Yubara Onsen Sunayu Open-Air Riverside Bath Entrance, Maniwa, Okayama

About this place

Live Camera | Yubara Onsen Sunayu Hot Spring Entrance, Maniwa, Okayama, Japan. Nestled along the boulder-strewn banks of the Asahi River below Yubara Dam, Yubara Onsen Sunayu is acclaimed as the undisputed West Japan Yokozuna grand champion of outdoor thermal baths. Pure, healing mineral waters bubble up naturally from the sandy riverbed in 24-hour communal hot springs surrounded by verdant canyon cliffs. After soaking in the rejuvenating thermal springs, visitors wander the historic lantern-lit onsen promenade to enjoy freshly steamed onsen manju, savory Hiruzen Yakisoba noodles, and handmade Maniwa soba.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ West Japan Yokozuna Grand Champion Natural Riverside Thermal Bath: Soak in historic sand-bed thermal pools directly beneath roaring mountain cliffs.

▸ Scenic Asahi River Canyon & Verdant Mountain Forest Panorama: Experience serene seasonal nature from summer fireflies to dramatic winter snowfall.

▸ Fresh Onsen Manju Buns, Hiruzen Fried Soba & Mountain Buckwheat: Savor freshly steamed sweet bean buns and rich miso-seasoned teppanyaki noodles.