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Yudaonsen Konkon Park

Yuda, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Yudaonsen Konkon Park
Location
Yuda, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Water type
sodium chloride
Temperature
42 °C
pH
7.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
42 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh

Dense, salty water — you float without effort.

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Yuda Onsen Konkon Park is a public hot spring park in the Yuda Onsen district of Yamaguchi City, Japan, where a famous legend tells of a white heron that repeatedly bathed in a small stream and recovered from a leg injury, leading locals to discover the mineral springs that became the foundation of this celebrated onsen district. The park's name — konkon evoking the bubbling sound of spring water — celebrates the natural emergence of Yuda Onsen's geothermal mineral waters, which are alkaline in character and traditionally cherished in Japanese wellness culture for the smooth, beautifying feel they leave on the skin. Yuda Onsen has been a beloved destination since the Edo period and Konkon Park provides an accessible outdoor space where visitors can enjoy foot baths and encounter the cultural heritage of this iconic Japanese hot spring district in the heart of Yamaguchi City.

Insider tip — Yudaonsen Konkon Park celebrates Yuda Onsen's sodium-chloride waters, which the town has channeled since ancient times — the name 'konkon' evokes the bubbling sound of spring water. Yuda Onsen, legend holds, was discovered by a white fox healing its injured leg in a warm spring, and the fox remains the onsen town's beloved symbol. The mildly salty 42°C waters are reputed to warm the body from within and keep skin moisturized long after bathing. Yamaguchi City's compact charm and historic temples make Yuda a perfect base for exploring western Honshu.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).