Iwai Onsen
In Japanese: 岩井温泉
A small hot spring town along the Gamo River, said to be the oldest in the San'in region, with wooden inns and the old custom of "yukamuri" — pouring hot water over a towel on your head with a ladle while singing.
Nearby
- Uradome Coast ≈ 20 min by car
- Yumura Onsen ≈ 30 min by car
- Sand Museum ≈ 30 min by car
- Ube Shrine ≈ 30 min by car
- Graves of the Ikeda Lords of Tottori ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 10 min by bus from JR Iwami Station
- Fee
- Yukamuri Onsen day bath: ¥480 (junior high and up), ¥240 (elementary and under), from Oct 1, 2026
- Good to know
- Yukamuri Onsen 6:00–22:00, open daily (closed for cleaning on one day in June and November)
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info