A renovated sauna embraced by the nature of Tozawa Village, and a sand bath that revitalizes both body and mind
Yamagata Tozawa Village
"Ikiiki Land Ponpokan" in Tozawa Village, Yamagata Prefecture, is a multifunctional bathing facility equipped with a hot spring, pool, and sand bath. The sauna room, renovated in 2020, is a full-fledged dry sauna, with METOS stoves creating a pleasantly warm atmosphere. After the sauna, you can gently cool down in the uniquely shaped triangular cold plunge bath. In addition to its proud natural hot spring, the facility also features a full-scale sand bath, which is rare in Tohoku, allowing you to experience deep relaxation along with a detox effect. From families to sauna enthusiasts, it is a healing spot where you can spend the whole day at a leisurely pace.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A natural hot spring with excellent far-infrared and bathing benefits. Its soft, gentle water is said to help relieve fatigue and promote health. In the spacious public bath, you can fully enjoy the blessings of fresh hot spring water and thoroughly ease away the fatigue of daily life.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity10people
A clean, refreshing dry sauna. It is equipped with two METOS convection stoves, filling the room with a strong, comfortable heat. The L-shaped, two-tier bench lets you work up a sweat at your own pace. For hygiene reasons, a bath towel must be worn or brought in, so you can enjoy your sauna time in a calm environment.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity2people
A cold plunge bath with a distinctive triangular shape. It gently envelops your body after the sauna or sand bath. Since the tub is relatively shallow, you can cool down comfortably while immersing yourself up to your shoulders. Circulating filtration keeps it consistently clean, providing a refreshing and invigorating experience.
Closed Days: None
155 Matsuzaka, Tozawa, Mogami District, Yamagata 999-6314, Japan
Gender Access
Gender Separated
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A renovated sauna embraced by the nature of Tozawa Village, and a sand bath that revitalizes both body and mind
Yamagata Tozawa Village
"Ikiiki Land Ponpokan" in Tozawa Village, Yamagata Prefecture, is a multifunctional bathing facility equipped with a hot spring, pool, and sand bath. The sauna room, renovated in 2020, is a full-fledged dry sauna, with METOS stoves creating a pleasantly warm atmosphere. After the sauna, you can gently cool down in the uniquely shaped triangular cold plunge bath. In addition to its proud natural hot spring, the facility also features a full-scale sand bath, which is rare in Tohoku, allowing you to experience deep relaxation along with a detox effect. From families to sauna enthusiasts, it is a healing spot where you can spend the whole day at a leisurely pace.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A natural hot spring with excellent far-infrared and bathing benefits. Its soft, gentle water is said to help relieve fatigue and promote health. In the spacious public bath, you can fully enjoy the blessings of fresh hot spring water and thoroughly ease away the fatigue of daily life.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity10people
A clean, refreshing dry sauna. It is equipped with two METOS convection stoves, filling the room with a strong, comfortable heat. The L-shaped, two-tier bench lets you work up a sweat at your own pace. For hygiene reasons, a bath towel must be worn or brought in, so you can enjoy your sauna time in a calm environment.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity2people
A cold plunge bath with a distinctive triangular shape. It gently envelops your body after the sauna or sand bath. Since the tub is relatively shallow, you can cool down comfortably while immersing yourself up to your shoulders. Circulating filtration keeps it consistently clean, providing a refreshing and invigorating experience.
Closed Days: None
155 Matsuzaka, Tozawa, Mogami District, Yamagata 999-6314, 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