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Lots of unique hot springs! Hot spring inns you'll want to visit on your trip in Yamagata Prefecture

Yamagata Prefecture, which faces the Sea of ​​Japan, is home to many famous hot springs. Some overlook the sea, while others are located deep in the mountains, allowing you to enjoy bathing in the hot springs while immersing yourself in nature. In this article, we will introduce some particularly recommended hot springs and famous inns

Yunohama Hot Springs


As its name suggests, Yunohama Onsen, which springs up overlooking the Sea of ​​Japan, is also known as Kame no Yu. Boasting a history of over 1,000 years, Yunohama Onsen is home to Michelin-starred tourist spots, with the Chūrenji Temple and Chido Museum being particularly popular. Yunohama Onsen is a chloride hot spring that warms the body, making it perfect for people who are prone to feeling cold

Recommended accommodation in Yunohama Onsen: Yusuitei Isagoya

Yusuitei Isagoya boasts a large public bath overlooking Shonaihama Beach, which has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunset spots. There are a wide variety of guest rooms, including those with open-air baths and special rooms, and some rooms offer beautiful sunset views. Dinner is generously made with seafood caught off Shonaihama, allowing you to savor the local flavors

INFORMATION

name Yusuitei Isagoya
address 1-8-7 Yunohama, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, 997-1201
telephone number 0235-75-2211
URL http://www.isagoya.com/
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Zao Hot Springs


Zao Onsen, one of the "Three High Hot Springs of Ou," is a highly acidic sulfur spring that is said to be effective for beautiful skin. For this reason, it is sometimes called "Princess's Hot Spring" or "Beautiful Skin Hot Spring."
Located at an altitude of 900m, it seems to be a popular highland resort destination, especially in the summer
There are also plenty of hot springs available for drop-in baths

Zao International Hotel: A recommended hotel in Zao Onsen


Zao International Hotel, which has received high praise on online accommodation sites, uses hot spring water directly from the source in its large public bath, allowing you to enjoy fresh water. The open-air bath is filled with a sense of openness, and you can enjoy two types of water at different temperatures. For dinner, the stone-grilled meal using local Yamagata beef is very popular

INFORMATION

name Zao International Hotel
address 933 Zao Onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, 990-2301
telephone number 023-694-2111
URL http://www.zao-kokusaihotel.jp/
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Akakura Onsen

Akakura Onsen, located near Akakura Ski Resort, has been visited by many famous people, and even today many historical sites and famous places remain. The hot spring town along the Oguni River is full of charm, and you can enjoy touring the hot springs. The spring water is rich in calcium, sodium, and sulfate, and many people come here for hot spring therapy

Recommended accommodation in Akakura Onsen: "Ryokan Shakunage-so, a bath-loving inn"


Shakunage-so Ryokan, a bath-loving inn, is limited to four groups per day and is the perfect inn for those who want to enjoy a hot spring away from the hustle and bustle. The four open-air baths and two indoor baths can be reserved for private use free of charge, and you can bathe whenever you like, 24 hours a day. You can enjoy the fresh water, which is 100% natural, directly flowing from the inn's own hot spring

INFORMATION

name A hotel for bath lovers: Shakunageso Inn
address 850 Tomizawa, Mogami-machi, Mogami-gun, Yamagata Prefecture, 999-6105
telephone number 0233-45-2023
URL -
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summary

In addition to the hot springs introduced here, Yamagata Prefecture has many other famous hot springs, such as Sakuranbo Higashine Onsen and Ginzan Onsen. Many inns use water straight from the source, so why not stay overnight and soak in the hot springs multiple times? You'll be sure to blow away all your daily fatigue

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