Hôtel de Marronnier Yunoyama Onsen

49. Hôtel de Marronnier, Yunoyama Onsen Stopped by the tourist center in Yunoyama Onsen. Asked the old guys about higaeri — they immediately flagged down a younger man and told me to go with him, that he'd drive me to the onsen (turned out to be a hotel employee). On the website, higaeri is listed from 14:00 to 20:00, but they let me in around 13. Higaeri price is 1000, includes small and large towels. 1. Indoor baths: 1.1. One large bath, 41°C. Has a jet zone. 1.2. Cold bath. 1.3. Wooden bath (wasn't working when I visited). 1.0. Breathing is comfortable. There's a sauna. 2. Outdoor zone: 2.1. A shallow bath with hot water set in stones with water flowing from above. Really nicely done — standing under the stream of water on the balcony is a real pleasure. 2.2. A small outdoor stone bath. Temperature slightly below the main indoor bath. It was windy — cherry blossom petals were floating in the water. 2.0. The outdoor zone has a Showa vibe: the beams above the baths are a bit worn, and from the edge of the balcony and certain angles you can see an abandoned building. Water in all baths is clear, there's a slight smell (not sulfuric, not chlorine). Great place. If you're visiting Yunoyama, I highly recommend going at least for higaeri.