出雲湯村温泉 露天風呂野湯

Although it says "No Entry," it's not legally binding, so anyone can enter. Locals do it regularly, and there's no problem with non-locals entering at all. According to a local who accompanied me, the neighbors simply put up the "No Entry" cones because they didn't want some rude people to enter, and there's no enforcement. Rivers and their surrounding areas are public property, so legally, individuals cannot prevent others from using them. However, to avoid deteriorating the surrounding environment, please refrain from bathing in large groups (the bathtub can accommodate about 8 people), making loud noises, or leaving trash behind. Update: 2024/05/19 In early spring, the hot spring was submerged due to rising water levels caused by melting snow, but when I visited today for the first time in a while, it had reopened. Immediately after it rains, the bath will be submerged in the river due to the rising water level caused by the dam's release of water, so if you plan to visit, it's best to wait at least one sunny day before going, or at least two days to be on the safe side. Once the rainy season begins, the bath will be closed for a while, so now is the best time to go. Today was a bit cloudy, but the location was perfect. It's definitely worth trying out the ultimate hot spring experience of soaking in free-flowing water in the middle of nature, away from civilization. The No Trespassing (not legally binding) cone in the first photo is the landmark. Go down the stairs and walk to the far left to find the hot spring. *There is a square pool of water on the way to the bath, but this is not a hot spring.

Izumo Yumura Onsen Open-Air Bath - Wild Hot Spring This hot spring is located by a river and is open 24 hours a day. However, it's not recommended at night due to the lack of lighting and the rough, rocky path leading to it. The water is at a comfortable temperature, allowing for long soaks. Two bathtubs are available, and there was also an abandoned bathtub, suggesting there may have been more water in the past. While it's a challenging hot spring for women due to the lack of changing facilities, the pure, odorless, and tasteless water likely has many fans. There are accommodations nearby, so staying there and enjoying the hot spring might be a good option. One of the pools had dace swimming in it.

A rare riverside hot spring in western Japan. Although it's a natural hot spring, it's recognized as a hot spring (as evidenced by the sign that reads, "Please be quiet when using the open-air bath at night"), so you shouldn't be seen as a dangerous person for bathing there. The bath is truly part of the river, so you feel like you could almost touch the fish swimming beside you—in fact, you can. Even better, the water temperature at the bottom is low, so the fish swim in the bath, giving you the rare experience of bathing with fish. The water temperature was neither too hot nor too cold, making for a very pleasant, long soak. With the fish.

No entry to the entrance. When I asked the inn staff, they said, "You're welcome to use the natural hot springs, but we don't manage them..." Please enter at your own risk and keep them clean.♨ *Added 10/14/2024 at 3:00 PM Maximum temperature: 25°C A little lukewarm, but warm afterward.♨ Below is the previous post. 10/30, 1 PM☀ Maximum temperature: 20°C A little lukewarm, but warm afterward.♨ Will it be too hot in the coming months? If you can take a long bath on a sunny day, you'll be just about safe.🙆🏻⭕

It's a natural open-air bath. The footing is rough, so be careful when walking, or it can be dangerous. The water is clearly a different color from the surrounding rivers, and there are bubbles and a faint steam rising from the hot springs bubbling up from the riverbed. As it's a natural open-air bath, there's no changing room nearby, and it's completely visible, but it's a genuine open-air bath that you can enter for free. It's charming along the river, but I wouldn't dare go in.