Yukemuri Onsen Yu-yu
Katsuyama, Fukui, Japan
- Location
- Katsuyama, Fukui, Japan
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Yukemuri Onsen Yu-yu is located in Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture. The thermal water here reaches 40°C (104°F). The bathhouse includes an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — Yukemuri Onsen Yu-yu is a relaxed day-trip facility in Katsuyama, Fukui, a city famed for its dinosaur fossil museum. The lightly mineralised simple thermal waters are gentle enough for children and the elderly. Steam rising from the baths — yukemuri means 'hot-spring steam' — evokes the classic Japanese bathing aesthetic. Pair your visit with a trip to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum just down the road.
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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 thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).