TokurakoOnsenHanagasanoYu

An open-air bath overlooking the four seasons of Lake Tokurako

Yamagata Obanazawa City

Located on the shores of Lake Tokurako in Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, Tokurako Onsen Hanagasa no Yu is a scenic day-use hot spring facility known as the birthplace of the Hanagasa dance. Its signature natural hot spring can be enjoyed in a spacious large bath and an open-air bath where you can take in Tokurako’s changing seasonal scenery. The sauna room is equipped with a TV, creating a relaxing space to unwind, and your heated body after the sauna can be thoroughly cooled in the well-equipped cold plunge bath. Nearby, there are also well-developed campgrounds and parks, making this an ideal place to refresh after outdoor activities.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Tokurako Onsen

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A natural hot spring bubbling up from the shores of Lake Tokurako. You can enjoy the blessings of fresh hot spring water in large baths with distinct Japanese-style and Western-style atmospheres. From the open-air bath, you can take in a sweeping view of the majestic landscape of Lake Tokurako, and bathing while feeling the changing seasons is especially memorable. It helps keep you warm long after you leave the bath and offers a comforting moment that warms you from the core.

Sauna

Dry Sauna

80°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity10people

Men'sWomen's

A dry sauna where you can work up a sweat while enjoying TV. The spacious room lets you relax while feeling the heat slowly and fully. A bath towel must be worn when using it, helping maintain a clean and comfortable environment. A cold plunge bath is located very close to the sauna room, making it easy to enjoy smooth alternating hot-and-cold bathing.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

16°C

Water QualityTap Water

Capacity3people

Men'sWomen's

A cold plunge bath ideal for cooling down after the sauna. Its moderate chill gently yet effectively cools your heated body. Located indoors, it is also easy to access from the sauna room. After refreshing in the cold plunge bath, enjoy outdoor air bathing in the open-air bath area and feel the breeze from Lake Tokurako for a blissful totonou experience.

Business Hours

Monday
09:00〜21:00
Tuesday
09:00〜21:00
Wednesday
09:00〜21:00
Thursday
09:00〜21:00
Friday
09:00〜21:00
Saturday
09:00〜21:00
Sunday
09:00〜21:00
Holiday
09:00〜21:00

Closed Days: None

Address

999-4221 5151-67 Obanazawa, Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture

Onsen & Spa Facilities (Super Sento, Sauna, Spa)

Gender Access

Mixed Gender

Tattoo Policy
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