Onsens in Yamagata Prefecture
Historic hot spring villages dating back to the samurai era
Yamagata (山形県, Yamagata-ken) is a scenic prefecture known for its hot springs, cherry production, and beautiful mountain landscapes. Highlights include the famous Ginzan Onsen, the sacred Yamadera Temple, and the snow-covered "ice monsters" of Mount Zao in winter. The capital city is Yamagata.
Top Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture
Shimoyu Public Bathhouse
Yamagata, Tohoku
4.3
Indoor baths
·Sulfur water
Tattoos accepted
From 200 yens
Zao Onsen Dairotenburo
Yamagata, Tohoku
4.3
Outdoor baths
·Sulfur water
Tattoos accepted
From 800 yens
Shinzaemon no Yu
Yamagata, Tohoku
4.2
Outdoor baths
·Sulfur water
Tattoos forbidden
From 1 000 yens
Kamiyu Public Bathhouse
Yamagata, Tohoku
4.4
Indoor baths
·Sulfur water
Tattoos accepted
From 200 yens
Links and Resources
English
Stay Yamagata Official website of the prefecture's tourism division.
Japanese
Stay Yamagata Official website of the prefecture's tourism division.