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Onsen in Tohoku
Many of Tohoku Onsen spots are related with Onsen, such as Zao Onsen is very popular ski spots as well. Also, because there are many beautiful natures in Tohoku Region, all of those spots have great nature to enjoy. Some of them are located in the deep side of mountain and called "Secret Onsen" because it so hard to visited. It is one of the best way to enjoy beautiful nature by visiting those Secret Onsen.
List for Onsen in Tohoku
Zao Onsen
Zao Onsen (蔵王温泉) is the oldest Onsen exist in Japan. It has over 1900 ...
Kaminoyama Onsen
Kaminoyama Onsen (上山温泉) is Onsen town located in the middle of Yamagata ...
Higashiyama Onsen
Higashiyama Onsen (東山温泉) is Onsen with many waterfalls located in ...Map
Zao Onsen
Information
Category: City Town Local >
Onsen
Zao Onsen (蔵王温泉) is the oldest Onsen exist in Japan. It has over 1900 years of history. Zao Onsen is located in Yamagata Prefecture, and it is also one of the major biggest Ski spots in Japan. There are many Onsen Hotels, public Onsen and free foot Onsen. The Onsen water of Zao has strong acidity, good for making beautiful skin. Therefore, Onsen water of Zao was called Princess Onsen. In summer, Zao is also popular hiking spots.
Tourist Info.
Water has strong acidity. be careful if you have injury.
Access
0. at Yamagata Station
1. use local bus to Zao Onsen
Tourist Info.
Water has strong acidity. be careful if you have injury.
Access
0. at Yamagata Station
1. use local bus to Zao Onsen
Detailed Travel Guide
Zao Onsen is located on the Zao mountains. It is located 880m high from the sea level. Therefore, it was called Takayu, highland Onsen.
There are many hotels in Zao. Some of them don't have Onsen, but during the ski season, many people visit Zao to enjoy ski and Onsen at the same time. There are also 7 public Onsen.
Zao is one of the biggest Ski resort in Japan. There are 14 slopes and 12 courses in Zao, and snow stays middle of April.
In summer, it becomes the popular hiking spots and many people visit Zao. At the top of Mt. Jizo, you can see great view of Yamagata and Miyagi. You can see a beautiful lake, called Okama from there as well.
