At Saigakukan, hot springs fed directly by the source overlook Mount Yufu while the inn also provides delicious, healthy cuisine.
A spacious outdoor bath, amazing restaurants, and comfortable guest rooms facing Mount Yufu allow you to fully enjoy its splendor.
After the hot springs reinvigorates your body, countless delicious dishes are provided for guests to savor. Enjoy an outstanding evening in luxurious Yufuin.
While the Yufuin Hot Springs is in a small town, the number of sources and output of the hot springs is plentiful and second only to the nearby Beppu Hot Springs, allowing you to experience the awesome energy of nature.
Two hot springs are located on site providing abundant water from the source for guests to bathe in luxury and feel the power of the hot springs within their bodies.
The water quality is gentle for all skin, allowing everyone to gain the benefits of the simple spring water.
The biggest source of enjoyment is the view.
The large outdoor bath and indoor bath with separate areas for men and women as well as the family bath areas available by reservation provide a stunning view of beautiful Mount Yufu.
Recently, drinking spring water has become very popular. Tap into the power of natural spring water to reinvigorate and beautify your body.
Our warm simple spring water is colorless and transparent and at a temperature of 52.6 degrees Celsius.
Feel free to enjoy the spring water, as it has been shown to be suitable for drinking by water quality tests.
Both an indoor and outdoor bath is available by reservation.
Feel at ease by using these bathing areas during the rainy season or when accompanied by small children.
These areas can be used for free by guests staying overnight.
(* These areas can be reserved on the same day at the front desk until 4:00 p.m. and can be used if empty after 4:00 p.m.)
| Water Quality | Simple Alkaline Hot Spring |
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| Visual Evaluation | Colorless, Transparent, Flavorless, Scentless |
| Ph. Level | 8.5 |
| Excellent For: |
Nerve Pain, Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Motor Paralysis, Stiff Shoulders, Joint Stiffness, Bruises , Sensitivity to the Cold, Sprains, Chronic Digestive Diseases, Hemorrhoids , Recovery from Illness, Recovery from Fatigue , Promotion of Health, Etc.
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There are important manners that should be followed to ensure everyone can enjoy bathing.
Here is an explanation of the steps, from entering the bath to leaving it.
Japanese Hot Springs Bathing Manners
First is “kakari yu,” referring to the water used to rinse yourself off.
Sit next to the tub and pour this on yourself, being careful not to splash on your surroundings.
Start pouring the kakari yu water in the order of feet, ankles, hips, stomach, and then shoulders to reduce the burden on your circulatory system and to get your skin used to the hot water.
When entering the bath, it is good for your shoulders to be slightly above the water. Stretch out your arms and legs and relax.
The time to remain in the bath is different for each person, but a rule of thumb can be to leave when your face is covered in sweat.
Do not place the towel in the bath.
Do not enter with a swimsuit or with a bath towel on your body.
Do not use the shower while standing.
Women with long hair should tie up their hair so that it does not touch the water.
Do not speak loudly or swim in the bath.
It is not permitted to drink alcoholic beverages while bathing.
Those with tattoos are not permitted to enter the bath.
Do not under any circumstances release the drain plug.
After leaving the bath, dry your body off fully before entering the changing room.
After leaving the bath, drink plenty of water and relax fully.
Please follow the rules and manners outlined above to fully enjoy the hot springs.
Recently, drinking the spring water has become very popular.
Tap into the power of natural spring water from nature to reinvigorate and beautify your body.
Our warm simple spring water is colorless and transparent and at a temperature of 52.6 degrees Celsius.
Feel free to enjoy the spring water, as it has been shown by testing to be suitable for drinking.
