595-1 Yugo, Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture
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¥1,000
Discover Yunosagi Onsenkan, the original hot spring of Yugo Onsen, one of Mimasaka's three famous hot springs. Legend says a monk, Ennin, found it when he saw a heron healing its leg. Known as "Sagi-no-yu" (Heron's Bath), it has been cherished since the Meiji era for its therapeutic properties. Located in Mimasaka, Okayama, it's an 8-minute drive from the Mimasaka IC on the Chugoku Expressway or a short bus ride from JR Hayashino Station. Enjoy the indoor and outdoor baths for a relaxing experience.