Yunomine Onsen (Kumano)
In Japanese: 湯の峰温泉
A small hamlet of inns in a narrow valley on the Kumano Kodo, said to be one of Japan's oldest hot springs. Tsuboyu, a tiny rock bath, is part of the World Heritage site.
Tsuboyu: part of the World Heritage Kii pilgrimage routes
Nearby
- Kumano Hongu Taisha and Oyunohara ≈ 15 min by car
- Kawayu Onsen (Sennin-buro) ≈ 15 min by car
- Kumano Kodo Nakahechi (Hosshinmon-oji to Hongu) ≈ 20 min by car
- Tamaki Shrine ≈ 35 min by car
- Dorokyo Gorge (Doro Hatcho) ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Bus from JR Kii-Tanabe Sta. (about 2 hours) or from Shingu; near Kumano Hongu Taisha
- Fee
- Public bath ¥400; Tsuboyu ¥800 (includes one public-bath entry)
- Good to know
- Tsuboyu holds 2–3 people and is used privately in 30-min turns, so expect to wait. You can boil eggs in the 90°C Yuzutsu spring (eggs sold in shops).
- Time needed
- 4 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info