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A must-see for hot spring lovers! Try hot spring hopping at the eight hidden hot springs of Yonezawa in Yamagata Prefecture!

The "Yonezawa Eight Hot Springs" are eight hot springs that spring up in the suburbs of Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. Located at an altitude of approximately 1,000 to 1,250 meters, these hot springs offer a variety of attractions, from those nestled in nature to open-air baths with breathtaking views.
Hot spring enthusiasts should definitely consider taking a tour of these eight springs.

Ubayu Onsen


Onsechi is a hot spring located in the mountains at 1,250 meters above sea level, the highest point in Yamagata Prefecture, where a single house stands. This hot spring is characterized by its mysterious milky white water

Masugataya, a popular inn in Ubayu Onsen


Masugataya is a Japanese inn located in a deep valley with towering strangely shaped rocks. The inn is famous for its mixed outdoor bath, which is made of exposed rocks and seems to be one with nature
Of course, there is also an open-air bath exclusively for women, so women can rest assured. The indoor bath, made of cypress, is also very tasteful. Enjoy the hot spring water straight from the source

INFORMATION

name Ubayu Onsen Masugataya
address 1 Osawa Ubayu, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, 992-1303
telephone number 090-7797-5934
URL http://www.ubayuonsen.com/
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Goshiki Onsen


Goshiki Onsen is said to have been discovered by En no Gyoja, the founder of Shugendo, and developed into a hot spring by Naoe Kanetsugu, a senior vassal of the Uesugi clan, in the 15th century. The spring water, known as "beautiful skin water," will leave your skin smooth and silky. It is also said to be effective for cuts, burns, and skin diseases

Goshiki Onsen's "Munegawa Ryokan"

Sogawa Ryokan in Goshiki Onsen is renowned not only for its hot springs but also for its cuisine featuring Yonezawa beef. In the summer, the mixed-gender open-air bath in the forest is open, allowing guests to fully enjoy the great outdoors.
The panoramic open-air bath features free-flowing hot spring water and offers a magnificent view of the Azuma mountain range.

INFORMATION

name Goshiki Onsen Munekawa Ryokan
address 498 Itaya, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, 992-1331
telephone number 0238-34-2511
URL http://www.goshikionsen.jp/
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Shintakayu Onsen


Among the eight hot springs in Yonezawa, Shintakayu Onsen, located in the mountains of the Nishi-Azuma mountain range, is the most popular. It was known as a hidden hot spring from its opening in 1881 until it opened as a lodging inn in 1902
Hot springs containing sulfur and sulfuric acid are said to be effective against skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis, bruises, and gastrointestinal disorders

Azumaya Ryokan, a ryokan in Shintakayu Onsen

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Azumaya Ryokan, the only inn in Shintakayu Onsen, is a secluded inn surrounded by the magnificent nature of the Nishi-Azuma mountain range. It boasts a variety of unique baths, including a famous open-air bath with panoramic views of the mountain gorge and an open-air bath made from tree roots.

INFORMATION

name Shintakayu Onsen Azumaya Ryokan
address 3934 Sekiyunoirizawa, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, 992-1472
telephone number 0238-55-2031
URL http://www.on1000.jp/
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Shirabu Hot Springs

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This mountain gorge hot spring boasts a history of over 700 years since its opening and is still counted as one of the "Three Great Hot Springs of Oshu." The sight of the white water flowing down like a waterfall truly lives up to its name, Shirabu Onsen. There are four hot spring inns in Shirabu Onsen, so you can choose the one that suits your preferences when you stay there.

Shirabu Onsen Ryokan "Yutaki no Yado Nishiya"

The inn has the atmosphere of a hot spring resort, with its thatched roof main building remaining from the Edo period and the main building built in the style of an 80-year-old honjin. The "stone bath," said to have been built 200 years ago, features the famous hot waterfall, and its appearance is mesmerizing. This inn exudes a Japanese atmosphere

INFORMATION

name Shirabu Onsen Yutaki no Yado Nishiya
address 1527 Seki, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, 992-1472
telephone number 0238-55-2480
URL http://nishiya-shirabu.jp/
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summary

In addition to the hot springs introduced here, there are Ohira Onsen, Yunosawa Onsen, Namekawa Onsen, and Onogawa Onsen, each with its own unique characteristics. There are hot spring pass tickets available, so why not purchase one and enjoy visiting the hot springs? You'll surely fall in love with Yamagata Prefecture even more

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