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The Yonezawa Eight Hot Springs are eight hot springs that gush forth on the outskirts of Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. Located at an altitude of approximately 1,000 to 1,250 meters, the area is home to a variety of famous hot springs, including hot springs nestled in the middle of nature and open-air baths with spectacular views. Hot spring lovers should definitely take a tour of the hot springs.
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 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
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name
Ubayu Onsen Masugataya
address
1 Osawa Ubayu, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, 992-1303
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"
Munekawa Ryokan in Goshiki Onsen is renowned not only for its hot springs but also for its meals made with Yonezawa beef. In the summer, the mixed outdoor forest bath is open to the public, allowing you to fully enjoy the great outdoors. The open-air observation bath has water directly from the hot spring, and offers a panoramic view of the Azuma mountain range.
INFORMATION
name
Goshiki Onsen Munekawa Ryokan
address
498 Itaya, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, 992-1331
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, the only inn in Shintakayu Onsen, is a standalone inn surrounded by the natural beauty of the Nishi-Azuma mountain range. It offers a variety of unique baths, including its famous open-air bath with an open view of the mountain gorge, and an open-air bath made from tree roots
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name
Shintakayu Onsen Azumaya Ryokan
address
3934 Sekiyunoirizawa, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, 992-1472
Boasting a history of over 700 years since its discovery, this hot spring in a mountain gorge is still counted as one of the "Three Highest Hot Springs of Oshu." The way the white water flows down like a waterfall is truly reminiscent of Shirabu. There are four hot spring inns in Shirabu Onsen, so you can choose the one you like best
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
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
I am a writer and former tour company conductor. My favorite places in Tohoku are Okama in Miyagi Prefecture and Oirase Gorge in Aomori Prefecture. I also like visiting hot springs and often use day trip hot springs.
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