Yunotsu Onsen (Yunotsu Hot Spring)

温泉津温泉

A retro hot spring district of Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine

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Yunotsu Hot Spring constitutes one part of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape World Heritage Site. The hot spring district has a history of thriving as a shipping port in ancient times. The well-known hot springs, which gush forth abundantly, once soothed the silver mine’s workers. The district is lined with buildings from various eras, starting from around the 19th century, and people continue to live in the area even today. It genuinely resembles a museum where time has stopped. It is the only hot spring district in Japan to be designated a Historic Streetscape Preservation District. Yunotsu is a hot spring paradise where you can nourish your mind and body while experiencing its charm and history.

Area
Oda
Category
Onsen

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DESTINATIONS
= Things to see nearby =

Kotogahama Beach

A beach with “singing sand” that makes a squeaking sound as you walk

House of the Kumagai Family (Important National Cultural Property)

A glimpse of life in the 1800s for a family that prospered from silver mining
Omori Town from above

Townscape of Omori (Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Site)

The silver mines, the long history, and the life of local people and Japanese traditional lifestyle to live together with nature

Ryugenji Mabu Mine Shaft (Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine)

Mine shaft at Iwami Ginzan with year-round public access

Tatsu no Gozen Shrine

The Shimane Nature Museum of Mt. Sanbe “Sahimel”

Museum showcasing the natural wonders of Mt. Sanbe and Shimane Prefecture

Kigami Shrine

The Shrine of the "Howling Dragon"
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Umi Kagura

ACTIVITIES
= Things to try nearby =

Sanbe Azukihara Principle Buried Forest Park Jomon no Mori

Don't miss the breathtaking Jomon Cedars!　Appreciate a natural monument up close

Tomogaura Denma Sightseeing Ship

Hop on the boat and experience the beauty of nature and romance of history!

Become the Masuda Clan! -Armor and horse riding experience-

Wearing an armor costume and walking down the beach on horseback, you'll feel like a samurai!

Migita Honten Sake brewery (with Sake tasting)

Visit Shimane Prefecture's oldest sake brewery with over 400 years of history. You can also drink and compare mainly the representative brand "SOUMI"!

Lunch at a temple in the sky

Relaxing lunch at the port of Yuntosu overlooking the Sea of Japan

Watch and participate in Iwami Kagura. A local performing art recognized as a Japanese Heritage

Experience Iwami Kagura

Beginners Welcome! Ceramics Workshop in Yunotsu

Experience making ceramics in Yunotsu, home ot one of the biggest kilns in the country!

Kibiso Silk Weaving Experience

Experience completing a body towel for beautiful skin while learning from a craftsman at a highly skilled workshop that produces Nishijin textile belts.