Yako-tachi no Ashi Yu
Tottori, Tottori, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Tottori, Tottori, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Yako-tachi no Ashi Yu is a hot spring located in Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. Its sulfurous water reaches around 40°C and feeds an indoor bath as well as an open-air outdoor bath (rotenburo), with a sauna.
Insider tip — Yako-tachi no Ashi Yu is a traditional foot bath facility in the Tottori region, fed by sulfurous geothermal waters that are a local specialty of the San'in Coast. The foot bath format allows visitors to soak tired feet while taking in views of the surrounding rural landscape without the commitment of a full bathing session. Tottori's famous sand dunes are within day-trip distance, making a stop at the ashi-yu a perfect post-dune-hiking ritual. The sulfurous waters provide notable relief for tired, aching feet.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).