Yakuoji Onsen Yumoto Io no Yu
Minami, Tokushima, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Minami, Tokushima, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 42 °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
Yakuoji Onsen Yumoto Io no Yu, in Minami, Tokushima, takes its name from its sulfurous water, heated to 42°C. The bathhouse offers an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — Yakuoji Io no Yu serves Hiwasa where Temple No. 23 of the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage stands facing the Pacific. Yakuoji is dedicated to protection from calamity and longevity, and pilgrims in white garments climb its stone steps removing their footwear at the entrance. The sulfurous spring water near this sea cliff temple has accompanied Buddhist rituals practiced here for over 1,200 years, making this a spiritually charged stop on the pilgrim route.
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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 sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.