This hot spring area stands at the gateway to Yahiko Shrine, which is known affectionately by locals as “O-Yahiko-sama.”Yahiko Hot Spring area comprises two source springs, the Sakurai area spring that boasts a vigorous flow of spring water and the Yujinja spring that was newly opened in 2007, both of which have their own individual properties and effects.At “Omotenashi Plaza” and “Yunowa” in front of JR Yahiko Station there are footbaths that are 100% sourced from the Yujinja spring.