Yunoya Chikei: An Onsen Inn with Private Open-Air Baths and Natural Hot Spring Water

Nara Prefecture/Totsukawa Onsen Area

Enjoy a private stay in detached accommodations, each over 50 m² and featuring an open-air bath.

Located in the southernmost part of Nara Prefecture, in the secluded village of Totsukawa, "Yunotani Senkei" is an Onsen accommodation designed for those who find true luxury in healing themselves and their loved ones. Set on a vast property of approximately 1,000 tsubo (3,300 square meters), this retreat features only nine private villas, each equipped with its own open-air bath fed by 100% natural hot spring water. Enjoy the ultimate indulgence of pure Onsen without any added water, heating, or circulation filtering in a completely private setting. Savor exquisite meals crafted with care by skilled chefs using carefully selected seasonal ingredients from the Kii Peninsula—another highlight of your stay. Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse yourself in a serene journey where you can focus solely on your loved ones at "Yunotani Senkei."

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Facilities and Services

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  • Hot spring
  • Room with Open-Air Bath
Free-flowing hot spring / Large public bath / Sauna
IN15:00~18:00
OUT10:00
Number of rooms9 rooms
PetNot allowed
Your childNot allowed
We do not accept guests of junior high school age or younger.


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Introduction of the Accommodation

Exterior

Totsukawa Onsen—Nestled in the heart of the Kii Mountain Range, this is truly a hidden gem. Our exclusive guest rooms, each featuring a luxurious 100% natural Onsen open-air bath, are set across an expansive 1,000-tsubo property with only nine villas. Each villa is designed as your private sanctuary, ensuring minimal interference for a relaxing and carefree stay. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse yourself in the beauty of changing seasons and star-filled skies—an ideal retreat for adults seeking tranquility.

Room

Room

Chikei offers only nine separate villa-style Rooms, quietly nestled in the serene Yuno Valley where the gentle sound of a stream resonates. Each Room, overlooking a seasonal garden from its spacious veranda, is crafted with abundant Yoshino cedar and cypress wood. Enjoy a relaxing and refreshing stay surrounded by the soothing aroma of natural wood.

Onsen & Bath
Onsen & Bath

Yunotani Onsen is the oldest in the Totsukawa Onsen area, cherished by many for over 570 years. Senkei's Onsen features a mildly sulfur-scented "simple sulfur spring" with 100% natural free-flowing hot spring water, without any dilution, heating, or circulation filtration. This renowned Onsen has been scientifically proven to have top-class antioxidant properties in Japan.

Meals
Meals

Utilizing the natural blessings of Totsukawa, we carefully select seasonal ingredients from the mountains, rivers, and seas of the Kii Peninsula. Our skilled chefs bring out the ultimate flavors of these ingredients, creating dishes that are a feast for both the palate and the eyes. Please relax and enjoy your meal at our dining area.

Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation

  • The room
    The room
  • Hot Springs & Baths
    Hot Springs & Baths
  • Facilities & Services
    Facilities & Services
  • Meal
    Meal

Basic Information

Card information
VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS
Pets
Not allowed
Breakfast[Breakfast] Start your day with a wholesome, body-friendly breakfast featuring the natural bounty of Totsukawa Village, Nara.
Your child
You cannot stay.
We do not accept guests of junior high school age or younger.
Room service
Not available
Common amenities
  • ○ Shampoo · conditioner
  • ○ Body soap · soap
  • ○ Face towel
  • ○ Bath towel
  • ○ Body towel · sponge
  • ○ Toothbrush set
  • ○ Comb · Brush
  • ○ Shower cap
  • ○ Hair dryer
  • ○ Shaving
  • × Shaving Gel/Foam
  • × Bath additives
  • ○ Yukata
  • ○ Pajamas
  • ○ Bathrobe
  • × Slippers
  • ○ facial cleanser
  • ○ Toner
  • ○ Lotion
  • ○ Makeup remover
  • ○ Cotton swab
  • ○ Cotton
  • ○ Clothing deodorizing spray
  • ○ Refrigerator
  • ○ Minibar
  • ○ Electric kettle
  • ○ Tea set (free)
  • ○ Television
  • ○ Safe
  • ○ Scale
  • × Trouser press
  • × Free morning edition
  • × Pay-per-view broadcast
  • ○ Satellite broadcasting
Facilities and Features
  • ○ Hot spring
  • ○ Rooms with open-air baths available
  • × Open-air bath
  • ○ Free-flowing hot spring
  • ○ Large public bath
  • × Private bath
  • ○ Sauna
  • × Ganbanyoku (rock bathing)
  • × Within a 5-minute walk from the station
  • × Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store.
  • × Indoor pool
  • × Outdoor pool
  • × Pet-friendly
  • × Spa facility
  • × Fitness
  • × Free shuttle service
  • × Shuttle Service (Paid)
  • × Room service
  • × Room Service Available 24 Hours
  • × Barrier-free
  • × Childcare services
Esthetic Massage
None
Fitness gym
None
Public Bath
The number of Public Bath
2
Business Hours
15:00~21:00
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
Available
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
100% natural hot spring
Remarks
Room with Open-Air Bath
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
Available
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
100% natural hot spring
Remarks
All of our Onsen baths are 100% free-flowing from the source. The natural hot spring water of Yunomine Onsen is supplied to every bath 24 hours a day with no added water, no heating, and no circulation filtration.
Spring quality and benefits

• Simple sulfur spring • Alkaline (pH 8.9)

A 100% free-flowing natural Onsen, with no added water, no heating, and no circulation filtration. Sakurayama Hotel’s spring is known for its double skin-beautifying qualities—brightening and enhancing radiance. Tests have also confirmed that it offers one of Japan’s highest levels of antioxidant activity. Enjoy this “rejuvenating bath” to your heart’s content.

※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi"
In some facilities, heating or adding water for temperature adjustment may be performed. Additionally, please note that in some parts of the facility, the hot spring water may not be free-flowing from the source. For more details, please contact each facility.

SaunaAvailable
Hot stone spaNone
Others[Other Accepted Cards] UC, Discover

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Access Information

Address
Nara Prefecture714-2 Musashi, Totsukawa Village, Yoshino District
TEL:+81-746-62-0888

For Guests Arriving by Car
Hanshin Expressway Route 11 Loop Line → Hanshin Expressway Route 14 Matsubara Line → Hanwa Expressway → Minami-Hanna Road → Keinawa Expressway; exit at Gojo IC (approx. 50 min)

Hanshin Expressway Route 8 Kyoto Line → Daini Keihan Road → Kinki Expressway → Minami-Hanna Road → Keinawa Expressway; exit at Gojo IC (approx. 80 min)

For Guests Arriving by Train/Bus
From Kintetsu Yamato-Yagi Station, take a Nara Kotsu route bus and get off at Totsukawa Village Office. Shuttle Service is not available, so please arrange a taxi or other transportation in advance.

For Guests Arriving by Air
Osaka International Airport (Itami) ⇒ Hanshin Expressway Route 11 Ikeda Line → Hanshin Expressway Route 1 Loop Line → Hanshin Expressway Route 14 Matsubara Line → Hanwa Expressway → Minami-Hanna Road → Keinawa Expressway; exit at Gojo IC (approx. 75 min)

Kansai International Airport ⇒ Hanwa Expressway → Wakayama JCT → Keinawa Expressway; exit at Gojo IC (approx. 50 min)

Parking Information
Fee
Free for guests
Parking time
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Parking space
No restrictions
Number of parking spaces
10 cars available outdoor
Valet service
Unavailable
No Reservation required.

Pickup and drop-off information
UnavailableOur Facility is approximately a 15-minute walk from the Totsukawa Village Office.
We do not offer Shuttle Service, so please arrange a taxi or other transportation in advance.

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