A panoramic open-air bath overlooking the spectacular Sea of Japan and sunset, and sea waters of healing with a refreshing ocean breeze
Yamagata Tsuruoka City
Hotel Yaotome at Yura Onsen is a hot spring hotel standing along the Yura Coast in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. Located right in front of Yura Coast, which was selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Clean Beaches and Top 100 Sunsets, it offers sweeping panoramic views of the Sea of Japan from every bath. There is a sauna-equipped large public bath on the 3rd floor of the East Wing and a large public bath with an open-air bath on the 3rd floor of the West Wing, where guests can enjoy the sea's healing waters, a sodium-calcium sulfate hot spring. The East Wing also has a compact dry sauna and a cold water bath for one person, making it a pleasant place to enjoy alternating hot and cold bathing while listening to the sound of the waves.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A panoramic large public bath with a sauna, located on the 3rd floor of the East Wing. Beyond the large windows stretches a magnificent panorama of the Sea of Japan and the stunning view of Hakusan Island, the symbol of the Yura Coast. The mildly alkaline hot spring is gentle on the skin and warms you from the inside out. At dusk, you can fully enjoy a luxurious bath while watching the beautiful sunset sink into the Sea of Japan.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A panoramic large public bath with an open-air bath, located on the 3rd floor of the West Wing. From the open-air bath, where you can feel the pleasant sea breeze, you can take in close-up views of the rough waves of the Sea of Japan and the beautiful coastline. With the sound of the waves as background music, soaking in the famous Yura Onsen is pure bliss. Enjoy an exceptionally open hot spring experience that makes you feel united with nature.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity4people
A compact dry sauna located inside the large public bath on the 3rd floor of the East Wing. The cozy room, which accommodates around 4 people, is a quiet and calm space with no TV. The temperature is kept at around 90°C, gently and thoroughly warming the body and encouraging perspiration. From the window, you can admire the beautiful scenery of the Sea of Japan and quietly spend a luxurious moment facing the heat while listening to the distant sound of the waves.
Closed Days: None
999-7464 3-16-31 Yura, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture
Gender Access
Gender Separated
The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.
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 moreA panoramic open-air bath overlooking the spectacular Sea of Japan and sunset, and sea waters of healing with a refreshing ocean breeze
Yamagata Tsuruoka City
Hotel Yaotome at Yura Onsen is a hot spring hotel standing along the Yura Coast in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. Located right in front of Yura Coast, which was selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Clean Beaches and Top 100 Sunsets, it offers sweeping panoramic views of the Sea of Japan from every bath. There is a sauna-equipped large public bath on the 3rd floor of the East Wing and a large public bath with an open-air bath on the 3rd floor of the West Wing, where guests can enjoy the sea's healing waters, a sodium-calcium sulfate hot spring. The East Wing also has a compact dry sauna and a cold water bath for one person, making it a pleasant place to enjoy alternating hot and cold bathing while listening to the sound of the waves.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A panoramic large public bath with a sauna, located on the 3rd floor of the East Wing. Beyond the large windows stretches a magnificent panorama of the Sea of Japan and the stunning view of Hakusan Island, the symbol of the Yura Coast. The mildly alkaline hot spring is gentle on the skin and warms you from the inside out. At dusk, you can fully enjoy a luxurious bath while watching the beautiful sunset sink into the Sea of Japan.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A panoramic large public bath with an open-air bath, located on the 3rd floor of the West Wing. From the open-air bath, where you can feel the pleasant sea breeze, you can take in close-up views of the rough waves of the Sea of Japan and the beautiful coastline. With the sound of the waves as background music, soaking in the famous Yura Onsen is pure bliss. Enjoy an exceptionally open hot spring experience that makes you feel united with nature.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity4people
A compact dry sauna located inside the large public bath on the 3rd floor of the East Wing. The cozy room, which accommodates around 4 people, is a quiet and calm space with no TV. The temperature is kept at around 90°C, gently and thoroughly warming the body and encouraging perspiration. From the window, you can admire the beautiful scenery of the Sea of Japan and quietly spend a luxurious moment facing the heat while listening to the distant sound of the waves.
Closed Days: None
999-7464 3-16-31 Yura, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture
Gender Access
Gender Separated
The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.
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