Yubara Onsen in the national hot spring rankings. There are several outdoor foot baths in the hot spring town, so you can enjoy the hot spring experience while wearing your clothes. There are also takeout shops nearby, so I enjoyed the foot baths while gazing at the nature with some food in hand.
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Table of Contents
- Yubara Yuttari Plaza
- Hand and foot baths
- Hanzaki Foot Bath(riverside area)
- "YUBARA BASE" is a private guesthouse with a foot bath.
- "Rojiura 9-Banchi" - A canelé specialty shop run by a popular bakery
- Seasonal waffle specialty store "Howaffuru Waffle Shop"
- Freshly fried croquettes from a butcher shop, "Hisamoto Butcher Shop"
Yubara Yuttari Plaza
Located at the entrance to Yubara Onsen, Footbath Park features the spacious "Hanzaki Foot Bath," approximately 26 meters wide. "Hanzaki (Japanese Giant Salamander) " is the local name for the Japanese giant Japanese Giant Salamander , a nationally designated Special Natural Monument . The name comes from a legend that it "continues to live even after being torn in half." Hanzaki (Japanese Giant Salamander) is the mascot character at Yubara Onsen , and at Footbath Park, visitors are greeted by an art object called "Hanzaki-san Cooling Down in a Bath," created for the 2019 art event " Mimasaka Three Hot Springs Art Temperature."
* "Mimasaka Three Hot Springs Art Temperature" is a contemporary art exhibition held every three years in three famous hot spring resorts in the region.
Hot springs with skin-beautifying effects
The alkaline waters of Yubara Onsen soften the skin surface and wash away excess sebum and dead skin cells. This is why it is known as "beautiful skin water." The facility is kept clean and is surrounded by mountains. The scenery is especially beautiful during the autumn foliage season. You can also spend a relaxing time listening to the murmuring of the river flowing nearby.
Experience a foot bath at Yubara Yuttari Plaza!
While taking photos, I was excited to get into the foot bath. At first, the temperature felt high, but gradually it became a pleasant warmth. As I soaked in the water while looking at the mountain scenery and listening to the murmuring of the clear stream, I felt my fatigue gradually disappear. It's very convenient that you can enjoy it in your everyday clothes. It felt so good that I forgot about the photo shoot and got so engrossed in the foot bath that even the hem of my skirt got wet (lol). If you are planning to visit, please be careful not to get your clothes wet.
You can also stay overnight in a camper at the RV park!
The park also has an RV park (a space exclusively for campers) where you can stay overnight in your camper. There is also a grassy area and public restrooms, making it a place that families can enjoy all day long.
[Yubara Yuttari Plaza]
Address: 1525 Toyosaka , Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0867-62-2011
Parking: Available
Hanzaki Foot Bath:
Summer (April to October) 7:00-21:00
Winter (November to March) 9:00-18:00
[RV Park]
1 beat: 1,000 yen (1st section)
Available number of cars: 3
Check-in: (on the day) 13:00-16:00
Check-out: (next day) until 11:00
Reservations: 0867-62-2011 (Maniwa City Yubara Promotion Bureau)
Hand and foot baths
Located almost in the Chuo of Yubara Onsen town, the Hand and Foot Bath is a facility where you can soak both your hands and feet in hot spring water. The atmosphere is reminiscent of an Asian resort, and you can sit down and soak your hands and feet in the hot spring water. Because it is close to the hot spring source, the water temperature is a little high, but you will soon get used to it and feel comfortable. A clear stream flows below the facility, and you can enjoy the hot spring atmosphere while looking out at the natural scenery of the mountains in front of you and listening to the sound of the river.
Refresh your hands and feet in the hot springs
After soaking your hands and feet in the hot spring for a while, your blood circulation will improve and your body will feel relaxed. What's more, your hands will become smooth, and you will realize that the hot spring water has a great effect on beautifying your skin.
[Hand and foot baths]
Location: Yubara Okayama Prefecture, Maniwa City, Yubara Onsen
TEL: 0867-62-2526
Hanzaki Foot Bath(riverside area)
The Hanzaki Foot Bath, located in the parking area on the riverbank, is set at a slightly lower temperature so that even children can comfortably bathe.
From the foot bath shaped Hanzaki (Japanese Giant Salamander) a Japanese Giant Salamander, you can get a close-up view of the clear stream in front of you, and feel like you're in the middle of nature. It's an environment rich in nature, with ducks that are used to people walking nearby and wild birds flying in. We asked people who were enjoying the foot bath to help us take photos.
An experience of being one with nature
Hanzaki Foot Bath is close to the parking lot and is easily accessible, making it a great facility for families with children. The temperature is low, so it was just right for me, as this was my third footbath.
[Hanzaki Foot Bath]
Address: 59 Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture Yubara Onsen
"YUBARA BASE" is a private guesthouse with a foot bath.
Yubara Onsen is home to a guesthouse called "YUBARA BASE," which can be rented out entirely to one group per day. The unique design allows hot spring water to flow through the rooms, and there is a foot bath with free-flowing hot spring water exclusively for guests. This is a popular accommodation option for foreign tourists as well.
If you stay overnight, you can enjoy the soothing scenery at any time. You can also enjoy a foot bath in your room, and if you feel sleepy, you can relax in your bedroom.
Indoor barbecue facilities
The first floor is equipped with facilities for indoor barbecues, so you can enjoy them regardless of the weather. You can bring your favorite ingredients and enjoy them, and hot pot cooking is also available. The property is fully equipped with a kitchen, microwave, refrigerator, cooking utensils, and tableware, so you can stay here empty-handed except for the ingredients. As a special perk for guests, the locally popular "Yubara Pudding" will be provided for each guest.
[YUBARA BASE]
Address: 111-3 Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture Yubara Onsen
TEL: 080-5621-0759
Parking: Available
"Rojiura 9-Banchi" - A canelé specialty shop run by a popular bakery
"Rojiura 9-Banchi" is a canelé specialty shop run by "Logic," a popular bakery in Soja City. It is located next to "Yubara Base." The canelés and sweets made by this popular, high-quality bakery are guaranteed to be of high quality.
*Canelés are a traditional baked confectionery that originated in the Bordeaux region of France. They are characterized by a crispy, fragrant exterior and a chewy interior.
The luxury of enjoying sweets in a foot bath
This time, I ordered some canelés and a drink to take away, and enjoyed delicious sweets and a foot bath at the Hanzaki Foot Bath, located just below the shop, in the best possible mood.
[Rojiura 9-Banchi]
Address: 111-3 Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture Yubara Onsen
TEL: 0867-45-0306
Business days: Saturday to Sunday
Business hours: 10:00-18:00
Parking: None
Seasonal waffle specialty store "Howaffuru Waffle Shop"
We ordered some popular takeout waffles from the cute riverside shop "Howaffuru Waffle Shop." Waffles made with seasonal fruits are popular, and at the time of our visit, they were selling blueberry waffles. Custard waffles can be enjoyed all year round.
There is a "Hanzaki Foot Bath" on the riverbed just below the store, so you can enjoy your feet in the footbath immediately after purchasing.
[ Howaffuru Waffle Shop]
Address: 94-1 Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture Yubara Onsen
Opening hours: Friday to Monday 9:00-18:00
Closed: Tuesday to Thursday
Parking: Available
Freshly fried croquettes from a butcher shop, "Hisamoto Butcher Shop"
The croquettes at Hisamoto Butcher Shop, located along the river, are freshly fried, hot, and have a fluffy texture that will whet your appetite. They are only sold on weekdays, but enjoying a foot bath with a croquette in hand was a wonderful experience.
* Croquettes are a popular Japanese dish made by mashing boiled potatoes, shaping them, and then coating them in breadcrumbs and frying them. They are originally a Japanese adaptation of the French dish Croquette.
[Hisamoto Butcher Shop]
Address: 111 Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture , Yubara Onsen
TEL: 0867-62-2612
Business hours: 9:00-19:00
Closed: None
Parking: None
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