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Yunotsu温泉津
Half a day or one night: soak in the two public baths, walk the main street, then move on. Not a base.
Yunotsu is a one-street onsen town that looks like 1920s Japan, with two beautiful old public bath houses and a handful of inns. The main activity is bathing. Most visitors come for a few hours or stay one night at a ryokan, then continue to Iwami Ginzan or the coast.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, some closures)
- Airports
- IZO · HIJ
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Yunotsu110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yunotsu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIZO Izumo Enmusubi Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car or bus + train; limited flights from Tokyo (Haneda).).
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a cafécheck¥400–600 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealTaxi from JR Yunotsu station to onsen street¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11)
- Museum or sight ticketPublic bath entry (Yakushiyu or Senyakuto)¥300 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person¥4,000 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMinshuku room (per person, with 2 meals), a night, per person¥9,000 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedMinshuku room (per person, with 2 meals), a night, per person¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥7,000 (≈ US$50) · Mid ¥13,000 (≈ US$90) · High ¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IZO Izumo Enmusubi Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car or bus + train; limited flights from Tokyo (Haneda).) · HIJ Hiroshima Airport (About 2.5 h by bus and train via Hamada.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Aug (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yunotsu: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
15 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
13 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk. The onsen street is about 1 km from JR Yunotsu station. A limited bus runs between station and town; ask your ryokan for a pickup if you have a reservation.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Car or taxi, about 30 min; limited bus
UNESCO World Heritage site; combine with Yunotsu for a full day.
Door to door: About 50 min
JR Sanin line, about 30 min
Coastal city with aquarium and beaches.
Door to door: About 2 h
JR Sanin line to Izumo-shi, then bus, about 1.5 h
A long day trip; better as an overnight from Matsue or Izumo.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
JR Sanin line, about 1 h 10 min
Samurai town with carp canals and a castle ruin.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Main street (onsen area)
All ryokan and minshuku are within a 5-minute walk of the baths. Quieter than the station area.
JR Yunotsu station area
A few simple lodgings; 1 km (0.6 mi) walk or short bus ride from the onsen street.A few simple lodgings; 0.6 mi (1 km) walk or short bus ride from the onsen street.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥6,000–9,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥12,000–18,000 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Ryokan room (per person, with 2 meals)2 × 1 night × ¥12,000 | ¥24,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥13,000 | ¥26,000 |
| Yakushiyu entry2 × ¥300 | ¥600 |
| Senyakuto entry2 × ¥300 | ¥600 |
| Bus from JR Yunotsu station to onsen street2 × ¥200 · check | ¥400 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ¥2,500 | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥5,660 |
| Trip total≈ ¥31,130 per person per day, bed included | ¥62,260≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Public bath entry (Yakushiyu or Senyakuto) | ¥300 (≈ US$3) |
| Ryokan with two meals, per person | ¥8,500–20,000 (≈ US$60–140) |
| Sake (local Kaishun brand, 300 ml)check | ¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Coffee at a cafécheck | ¥400–600 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Simple lunch (soba or udon) | ¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Taxi from JR Yunotsu station to onsen street | ¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last trains on the Sanin line are early; check the timetable if you are day-tripping.
- Senyakuto has no washing taps — just scoop water from the pools.
- Yakushiyu closes at 21:00; arrive by 20:30 to have time to soak.Yakushiyu closes at 9:00 PM; arrive by 8:30 PM to have time to soak.
- Most shops and eateries close by 18:00 or earlier.Most shops and eateries close by 6:00 PM or earlier.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Yunotsu温泉津
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- JR Yunotsu → Hamada: about ¥500 (≈ US$4), 30 min (check)
- JR Yunotsu → Izumo-shi: about ¥1,500 (≈ US$11), 1 h (check)
- Taxi from station to onsen street: ¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much? (ikura desu ka)
- お風呂はどこですか？ — Where is the bath? (ofuro wa doko desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
Yunotsu is small; most transactions are cash-only.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yunotsu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, some closures) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Yakushiyu and Senyakuto with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Ryokan page for Kiunso with meal options and cancellation policy.
- Walking route from JR Yunotsu station to the onsen street with landmarks.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Izumo Airport and Hamada station.
Sources
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