A new spot, " Yunogo Dagashi Kan (Japanese Retro Candy Museum), " has opened in Yugo Onsen, a hot Yunogo Onsen in Okayama Prefecture . This facility, renovated from a former bowling alley, is lined with approximately 5,000 types of Dagashi (Japanese retro candy)(traditional Japanese inexpensive sweets), allowing you to enjoy the atmosphere of an Ennichi (Japanese festival)(traditional Japanese festival).
2026.01.14A new tourist spot, Yunogo Dagashi Kan (Japanese Retro Candy Museum), has opened in Yunogo Onsen , one of Okayama Prefecture's three most famous hot spring areas and the Mimasaka Santo (Three Hot Springs of Mimasaka) . The spacious building, originally a bowling alley, has been transformed into a complex centered around Dagashi (Japanese retro candy)). The spacious floor is lined with nostalgic Dagashi (Japanese retro candy), creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a Ennichi (Japanese festival). Everyone from small children to adults can enjoy the excitement of searching for Dagashi (Japanese retro candy) . Nearby, there are also other hot spring facilities, including Yunogo Sagi Onsen Kan (Yunogo Sagi Hot Spring) , a Day-use Hot Spring known for its skin-beautifying properties, and Yunogo Pocket Park Fureai-no-yu (Foot Bath), a free footbath. Discover new ways to enjoy hot springs, Dagashi (Japanese retro candy), and Japanese Ennichi (Japanese festival) culture at Yunogo Onsen.
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Table of Contents
- What is "Yunogo Dagashi Kan (Japanese Retro Candy Museum)"?
- Ranked #1 in popularity: Oyatsu Calpas
- Ranked 2nd in popularity: Umaibo
- Ranked 3rd in popularity: "Big Katsu"
- Discover the rare "Cut Yocchan"
- Recommended sweets for girls
- Unique "Dagashi Tamagoyaki (Dagashi Omelette) "
- Omi Beef roast beef bowl for lunch
- Karaoke Room
- A kids' space where children can have fun
- Yunogo Sagi Onsen Kan (Yunogo Sagi Hot Spring)
- Ryoyo-yu (Therapeutic Hot Spring)
- Yunogo Pocket Park Fureai-no-yu (Foot Bath) (foot bath)
What is "Yunogo Dagashi Kan (Japanese Retro Candy Museum)"?
Yunogo Dagashi Kan (Japanese Retro Candy Museum) is a new tourist spot in Yunogo Onsen town that opened in November 2025. Utilizing the large space that was originally a bowling alley, it has become a complex facility with Dagashi (Japanese retro candy), amusement facilities, karaoke, a food court, a kids' space, and more. Located in the center of the hot spring town, it is easy to drop in after staying at a hot spring inn or enjoying a day trip to the hot springs.
Theme park-like interior
When you enter the floor, the first thing that catches your eye is the vermilion torii Torii (Shrine gate)(a traditional gate found at Japanese shrines). Around this impressive Torii (Shrine gate) are many rows of Dagashi (Japanese retro candy)(cheap sweets), which naturally draws you to the Dagashi (Japanese retro candy) corner. With around 5,000 types of Dagashi (Japanese retro candy) lined up, it's like a candy theme park.
Experience the Ennichi (Japanese festival) atmosphere by fishing for sweets
In the Ennichi (Japanese festival)(traditional Japanese festival stall) corner, you can try candy fishing for 100 yen per play (30 seconds). Candy fishing is a popular game at Japanese festivals, where you use a fishing rod to reel in candy.
You can also enjoy the traditional Japanese game of "Shateki (Shooting game)"
There's also a nostalgic Shateki (Shooting game)(a traditional Japanese festival game where you aim and knock down candy with a gun using corks or rubber bullets). For 100 yen each, you can shoot three times, and if you manage to knock down a candy, you get it. It's hard to hit the target, so it's fun and you'll want to try again and again.
Ranked #1 in popularity: Oyatsu Calpas
The most popular of Dagashi (Japanese retro candy) is "Oyatsu Calpas." Calpas (small, child-sized sausage-like snacks similar to Japanese salami) are sold individually, so you can try different varieties. They can be enjoyed as a snack for children or as a beer snack for adults.
Ranked 2nd in popularity: Umaibo
Coming in second on the Dagashi (Japanese retro candy) ranking is "Umaibo."Umaibo(a stick-shaped corn snack, one of Japan's most famous Dagashi (Japanese retro candy)) comes in a surprising number of flavors. These are also sold individually, so you can choose the flavor you like.
You can find rare Umaibo here, such as the luxurious Premium Umaibo and the larger-than-normal Big Umaibo. You can also buy them in bags, so you can buy in bulk.
Ranked 3rd in popularity: "Big Katsu"
Coming in third on the Dagashi (Japanese retro candy) ranking is "Big Katsu." It looks and tastes like katsu (a Japanese fried food), but it's actually made from minced fish meat such as pollock, and also contains powdered squid meat. This snack is also popular as a snack for children and as a beer accompaniment for adults.
Discover the rare "Cut Yocchan"
The ever-popular Cut Yocchan is a traditional Japanese Dagashi (Japanese retro candy) made with squid. Made from thinly sliced pickled squid, it has a sour and unique taste. They also have a rare white squid type. Despite their unique color, they're so delicious you'll find yourself eating them all day long. There's a wide selection of Cut Yocchan flavors to choose from.
Recommended sweets for girls
Among the various types of Dagashi (Japanese retro candy), I found one that seems to be popular with girls. These cute marshmallows look great in photos and would make a perfect gift for a friend.
The other is a handmade sweets kit that you can enjoy making and then eat afterwards. It would make a great souvenir from your trip to Japan.
Unique "Dagashi Tamagoyaki (Dagashi Omelette) "
There's a unique service where you can buy your favorite Umaibo in the Dagashi (Japanese retro candy) section and take it to the food section, where they'll make you a " Dagashi Tamagoyaki (Dagashi Omelette)" (100 yen). Tamagoyaki is a traditional Japanese egg dish. I bought a popular cheese-flavored Umaibo and asked them to make it for me. You can add your own toppings of ketchup, mayonnaise, and Aonori (Green seaweed powder) aonori seaweed. It's best to eat it while it's still warm and fresh. If you leave it for a while, the Umaibo will get soggy and difficult to eat. It's delicious.
Omi Beef roast beef bowl for lunch
You can also enjoy lunch on the second floor. We especially recommend the roast beef bowl made with Omi Beef(launch special price 1,500 yen, regular price 2,000 yen once stock runs out). Omi Beef is one of Japan's three major wagyu beef breeds, produced in Shiga Prefecture, and is known for its elegant flavor with a good balance of marbling and lean meat. Wagyu is a high-quality Japanese beef brand. It's great that you can enjoy it here at this price. The meat is cut a little thicker, allowing you to fully enjoy the deliciousness of Omi Beef. Be sure to give it a try.
Karaoke Room
If you want to enjoy karaoke in Yunogo Onsen town, we highly recommend this place. It's a new karaoke room, so there are various types of rooms and the machines are the latest. Karaoke is a popular form of entertainment in Japan, where you can sing along to music.
A kids' space where children can have fun
In the past, if you went to a hot spring resort, you would find an arcade where playing games was one of the joys of the area, but now the game corners at hot spring resorts have shrunk in size. This hotel has a kids' space where even small children can have fun, and it is equipped with game machines. If you ask at the reception, they also have toys available for rental so you can play pretend games.
[Yunogo Dagashi Kan (Japanese Retro Candy Museum) ]
Address: 316 Yunogo , Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0868-73-9002
Opening hours:
Snacks and games corner: Monday to Friday (10:00-18:00), Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays (10:00-20:00)
Karaoke: Sunday to Thursday (10:00 to 22:00), Friday, Saturday, and the day before a holiday (10:00 to 24:00)
Food court: 10:00-18:00 (last orders 17:30)
Kids' Corner: 10:00-18:00
Closed: None
Parking: Available
Yunogo Sagi Onsen Kan (Yunogo Sagi Hot Spring)
Yunogo Sagi Onsen Kan (Yunogo Sagi Hot Spring) is home to the source of Yugo Onsen, one of the Mimasaka Santo (Three Hot Springs of Mimasaka) Yunogo Onsen in Mimasaka. It is said that a Japanese monk named Monk Ennin discovered the hot springs long ago when he saw a heron healing its wounded leg here, and it is also known as "Sagi no Yu" (Hormon's Bath). This hot spring facility is exclusively for day trips, and in addition to the hot springs with sauna, it also has relaxation facilities, a shop, and a large hall. If you want to use the large hall, you will need to purchase a one-day brunch ticket, which includes a bathing ticket. You can spend your time relaxing here.
Extensive hot spring facilities
There are two large baths on the first floor, "Do-no-yu" and "Shizu-no-yu," both of which are equipped with dry sauna. There are five family baths on the second floor. The family baths are private hot springs that can be used privately. The men's and women's baths at Do-no-yu and Shizu-no-yu are switched every Sunday morning. The family baths come in a variety of types, including those with Open-air Bath, barrier-free access, and those with jacuzzis. The water is clear, colorless, and odorless, and is said to be effective against dermatitis, digestive disorders, neuralgia, rheumatism, anemia, and gynecological disorders.
[Yunogo Sagi Onsen Kan (Yunogo Sagi Hot Spring) ]
Address: 595-1 Yunogo , Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0868-72-0279
Closed: 2nd Wednesday of every month (the following day if it is a public holiday, and 1st Wednesday of every month in August)
Opening hours:
Public bath ( with sauna and Open-air Bath bath): 8:00-21:00 (last admission 20:20)
Family bath (bath towels provided): 9:00-20:45 (last admission 19:45)
Daily break: 9:00-19:00 (last admission 17:00)
Bathing fee:
Public bath (with sauna and Open-air Bath bath): 800 yen for adults, 500 yen for children (ages 3 to elementary school)
Family bath (bath towels included): 4,000 yen per hour, 5,000 yen (Open-air Bath included)
One-day break: 2,300 yen for adults, 1,500 yen for children
Parking: Available
Ryoyo-yu (Therapeutic Hot Spring)
"Ryoyo-yu (Therapeutic Hot Spring)" is a sister hot spring facility of "Yunogo Sagi Onsen Kan (Yunogo Sagi Hot Spring). " "Ryoyo-yu (Therapeutic Hot Spring)-yu" means a hot spring used for therapeutic purposes. It is effective for skin diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, gynecological diseases, rheumatism, and neurological diseases, and can be used as a therapeutic hot spring where you can take a relaxing bath. *Soap and shampoo cannot be used.
[Ryoyo-yu (Therapeutic Hot Spring) ]
Address: 565-1 Yunogo , Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0868-72-0279 ( Yunogo Sagi Onsen Kan (Yunogo Sagi Hot Spring))
Closed: Wednesdays
Opening hours:
Large public bath: 9:00-20:00 (last admission 19:30)
Daily break: 9:00-17:00 (last admission 15:00)
Bathing fee: 800 yen for adults, 500 yen for children (ages 0 to elementary school)
One-day break: 2,000 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for children
Parking: Available
Yunogo Pocket Park Fureai-no-yu (Foot Bath) (foot bath)
Anyone can freely use the free footbath " Yunogo Pocket Park Fureai-no-yu (Foot Bath) " in Yunogo Onsen town. The footbath is a facility where you can soak just your feet in the hot spring water. Its unique shape is based on the footprint of " Sanbu Taro (Giant of local legend) ," a giant from the Mimasaka region legend who is said to have traveled to Kyoto in just three steps.
Enjoy a wonderful trip to Yunogo Onsen, where you can enjoy both hot springs and Japanese Dagashi (Japanese retro candy) culture.
[Yunogo Pocket Park Fureai-no-yu (Foot Bath) (footbath)]
Address: 566-1 Yunogo , Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture
Business hours: 10:00-17:00
Closed: None
Parking: Available
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