Yunokawa Onsen has been known for its hot springs since the Edo period, and during the Meiji period, it was known as one of the Eight Views of Yunokawa.

The water quality of Yunokawa Onsen is a sodium-chloride/bicarbonate hot spring, and is said to be effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, and joint pain.

Yunokawa Onsen has a variety of hot spring inns and hotels, and day trip baths are also possible. Yunokawa Onsen is also close to tourist spots such as the night view of Mt. Hakodate and Yunokawa Beach, making it a popular base for sightseeing.