Atsumionsen

A renowned hot spring district located in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture close to the border with Niigata Prefecture. Boasting over 1,000 years since it was first developed as a hot spring rest, the area has been visited by many writers and artists, including Akiko Yosano, Riichi Yokomitsu, and Matsuo Basho. The waters of the area's sodium-calcium chloride springs and sulfate springs are said to ease cuts and skin diseases, while drinking them is believed to treat chronic constipation and gallstones. The hot springs here generate an abundant 1,300 liters of piping hot water every minute, enough to fill around 9,360 oil drums a day. The area is dotted with numerous hot spring water drinking facilities, footbaths, and public baths, making it easy for visitors to enjoy the famous local waters in a variety of ways. Another fun thing to do here is to visit the Atsumi Onsen Morning Market (open April to November) while dressed in a yukata robe and geta sandals.

Spot details

Address: Yamagata Tsuruoka-shi Yuatsumi Map
Area: Shonai Area (South)
Phone: 0235433547
Water type: sodium/calcium-chloride/sulfate springetc
Temperature of spring: 68℃etc
property: nerve pain, muscle soreness, joint pain, aid recovery from fatigue, frozen shoulders, sensitivity to cold, Bruises, gastrointestinal disorders, cuts, burns, hardening of the arteries, chronic skin diseases, Hemorrhoids, chronic women's diseasesetc
Number of source springs: 3
Amount of water flow: 1100l/min
Number of public baths: 3
Number of day trip bathhouses: 3