Hotel Yokikan Yuyawan Onsen

Perched in an ideal location with sweeping views of Yuyawan Bay, this serene inn is surrounded by the nostalgic charm of a traditional Japanese port town.

The hotel’s pride is its silky, skin-beautifying hot spring, often referred to as “Bijin no Yu” (Beautiful Woman’s Bath). The slightly thick, mineral-rich waters gently wrap the skin, leaving it smooth and refreshed. From the open-air bath in the large communal bath area, guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the calm bay—perfect for unwinding after a day of travel.

Accommodations include 13 different room types, ranging from Japanese-style, Western-style, and hybrid rooms to special suites like maisonettes and rooms with private open-air baths overlooking the sea—catering to a variety of preferences and travel styles.

For dinner, guests are treated to a visually stunning kaiseki course meal featuring seasonal ingredients sourced locally from Yamaguchi. The culinary craftsmanship shines through every dish. There’s also a Japanese-style restaurant offering regional specialties such as kamameshi (rice cooked in a pot) and kawara soba (soba served on a heated tile)—highly recommended for a taste of the local flavor.
After dinner, unwind at the in-house sake bar “Umi to Tsuki” (Sea and Moon), where you can sample sake from all 26 breweries across Yamaguchi Prefecture—a rare and delightful experience for sake enthusiasts.

Just a 20-minute drive from the hotel, you’ll find some of the area’s top scenic attractions, including the stunning Motonosumi Shrine and the iconic Tsunoshima Bridge, making the hotel an ideal base for sightseeing.