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Yunotani Chikei | All 9 detached cottages and open-air baths with free-flowing hot spring water in Totsukawa Onsenkyo
Nara Prefecture / Yoshino District
Surrounded by nature, you can relax and forget about your daily routine
- The finest free-flowing hot springs, a healing bath that combines history and freshness
- Enjoy the blissful cuisine of the Kii Peninsula's four seasons
- A luxurious private space in harmony with nature
The finest free-flowing hot springs
A healing bath combining history and freshness
Yusenji Onsen is the oldest hot spring in the Totsukawa Onsen area, and is a famous hot spring that has been healing many people for over 570 years. It is said that Sakuma Nobumori, who was pursued by Oda Nobunaga during the Sengoku period, visited the hot springs for healing. This hot spring, where travelers on pilgrimages to Kumano and warlords of the Sengoku period healed from sword wounds, is a healing hot spring where you can truly feel the breath of history.
Totsukawa Onsenkyo is also famous as the first hot spring area in Japan to declare that it is a "free-flowing hot spring." Here, the water is not circulated or reused, and it is not disinfected with chlorine or heated or diluted, so you can enjoy the extremely fresh, natural hot spring water. The water is so smooth and comfortable that it is truly worthy of being called "excellent."
Surrender yourself to the pure waters and enjoy a moment of bliss born from ancient history and nature.
Enjoy the blissful cuisine of the Kii Peninsula's four seasons
Totsukawa Village is located on the border with Wakayama and Mie prefectures. Here, you can enjoy seasonal ingredients that are unique to the Kii Peninsula, making use of the bounty of the mountains, rivers, and seas. Our experienced chefs prepare carefully selected ingredients with care, bringing out the ultimate flavor in their dishes.
Japanese cuisine, made with seasonal ingredients, allows you to feel the changing of the seasons not only in taste but also in sight and aroma. Each dish, made with delicate techniques and a sense of beauty while making the most of the individuality of the ingredients, seems to express the season itself.
Please enjoy a meal that combines the nature and traditions of the Kii Peninsula with all your senses.
A luxurious private space in harmony with nature
Our guest rooms are all 9 separate buildings. Each one is surrounded by the silence of the nearby murmuring waters of Yunotani. All guest rooms are over 50m² in size, allowing you to spend a relaxing and luxurious time.
Each room is equipped with a wooden deck with an open-air bath with natural hot spring water, specially made with Shigaraki ware. Enjoy a relaxing time without being disturbed by anyone while watching the nature from the wide veranda that continues from the garden. There is also an indoor bath, so you can enjoy bathing to your heart's content according to your preference.
Enjoy a luxurious and relaxing time in a quiet private space surrounded by nature.
Store introduction
Guest room
Annex Japanese-Western Suite
A modern Japanese room with a 12 tatami mat Japanese-style room and a semi-double bedroom.
Annex Japanese-Western Suite
There is also a bedroom.
Annex Japanese-Western Suite
There is an open-air bath on the wooden deck in the garden. Enjoy the finest hot water, 100% straight from the source, in a private space.
Annex Japanese-Western Suite
The wooden deck in the garden that continues from the veranda is equipped with an open-air bath, the bathtub of which is a specially made item made in Shigaraki.
Cuisine
Dinner example
The main course is Mikumano beef. The most delicious thing at any given time is served in the most delicious way.
Dinner example
Mikumano beef is a rare Wagyu beef that is soft and melts in the mouth, and packed with rich flavor.
Dinner example
Earthenware pot steamed with Totsukawa mushrooms. Even outside of matsutake season, king oyster mushrooms, buna-shimeji mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and other mushrooms are highly popular.
Dinner example
Mikumano beef sukiyaki. We offer the most delicious dish at any given time depending on the season and availability of ingredients.
Spa
Large public bath (Rindo/Hototogisu)
There are two bathing rooms: "Hototogisu" and "Rindo."
Large public bath (Rindo/Hototogisu)
These large baths are for guests staying at the hotel and are separated into men and women.
Large public bath (Rindo/Hototogisu)
*Please note that the baths are closed from November to March as we are unable to provide hot spring water at the appropriate temperature.
washing place
Yunotani Chikei | Photos of all 9 detached cottages in the Totsukawa Onsenkyo hot spring area, including the open-air bath with free-flowing hot spring water and the sauna. You can get an idea of the size of the baths and bathing facilities, and how to spend your time after your bath.
Appearance/Facilities
panoramic
A hidden inn nestled quietly in the middle of the magnificent nature. Enjoy a relaxing time without any disturbances with your loved ones.
Signboard
Look for the large sign. This luxurious inn is set on a 1000m9 site with only XNUMX detached rooms. We look forward to welcoming you.
appearance
Please enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by the refreshing scent of wood.
Entrance
This is the entrance to Senkei.
Location
Suspension bridge in Tanise
This suspension bridge is representative of Totsukawa Village and is a popular spot where you can enjoy the mountain scenery and the thrill of walking across it.
Access
These are nearby tourist attractions easily accessible by car from Yunotani Senkei. Please check local information during peak hours or strong winds.
Tamaki Shrine
This ancient shrine, located on a mountaintop and part of a World Heritage site, offers a tranquil approach to the shrine, allowing visitors to experience the deep forest air while offering their prayers.
Access
Since the route involves traveling along mountain roads, if you're going by car, it's recommended to check the weather and road conditions and allow plenty of time.
上湯温泉
This hot spring resort is nestled amidst the natural beauty of Totsukawa Onsenkyo. With its tranquil, mountain village atmosphere, it's perfect for a hot spring hopping experience.
Access
This is a hot spring spot located within Totsukawa Village. It's best to check the operating status and bathing hours before visiting.
Accommodation and hot spring stay
Yunotani Chika's Stay Guide
Yunotani Senkei is located along the Tanize Suspension Bridge, Tamaki Shrine, and Kamiyu Onsen, making it a secluded hot spring resort and a great stop for mountain drives in Totsukawa. This page provides information on facilities, dining options, and access, and is ideal for those who want to plan their stay while checking weather and operating conditions.
Enjoying the hot springs and staying within the hotel
By incorporating bath time, room time, and time spent within the hotel into your itinerary, you can create a travel plan that goes beyond just transportation.
Choose your meal plan
Compare dinner, breakfast, local cuisine, and available packages to create a stay that suits your travel purpose.
Connecting with surrounding tourist attractions
By combining short sightseeing trips before and after check-in, you can visit local attractions without sacrificing time at your accommodation.
Recommended way to spend
- Decide your arrival time and mode of transportation in advance, and avoid overscheduling your activities before and after check-in.
- The itinerary centers around time spent in hot springs, dining, and staying in your room.
- The next morning or before departure, you can easily connect to sightseeing in the surrounding area or your next journey.
Things to check before making a reservation
- Check-in time
- Transportation/Shuttle Service
- Parking conditions
- Dinner and breakfast contents
- Hot spring usage hours
- Time required for sightseeing in the surrounding area
Combining it with sightseeing in the surrounding area
If you plan to use Yunotani Chikei, one of the nine detached cottages and open-air hot spring baths in the Totsukawa Onsen area, as your base for your trip, it's easier to balance travel, hot springs, and meals by planning your sightseeing around the area in reverse order of the time you'll spend at the inn.
FAQ
What kind of stay is Yunotani Chika suitable for?
This route, featuring the Tanize Suspension Bridge, Tamaki Shrine, and Kamiyu Onsen, is a scenic hot spring and mountain drive route in Totsukawa. Please check the facility page information to see if it suits your travel purpose and mode of transportation.
Are there any precautions I should take when sightseeing in the surrounding area?
The mountain trails, winter roads, and pilgrimage routes are under heavy load. Travel time, traffic conditions, and weather are not fixed.
What items would you like to check before making a reservation?
It's reassuring to check the operating conditions of guest rooms, meals, bathing facilities, access, parking, and nearby sightseeing and activities on the official website or booking screen.
Totsukawa Village, a hidden village in the southernmost part of Nara Prefecture. Surrounded by mystical mountains, the hot spring inn "Yunoya Senkei" is quietly located, and is a place for those who consider healing to be the ultimate luxury, both for themselves and their loved ones.
What we offer is "your own time and place" where you will not be disturbed by anything. At our hotel, we consider each detached building to be a private space just for our guests, and we do our best to refrain from intrusion as much as possible so that you can relax without hesitation.