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About Yunoko/Yunotsuru Onsen
Minamata City has the hot springs ``Yunoko'' and ``Yunotsuru,'' which are registered as national hot spring resorts.
[Yunoko Onsen]
Yunoko Onsen is located about 25 minutes by bus from Minamata Station. It is also called the ``hot spring of the sea'' because of the number of hot spring inns along the coast.
The spectacular panoramic view of the Shiranui Sea spreads out in front of your eyes is an attractive feature, and tourists flock here to enjoy the ocean view from the open-air baths and guest rooms. The view from the open-air bath at Shoyokan is especially spectacular.
[Yunotsuru Onsen]
Yunotsuru Onsen is located about 35 minutes into the mountains by bus from Minamata Station. Because it is located in the mountains, it is called a ``mountain hot spring,'' unlike Yunoko Onsen's ``sea hot spring.''
Hot spring inns are quietly lined up deep in the mountains, creating a quiet space that makes you feel as if time has stopped. There are also inns where you can enjoy hot springs 24 hours a day, and it is a hot spring village where you can forget about everyday life and enjoy the hot springs.
The charms of Yunoko and Yunotsuru Onsen are introduced in detail in this article.
From Minamata Station, take the Minamata City Community Bus "Minakuru (Blue) Bus" bound for Yunoko and get off at the "Yunoko Koen-mae" bus stop (about 25 minutes ride)
Buses run once every 1 or 2 hours on weekday mornings, and once every 2 or 3 hours in the afternoon. Last time is 6pm. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, there are four trains per day, so please check the schedule and adjust your schedule accordingly.
