Tōge no Yu, One-day onsen facility in Matsuida-machi Sakamoto, Japan.
Tōge no Yu is a day-use hot spring facility set near a mountain pass in central Japan. The establishment features indoor and outdoor baths fed by natural thermal waters, with the setting offering views toward Usuitoge Pass and Mount Myogi.
The establishment opened in 2001 and continues a tradition of thermal bathing rooted in this mountain pass region. The location sits near an ancient route that has connected communities across the mountains for many centuries.
The bathing area maintains separate sections for men and women following Japanese tradition. Visitors experience customs that have shaped the local bathing culture for generations.
The location is accessible by car from nearby towns and allows visitors to spend several hours at the facility. It is best to plan time for relaxing in both indoor and outdoor sections, plus time to enjoy the surroundings.
The thermal springs flow directly from underground sources beneath the mountain pass itself. This makes the water unfiltered and directly heated by the earth, a feature that distinguishes it from many other facilities in the area.
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