Yuda Onsen
Yamaguchi's famous hot spring town, legendary for a white fox who healed its wounds in a bubbling spring. The sodium chloride waters are excellent for skin.
2–4 hours
Foot baths free; day-use baths from about ¥600 (varies by facility)
Public bathhouses typically 6:00–24:00; shops 10:00–18:00
Year-round
About 10–15 min walk from Yuda-Onsen Station (JR Yamaguchi Line) to the main hot-spring street
Location
Why Visit
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Five free foot baths scattered through the town — perfect for a casual stroll
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Many ryokan offer day-use bathing from ¥500
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White fox legend illustrated in murals across the shopping arcade
Local Tips
Legend says a white fox discovered this spring; fox statues dot the town. Foot baths are scattered along the streets — free and perfect for a midday break. Stay at a midrange ryokan and request a window room overlooking the illuminated streets at night.
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