Inoue Park (井上公園)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A park in the middle of the Yuda Onsen town, known as the birthplace of the Meiji-era statesman Inoue Kaoru. A footbath is set up in the grounds, where you can sit down mid-stroll and warm your feet. Even in summer the footbath is popular, and the curious thing is that after dipping your feet in the hot water, the breeze feels all the cooler. There are many trees and plenty of shade, making it just the right place to rest bodies tired from the morning's walking. It is a short walk from the Nakahara Chuya Memorial Museum (中原中也記念館), so you can move while taking in the streetscape of Yuda Onsen.

Tips

Since you will use the footbath, having one small towel is handy. On summer days the water can feel hot, so keep small children to a short soak. Check the footbath's hours and closed days in the on-site information. Lunch afterwards can be taken at restaurants in the surrounding hot-spring town. Comfortable walking shoes make the stroll more pleasant.

Best time to visit

About 45 minutes. Well suited to a break just before noon, when walking fatigue starts to show

Access & map

〒753-0056 山口県山口市湯田温泉２丁目５