Hot Spring / Hot Spring Ryokan Spots in Yamagata Area

  • Mizusawa Onsen-kan
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Nishimurayama-gun Nishikawamachi Mizusawa 2304
    This onsen facility is inside Roadside Station Nishikawa on national route 112, in Mizusawa, Nishikawa-machi, Nishimurayama County. It uses sodium chloride spring water, said to be effective in treating cuts, burns, chronic skin diseases, physically weak children, and chronic women’s diseases. It is outfitted with large public baths, wooden baths using Gassansui spring water, and saunas, as well as large public rooms, a private room, and a lounge. The same roadside station has the Gassan spring water factory, Gassan craft beer brewery, and a restaurant and shop.
  • Tokurako Onsen Hanagasa no Yu
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    5.0
    1 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Obanazawa Obanazawa 5151-67
    About a 15-minute drive from the JR Oishida Station, this day-use hot spring is near Lake Tokura, known as the home of the Hanagasa-odori dance. The spa is built in a disabled friendly, spacious, universal design, using copious natural wood. The grand bath area has an open-air bath, a sauna as well as western and Japanese style baths. Every Thursday, the use of the grand bath area is alternately designated for men or women. Family baths are also available (by reservation). The waters are simple hot springs and cold mineral spring water, which are said to be beneficial for neuralgia, muscle pain, and fatigue. Having a good relaxing soak after an active day by the lakeside is highly refreshing.

    徳良湖にある花笠の湯、とても無色透明で温まるお湯です。受付の人も非常優しく対応してくれますし、地元のお土産や特産品、漬物とか売ってます。 中に小さい食事処の蕎麦ほ意外と美味しいです。

  • Benihana Onsen Hina no Yu
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    3.5
    4 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Pref. Nishimurayamagunkahokuchou Yachi Shitano 269
    This day use hot spring facility is in Nishimurayama County, Yamagata Prefecture. The large indoor baths, with enormous windows offering views of the garden, have equipment like high temperature and cold water baths, saunas, lie-down baths, and more. The water type is sodium chloride spring water, which is said to be effective in treating cuts, sensitivity to cold, recovery from fatigue, and more. The grounds also have a separate accommodation area, Hina-no-Yado, and many guests there use these baths.

    宿泊施設やレストランを併設した大規模な温泉施設です。浴槽が3種類あり、源泉掛け流しの浴槽は熱めの45度、大きな浴槽は適温の42度、寝湯はジェットバスになっています。お湯はうす茶色をしており、加水・加温・循環方式ですが、塩素臭は気になりませんでした。洗い場は広くてシャワー・カランには仕切りが付いており、サウナと水風呂もありました。

  • Shirogane-yu
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Pref. Obanazawashi Ginzanshimbata In the ground
    Located in the middle of the Ginzan Hot Spring area, Shirogane-yu is a communal bathhouse in which visitors can still sense some of the atmosphere of this establishment’s days as a therapeutic spa. The modern exterior was designed by the architect Kengo Kuma. The second floor is characterized by large windows, which create a subdued light, while the first floor has an eerie, cave-like quality. The bathtubs are small with a capacity of four persons. Due to its sulfur content, the water is cloudy, and it is extremely hot as it flows out of the spring, so people who do not like very hot baths need some time to adjust to the temperature.
  • KOGENYU
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Kaminoyama-shi Zao Bodaira Kokuyurin 241 Rinhan
  • Kurosawa Onsen Kisaburo
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Yamagata-shi Kurosawa 319-1
  • Hot House Kamuro
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Mogami-gun Kaneyamamachi Ariya 1400
    This hot spring facility is located within the resort hotel Hotel Schones Heim Kaneyama in Ariya, Kaneyama Town, Mogami County. Visitors can bathe in the natural simple alkaline hot spring in a bathhouse with local Kaneyama Japanese cedar trees. Bathtubs and saunas with waterfall showers and full-body massages are also included. The hot spring can be visited as a day trip, and visitors can relax in a reception hall or in a paid private room after their bath.
  • Yagen no Yu
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Mogami-gun Mogamimachi Semi Onsen
    This hot spring in Semi Onsen is located in Mogami Town, Mogami County. There is a legend that Semi Onsen originated when Kamewakamaru, the son of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, was born; Benkei went in search of water for the baby’s first bath, saw steam at the riverside, and smashed a rock with his long sword, causing a hot spring to spout out. Today, there is still a natural onsen formed by rocks at the riverside; although visitors can observe the rising steam, they cannot normally enter for a bath, as the temperature is too high.
  • Caldera Onsenkan
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Mogami-gun Okuramura Minamiyama 2127-79
    This hot spring facility is located in Minamiyama, Okura Village, Mogami County. The sodium chloride hydrogen carbonate springs are said to be effective for treating cuts, burns, chronic skin diseases, physically weak children, chronic women’s diseases and more. The outdoor bath has a one-hour timetable to allow both men and women to use it, but there are also indoor baths and drinking water springs, and after your bath you can relax in the large hall and dining room.
  • Kami no Yu
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Mogami-gun Okuramura Minamiyama Hijiori
    This hot spring facility is located in the Minamiyama Hijiori, Okura Village, Mogami County This communal bath can be said to be the symbol of HIjiori Onsen. It is the oldest spring in Hijiori and is called “Kizuyu” which refers to its reputed healing powers. It is also known as “Hieyu” for its refreshing water. Guests staying at the Hijiori Onsen can take baths here for free.
  • Kamiyu
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Yamagata-shi Zao Onsen
    This onsen facility is in Yamagata City's Zao Onsen. One of three public baths in the onsen town, it uses the same Zao natural hot spring water that has been used for 1,900 years here. The water quality is highly acidic sulfur springs, which is said to have skin beautifying and antibacterial properties, as well as helping with circulation.
  • Shimo Oyu Public Bathhouse
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Kaminoyama-shi Tokamachi 9-30
    This onsen is in Toka-machi, Kaminoyama City. This is the oldest public bath in Kaminoyama onsen, with stories saying it dates back to the Purple Robes Incident in the Edo period, when Monk Takuan Soho was exiled to Kaminoyama and bathed here. Kaminoyama Onsen springs are weakly alkaline sodium calcium chloride sulfate springs, which are said to have skin beautifying properties, and the gentle waters are safe enough even for babies.
  • Shinyu no Ashiyu (Footbath)
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Kaminoyama-shi
    This free foot bath is attached to ryokan Kajitsunoyama Azumaya, in Shinyu, Kaminoyama City. It's perfect for a rest while you're strolling through the Shinyu onsen town. You can also use the free Wi-Fi. Kaminoyama Onsen has five footbaths, including this one.
  • Yumachi no Ashiyu (Footbath)
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Kaminoyama-shi Yumachi 4-13
    This free foot bath is attached to Tsurunoyu Chojuro Ryokan, in Shinyu, Kaminoyama City. Located in Yumachi Onsen town, it's also adjacent to the onsen area Tsuru no Yasumiishi. Free Wi-Fi is also available. Kaminoyama Onsen has five footbaths, including this one.
  • Hayama Onsen Foot Bath
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Kaminoyama-shi Hayama
    This free foot bath is in Hayama, Kaminoyama City. Located on a high space with a view of the Zao mountains, it's perfect for a quiet rest while you enjoy the scenery. Free Wi-Fi is also available. Kaminoyama Onsen has four other footbaths, as well.
  • Poppo no Yu
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Tsuruoka-shi Naganuma Miya-mae 266-1
    This onsen facility is on prefectural route 340 in Miyamae, Naganuma, Tsuruoka City. The spring waters are sodium/strong chloride springs, which are good for the skin and for heat retention. They have Japanese style and western style baths, which alternate between men and women daily, as well as outdoor baths offering a view of Mt. Chokai and Mt. Gassan with your soak. There is also a shop selling fresh local produce and specialty goods, a dining room, private rooms and a large public space.
  • Atsumi Onsen Public Batthouse
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Tsuruoka-shi Yuatsumi Chinai
    This public bath is in Atsumi Onsen, in Atsumi, Tsuruoka City. There are three locations throughout the onsen town: Shomenyu, Shitanoyu, and Yunosato Koshuyokujo. Each one uses kakenagashi-style sourcing for the sodium-calcium chloride spring & sulfate spring water, which is said to be effective in treating cuts, burns, eczema, and other skin diseases.
  • Shomenyu
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Tsuruoka-shi Yuatsumi Chinai
    This public bath is in Atsumi Onsen, in Atsumi, Tsuruoka City. It uses kakenagashi-style sourcing for the sodium-calcium chloride spring & sulfate spring water, which is said to be effective in treating cuts, burns, eczema, and other skin diseases. There are two other locations in the onsen town: Shitanoyu, and Yunosato Koshuyokujo.
  • Anbeyu
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Tsuruoka-shi Yuatsumi Chinai
    This foot bath is on Hazuki-dori Avenue in Atsumi Onsen, Yuatsumi, Tsuruoka City. This footbath is free to use, and is perfect for a break while you're strolling through the onsen town. The name “Anbe” comes from the local pronunciation of Anbai (salt plum) and the word Avenue.
  • Mokkeyu
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Yamagata Tsuruoka-shi Yuatsumi Chinai
    This free foot bath is in Yuatsumi, Tsuruoka City. It faces the Atsumi river, which flows through the onsen town, and offers a view of the natural scenery, including spring cherry blossoms. The name Mokke comes from a word in the local dialect used to express gratitude, and other things.

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Although often overlooked, Yamagata prefecture by no means lacks appeal: the Yamadera temple trail through the mountains, deliciously tender Yonezawa wagyu, and over 100 steaming hot springs, most notably Zao Onsen, await visitors. When winter comes, the snowcapped peaks become dotted with skiers by day and onsen-goers by night, while summer brings the celebration of juicy Yamagata cherries.

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