A beloved "atsumari onsen," with an amber-colored chloride spring and a full-scale sauna
Yamagata Kahoku Town
"Benibana Onsen Hinano Yu" is a day-use hot spring facility in Kahoku Town, Yamagata Prefecture. It is known as one of the best "atsumari onsen" in Yamagata Prefecture, and its amber-colored sodium chloride spring warms you right down to your core. The sauna room is a dry sauna with convection heating, allowing you to work up a good sweat at a relaxed pace in a calm atmosphere. After the sauna, cooling down in the crisp, cold water bath is especially refreshing. The indoor bath area is also equipped with chairs for resting, so you can enjoy a relaxing time while looking out over the garden. The lodging facility "Hinano Yado" is adjacent as well, making it an ideal base for sightseeing.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A sodium chloride spring known for its amber color. The salt-containing water has excellent heat-retention properties, so the warmth lingers long after bathing in this "atsumari onsen." In a spacious setting with large windows overlooking the garden, you can fully enjoy the high-quality natural hot spring.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity10people
A dry sauna with a calm atmosphere. Steady heat from the convection stove fills the room, encouraging a comfortable sweat. You can watch TV and warm up at your own pace.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity4people
A crisp, cold water bath located right next to the sauna. The thoroughly chilled water instantly tightens your overheated body. It is deep enough to immerse yourself to the shoulders, allowing you to cool down efficiently. Moving back and forth between the sauna and the bath offers a wonderfully refreshing experience.
Closed Days: None
Shitano-269 Yachi, Kahoku, Nishimurayama District, Yamagata 999-3511, Japan
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more
A beloved "atsumari onsen," with an amber-colored chloride spring and a full-scale sauna
Yamagata Kahoku Town
"Benibana Onsen Hinano Yu" is a day-use hot spring facility in Kahoku Town, Yamagata Prefecture. It is known as one of the best "atsumari onsen" in Yamagata Prefecture, and its amber-colored sodium chloride spring warms you right down to your core. The sauna room is a dry sauna with convection heating, allowing you to work up a good sweat at a relaxed pace in a calm atmosphere. After the sauna, cooling down in the crisp, cold water bath is especially refreshing. The indoor bath area is also equipped with chairs for resting, so you can enjoy a relaxing time while looking out over the garden. The lodging facility "Hinano Yado" is adjacent as well, making it an ideal base for sightseeing.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A sodium chloride spring known for its amber color. The salt-containing water has excellent heat-retention properties, so the warmth lingers long after bathing in this "atsumari onsen." In a spacious setting with large windows overlooking the garden, you can fully enjoy the high-quality natural hot spring.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity10people
A dry sauna with a calm atmosphere. Steady heat from the convection stove fills the room, encouraging a comfortable sweat. You can watch TV and warm up at your own pace.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity4people
A crisp, cold water bath located right next to the sauna. The thoroughly chilled water instantly tightens your overheated body. It is deep enough to immerse yourself to the shoulders, allowing you to cool down efficiently. Moving back and forth between the sauna and the bath offers a wonderfully refreshing experience.
Closed Days: None
Shitano-269 Yachi, Kahoku, Nishimurayama District, Yamagata 999-3511, Japan
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more