About
Historic onsen town on the kumano kodo, where you can cook eggs in the hot springs!
Why go
- Home to one of japan's oldest hot springs
- The only unesco world heritage site you’re allowed to bathe in
Must try
- Tsuboyu, the world's only unesco world heritage-listed hot spring bath
- Boil eggs and vegetables in the communal cooking onsen pool
Pro tips
- Bus from kii-tanabe or shingū, approx. 1.5-2 hours
- Book tsuboyu on arrival at the yunomine bathhouse
- Tsuboyu operates on a first come, first serve basis
- Tsuboyu fits up to two adults for 30 minutes
Good to know
- Tsuboyu water is very hot, add cool water to mix
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