Yumura Onsen

On the banks of the Haruki river, a tributary of the larger Kishida river, boils Yumura Onsen, one of Japan's leading high-temperature hot springs (onsen). It is said that this hot spring was discovered approximately 1150 years ago in the first year of the Kashou Era (848 BCE), by Jikaku Taishi. About 470L of 98˚ celcius water boils forth from the source of this hot spring named "Arayu."

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Yumura Onsen, A place rich in hot springs and steam

Yumura Onsen, which was founded during the Heian Period (848 BCE), is a hot spring (onsen) in which nature and culture have remained in tact from the olden days. Why don't you "immerse" yourself in Japan's culture at this historical hot spring town.

Attractions

  • Tajima Pasture Park

    Tajima cows are so carefully bred that even local people seldom have the opportunity to see them. In response to many people saying that, "Even if you go to Tajima, you can't see Tajima co...

  • Ueyama Highlands

    With nature left untouched by man, Ueyama Highlands is an area located in the southern mountainous region of the HYonosen-Ushiroyama-Nagi Quasi National Park. The forests contain Japanese beech tr...

  • Utaosa Daikagura

    According to a legend dating back to the Tempou era, The Ise Daikagura and Shishimai were combined in this Kagura.The Shishimai and lead actor are separate and they dance to flute and drums.At the ...

  • Shoubu Tug of War

    Shoubu (sweet flag) was traditionally used in military and trade, but even the general public would tie shoubu ropes around their head or on the eaves of houses and shoubuyu and shoubuzake were

  • Cherry Blossoms

    There are many great spots to view cherry blossoms in Shinonsen. At night, the Shofuku-ji temple's cherry blossom tree is lit up, creating a particularly beautiful scene. The Taiun-ji temple&...

  • Hide and Seek Tournament

    Every year, the town of Yumura Onsen is the stage for the National Hide and Seek Tournament. "Moiiyo!" is the phrase for the "oni" to go looking for the players who are hiding....

  • Zazen, Cool breeze, Snow

    Quiet your spirit with the ancient practice of Zazen. In the quiet and stillness of a Buddhist temple, calm your heart and erase all of the negativity from your mind. The zazen experience is a gre...

  • Tajima Cattle Museum

    The Tajima Cattle Museum has information about the history and details of the world-class Tajima cattle.There are many exhibitions and the valuable materials on display.

  • Seafood

    The town of Shinonsen is located by the Sea of Japan. The local inns offer fresh seafood caught in Hamasaka bay. When cherry trees bloom in spring, there are fresh firefly squids. These are prepar...

  • Lantern Picture Scroll

    The beautiful “Lantern Picture Scroll" is the scenery of Yumura Onsen town lined along the river and wrapped in fantasy when lit up at night. One of the summer traditions is an event whe...

  • Yumura Fire Festival

    The Yumura Fire Festival started in the Edo period has continued to be held since the establishment of Yumura Onsen as a town. Children gather at Shofuku-ji temple with torches, and walk along the ...

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Location

Yumura Onsen

Situated in the northwestern portion of Hyogo prefecture, on the San'in coastline, and bordering Tottori prefecture, Yumura Onsen is surrounded by nature. To the south there is the nationally designated Hyonosen-Ushiroyama-Nagisan Quasi-National park, several mountains centered around Mt. Ouginosen, the Ueyama-Hataganaru highlands, and hidden away by a young forest of Japanese beech and horse chestnut trees, Kirigatake falls and Komatagawa valley.

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