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Yunomine Onsen 
Yunomine Onsen is a great place to stay in the centre of Japan's sacred Kumano Kodo. Tucked deep in the hidden valleys of Wakayama Prefecture, this is a beautiful, spiritual place little visited by Western tourists.
“For over 1,000 years emperors, aristocrats and humble pilgrims have walked the trails of the Kumano Kodo and now you can, too! Yunomine Onsen is a fantastic base to explore this stunning, sacred region”
Ben Guest, Expert Travel Consultant
Yunomine Onsen is one of the oldest hot spring resorts in Japan. Natural, thermal waters were discovered here over 1,800 years ago. For a thousand years pilgrims have stopped here to bathe in the waters, purifying themselves before journeying on foot to Kumano Hongu Taisha, the sacred shrine in the centre of Kumano Kodo.
Today, Yunomine is a collection of quaint bath houses and ryokans along a small creek. This is a wonderful base for hiking as two sections of the Kumano Kodo trail, the Akagi-goe and Dainichi-goe, pass through here. The walk to Kumano Hongu Taisha is 3km long and takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Above the river in Yunomine, sits Tsuboyu, a small rock hot spring bath in a wooden cabin. This is the only UNESCO World Heritage onsen in Japan that you can bathe in. Visitors can book a 30 minute time slot to use the tiny bath privately.
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Experiences in Yunomine Onsen
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Weather in Yunomine Onsen
The Climate Guide for Yunomine Onsen, Japan is perfect for planning your holiday. Monthly weather averages give the best indication of what the weather is usually like for every month of the year including figures for temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Daytime Temperature (°C) | 8 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 11 |
| Min Night-time Temperature (°C) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 3 |
| Hours of Sunshine (Daily) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Hours of Daylight (Daily) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Heat and Humidity Discomfort | None | None | None | None | None | None | Moderate | Moderate | Low | None | None | None |
| Days with some Rainfall | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 |
| Monthly Rainfall (mm) | 75 | 98 | 159 | 246 | 256 | 368 | 323 | 302 | 390 | 230 | 166 | 66 |
| UV Index (Maximum) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
For more information email us: [email protected] or call: + 44 117 244 3380
For more information email us: [email protected] or call: + 44 117 244 3380
For more information email us: [email protected] or call: + 44 117 244 3380
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