Tourism event information

This is tourist information for Maniwa City.

Yubara's summer tradition『Hanzaki Festival”
The eve festival is held on August 7th and the main festival is held on August 8th every year!

What is Hanzaki?,The giant salamander is a national special natural monument.
This is an annual event at Yubara Onsen that is said to be Okayama's strange festival!

The festival also features a float depicting a Hanzaki scallop, street music, and Hanzaki Nebuta.
Yubara Onsen is Hanzaki transformed by the colors of the Hanzaki fish.

【8/7 eve festival】

We hold events for children.
Enjoy games, stalls, raffles, and more!

【8/8 Festival】

Led by Hanzaki Dashi Taro, the Hayashi float, the processional Hayashi dance group, and Hanzaki Dashi Hanako parade through the hot spring town.
In the latter half of the festival, the golden, shining "Hanzaki Nebuta" float will also make an appearance.
At the festival plaza, there will be a song show and a fireworks display at the climax.

Express your gratitude for the blessings of hot springs!

Thank you for the blessings of hot springs!
Thank you to our ancestors who continued to protect our hot springs! 　　
Thank you to all the customers who come to Yubara Onsen!
And thank you to everyone who supports the hot springs!

Registered June 26th as June 26th Open-air Bath Day with the Japan Anniversary Association.
As the birthplace of Open-air Bath Day, a ritual is held every year to express gratitude for the hot springs.
We will also hold an event at the same time.

You can enjoy gibier menus with elaborate tastes from restaurants and inns in the hot spring town.(Contains venison)

*Boar menu for the 16th event in 2025
・Shishi stew 500 yen
・Boar curry 1000 yen
・Shishiokowa 500 yen
・Shishi skewers 400 yen
・Boar Bolognese Lunch Set 2300 yen
・Shishi ginger grilled 750 yen
・Shishimaki sushi 800 yen
・Boar barbecue 500 yen
・Grilled venison skewers 600 yen
・Shishi croquette 150 yen
・Shishi Dandan noodles 700 yen
・Shishi Yakisoba 500 yen
・Shishi cutlet toast sandwich 600 yen
・Shishi dog 400 yen
・GBA Burger 1000 yen(Venison)
・Venison croquette 200 yen(Venison)

Create your own original keychain by engraving your favorite letters or patterns onto Hanzaki shaped keychain!

Let's paint the Hanzaki shaped daruma doll however we like with acrylic paints!

Here is some information about restaurants around Yubara Onsen Town.

*For applications and use of the service, please contact Maniwa Tourism Bureau at 0867-45-7111.

FY2026(FY2026)
We are running a "Manico Inn" points giveaway campaign for guests who rent a car and stay at our hotel.

This applies to overnight trips using rental cars to Maniwa City and Shinjo Village.
We will give you points for Maniwa City's local currency, "Manicoin".
Please use this as a means of transportation to Maniwa area.
The details of the campaign are as follows:

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1. Eligibility Requirements ① Stay at least one night in Maniwa area
　　　　　　　　　② Use of a rental car during the trip
　　　　　　　　　③ Download and set up the "Manicoin app".

2. Target period: Return date March 31, 2027(Until the end of the event)*Ends as soon as budget limit is reached

3. Grant Amount: Mani Points equivalent to 3,000 yen per rental car
　　　　　　　　　(Points can be used at participating businesses at a rate of 1 point = 1 yen.)

4. Usage Limit: Up to one use per person per month.　　　

*For detailed information, please refer to the "Grant Guidelines" in Related Document 1.
*Please refer to Related Document 2 for instructions on downloading the app and filling out the application form.
*For information on how to receive points via the app and how to search for participating stores, please refer to Related Document 2.

①Open-air bath(Sunayu)
This famous hot spring was selected as the "Yokozuna of the West" (grand champion) in the nationwide ranking of open-air baths.
There are three baths with different temperatures, all of which are mixed baths.

② Yubara Fureai Exchange Center(Yumoto Onsen-kan)
Including men's and women's bathrooms (hot springs), relaxation, socializing, and rest spaces,
This is a complex with a variety of local souvenirs.

③ Yakushi(Onsen Yakushido)
Praying to Yakushi Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha) enhances the effects of the medicinal bath.

④ Spinning Top Museum
A collection of over 3,000 tops of 1,600 types collected from Japan and overseas.
You can also try it out at the adjacent workshop.

④ Hanzaki Center
This section introduces the ecology and breeding practices of Hanzaki salamander (Hanzaki).

⑤ Shimoyubara Onsen Himawarikan
Shimoyubara Onsen has separate open-air baths for men and women.
There is also a clean bath for pets, which is very popular.
Himawarikan sells local specialty products and souvenirs.