in Nagato Yumoto Onsen, where you can enjoy the hot springs in a day-trip bathing experience.

Ontou," a drop-in hot spring in Nagato Yumoto Hot Spring, is said to be the oldest in Yamaguchi Prefecture with a history of approximately 600 years,
Renovated and reopened in March 2020. It is a representative hot spring facility of Nagato Yumoto Onsen.

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Nagato Yumoto Onsen Onyu |
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Contact |
0837-25-4100 |
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Business Hours |
10:00-22:00 |
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One-day bathing fee |
*No re-entry *Children under 3 years old are also free. Adults: 990 yen (tax included) Children (4-12 years old): 500 yen (tax included) <One-day bathing pass> (Re-entry is possible only on the day of issue.) Adults (11 tickets) 8,800 yen (tax included) Children (11 tickets) 4,400 yen (tax included) Limited to 2 groups per day, advance reservations required (7:00-8:00 AM) |
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Official Site |
The hot spring water is "lukewarm (36-38°C)" and gently envelops you in a deep bath that is as deep as 1 meter. The hot spring water permeates through the skin and warms the body from the core as you soak in it slowly. In the rest area, visitors can enjoy soda pop and soft ice cream to cool down after a long day of soaking.

At Otani Sanso, visitors can enjoy two day-trip hot springs: the "Seseragi no Yu" on the first floor and the "Komorebi-no-Yu" on the second floor.

Hot water of a small stream

△Komorobi no Yu
Seseragi no Yu" offers two types of open-air baths: rock open-air and cypress open-air, while "Komorebi no Yu" offers a breezy semi-open-air bath as well as an outdoor jet bath with an herbal Jacuzzi bath. Both bathhouses are equipped with saunas, both of which are dry saunas with low temperatures and high humidity. The sauna in the "Seseragi no Yu" bathhouse has a wide window from which visitors can enjoy a view of the garden.
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Otanisanso |
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Contact |
0837-25-3221 |
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One-day bathing hours |
Weekdays: 12:00 - 21:30 Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, New Year's/GW/Bon: 18:00-21:30 |
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One-day bathing fee |
Adult: 2,500 yen (tax included) Elementary school students: 1,250 yen (tax included) |
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Official Site |
https://otanisanso.co.jp/ |
At the one-day spa at Gyokusenkaku, you can enjoy hot spring baths that are rich in skin beautifying effects. In the women's bath, there is "Hwaseongyu," a recreation of the bath that Yang Kwei-Hui enjoyed bathing in, featuring a fantastic atmosphere with blue hewn stones, which makes you feel gorgeous and enjoy the hot spring. The men's "Taishi Yu" offers a jet bath and a hammock bath to enjoy the bathing experience along with the spring water quality.

Huaqingyu

Taishi Yu
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Jyusenkaku (former name for Osaka region) |
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address (e.g. of house) |
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Contact |
0837-25-3731 |
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One-day bathing hours |
11:00~14:00 18:30-21:00 (advance reservations required) |
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One-day bathing fee |
Adults: 1,300 yen (tax included) Children (3-12 years old): 700 yen (tax included) |
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Official Site |
https://www.gyokusenkaku.com/ |
At Yutori no Yado Yamamura Annex, you can enjoy an open-air Western-style bath and hot water for beautiful skin. On a clear night, you can even gaze at a star-filled sky.

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Yutori no Yado Yamamura Annex |
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Contact |
0837-25-3011 |
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One-day bathing hours |
Weekdays: 15:00 - 21:00 (reception until 20:00) Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and special days: 11:00 - 21:00 (reception until 20:00) |
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One-day bathing fee |
Adults 1,300 yen (tax included) Child: 600 yen (tax included) |
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Official Site |
https://y-bekkan.jp/ |
Yumoto Kanko Hotel Saikyo" is an inn located on the banks of the Daneiji River. There are two large baths, "Asanagi" and "Yuunagi," which can be enjoyed as day-trip hot springs. The alkaline simple spring water is smooth and beautiful. There is also a bubble bath and sauna, and the water is effective for neuralgia, bruises, and oversensitivity to cold.

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Yumoto Kanko Hotel Saikyo |
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address (e.g. of house) |
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Contact |
0837-25-3111 |
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One-day bathing hours |
12:00-22:00 (last admission at 21:00) |
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One-day bathing fee |
Adults: 1,200 yen (tax included) Child: 600 yen (tax included) |
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Official Site |
At Nagato Yumoto Onsen, you can experience a variety of relaxing activities in addition to day-trip hot springs. Here we introduce three such recommended relaxation spots in Nagato Yumoto.
SOIL Nagatoyumoto, an accommodation facility opened in March 2025, has not only lodging, but also a sauna with a spectacular view, a restaurant, and an activity center. The sauna is introduced as a relaxing spot this time.

As shown in the photo, you can enjoy relaxing time while overlooking the view of Nagato Yumoto. The bath is styled to use the Onyu (hot spring) located near the facility, and is truly a sauna where you can enjoy the Nagato Yumoto hot spring.
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SOIL Nagatoyumoto |
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Contact |
0837-25-3333 |
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Sauna Hours |
7:00-22:00 (closed for cleaning from 12:00-13:30) |
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Charge |
Sauna only: 1,500 yen Sauna + Onyu bath ticket: 2,000 yen |
| Official website | https://soilis.co/nagatoyumoto/ |

Located slightly south of the center of the hot spring resort area, "Otosore Ashiyu" offers a footbath with a view of the Onshin River in front of you. The murmuring river and stepping stones create a charming atmosphere, making this a must-stop spot during a stroll through the hot spring resort area.
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Otsureori Footbath |
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Charge |
free |
If you are parading around the hot spring resort area, this is a must-stop spot where you can enjoy the rustling of the river and the tasteful atmosphere of the willow trees.

The Onshin River Footbath is located in the Onshin River Park on the north side of the hot spring resort area. Visitors can relax and get warm in the spacious footbath.
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Onshin River River Park Footbath |
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Charge |
free |
When traveling to Nagato Yumoto Onsen, it is recommended to enjoy not only the hot springs but also the gourmet food unique to this location. Here we introduce five recommended lunches in Nagato Yumoto Onsen that can easily be incorporated into your day trip plans.

Tile Soba Yanagiyais a restaurant specializing in Yamaguchi's famous "Tile Soba". The restaurant has a relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy the beautiful appearance of kawara soba. There is also an outdoor counter where you can take out "Mitarashi dumplings," "ice cream lollies," "hojicha lattes," and other items to go. Please enjoy them while strolling through the hot spring resort area.

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KAWARA-SOBA Yanagiya |
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address (e.g. of house) |
1F Daigo Nagaya, 1325-1 Fukagawa-Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
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080-9185-3070 |
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Business Hours |
11:00-19:00 (last order 18:30) |
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Official Instagram |

café and shop Tre" is a stylishly renovated café in a historic row house. Located on the second floor of TAWARA-SOBA YANAGIYA, this cafe/shop offers delicious cakes and tasteful products. The charm of this café is the wonderful space that is integrated with the view of the Ondonokawa River.

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KAWARA-SOBA Yanagiya |
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2F Daigo Nagaya, 1325-1 Fukagawa-Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
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Contact |
080-9185-3070 |
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Business Hours |
Weekdays: 11:00-17:00 (last order 16:30) Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10:00~17:00 |
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Official Instagram |

TARU" is a restaurant on the first floor of the SOIL Nagatoyumoto lodging facility. You can enjoy oven-baked pizzas made with local ingredients and other seasonal foods. Lunch is available only on weekends and holidays.

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TARU |
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Contact |
0837-25-3333 |
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Business Hours |
Breakfast: 7:00-10:00 (last order 9:30) Lunch: 12:00-14:30 (last order 14:00) *Saturdays, Sundays and holidays only Cafe: 10:00-16:00 (last order 13:30) Dinner: 17:30-21:30 (last order 21:00) |
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A restaurant where you can enjoy the famous "Nagato Yakitori" as a set meal restaurant during the day and as an izakaya (Japanese style bar) at night. The atmosphere is friendly to women only, and in addition to yakitori, the restaurant offers fresh seafood and other local specialties unique to Nagato.
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Yakitori Sakura Shokudo |
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Contact |
0837-25-3660 |
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Business Hours |
11:00 - 14:30 (last order 14:00), 17:00 - 22:00 (last order 21:30) |
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Hagiyaki Gallery Cafe is located along the Onshin River. Homemade sweets and coffee are served with dishes made by young artists from the Hagiyaki pottery (Hagiyaki Fukagawa Kiln) near the hot spring resort area.
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cafe&pottery sound |
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Contact |
0837-25-4004 |
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Business Hours |
10:00-16:00 (Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays) |
| Official Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/oto_cafe/ |
Here we have introduced day-trip bathing, lunch & cafes that you should know about if you are planning to enjoy Nagato Yumoto Onsen on a one-day trip. If you are considering a casual refreshment at a hot spring resort on your holiday, please visit us.