A peaceful retreat with free-flowing spring-water open-air baths and an authentic sauna, listening to the murmuring of the mountain stream
Miyagi Zao Town
"Yutomori Club" is a forest hot spring resort hotel for adults in Zaō Town, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture. Nestled in a vast forest within Zaō Quasi-National Park, it offers a luxurious all-inclusive stay. The hot springs use two private natural spring sources that gush from the grounds. Guests can enjoy forest bathing through the onsen in the indoor baths and savor the baths at a private open-air bath with free-flowing spring water along a mountain stream. The large public bath is equipped with a spacious authentic sauna and a cool cold plunge bath fed by Zaō's abundant underground water. It is a serene retreat where you can spend a peaceful and restorative time while soaking in the natural negative ions of the great outdoors.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A spacious open-air bath-equipped large public bath fed by two private spring sources, Eboshi-no-Yu and Megumi-no-Yu. Large windows let in sunlight and the green of Zaō's abundant forest into the indoor bath, while the open-air bath allows you to enjoy forest bathing and hot spring bathing at the same time. The mildly alkaline, gentle water is excellent for beautiful skin and recovery from fatigue, warming the body slowly from deep within.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
An on-site private bath with a free-flowing spring-water open-air bath. In a private setting, you can luxuriate in a spacious indoor bath and an open-air bath overlooking Zaō's beautiful seasonal scenery. No reservation is required, and it can be used freely whenever available. Feel the warmth of the fresh, high-quality private spring water on your skin and enjoy a quiet, exquisite bath with family or as a couple.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A private open-air bath nestled along a mountain stream, reached by walking along a forest path from the front desk. It features cypress tubs and tubs with round tiles that add a resort feel, and its greatest appeal is the overwhelming sense of unity with the rushing stream in front of you and the surrounding natural forest. Soak in the fresh, free-flowing famous spring water while bathing your whole body in the natural negative ions of the great outdoors, and enjoy a truly luxurious moment.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity10people
A spacious dry sauna attached to the large public bath. With a two-tier structure and plenty of room to relax, it offers a quiet, television-free space where you can spend time entirely on your own. Wrapped in a pleasant woody aroma, this dry-style sauna gradually encourages perspiration from deep within the body. A cold plunge bath fed by underground water is located just steps from the sauna room, making for excellent flow and convenience.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity10people
A spacious cold plunge bath in the large public bath, filled with abundant underground water from Zaō. Its defining feature is the naturally cool yet remarkably smooth water, with a soft feel on the skin that only natural groundwater can provide. It gently embraces a body thoroughly heated in the sauna, delivering a refreshing and comfortable cooldown. The generous tub size also makes it easy to stretch out and fully relax.
Closed Days: None
128 Kaminohara, Togatta Onsen, Zaō Town, Katta District, Miyagi 989-0916
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 peaceful retreat with free-flowing spring-water open-air baths and an authentic sauna, listening to the murmuring of the mountain stream
Miyagi Zao Town
"Yutomori Club" is a forest hot spring resort hotel for adults in Zaō Town, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture. Nestled in a vast forest within Zaō Quasi-National Park, it offers a luxurious all-inclusive stay. The hot springs use two private natural spring sources that gush from the grounds. Guests can enjoy forest bathing through the onsen in the indoor baths and savor the baths at a private open-air bath with free-flowing spring water along a mountain stream. The large public bath is equipped with a spacious authentic sauna and a cool cold plunge bath fed by Zaō's abundant underground water. It is a serene retreat where you can spend a peaceful and restorative time while soaking in the natural negative ions of the great outdoors.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A spacious open-air bath-equipped large public bath fed by two private spring sources, Eboshi-no-Yu and Megumi-no-Yu. Large windows let in sunlight and the green of Zaō's abundant forest into the indoor bath, while the open-air bath allows you to enjoy forest bathing and hot spring bathing at the same time. The mildly alkaline, gentle water is excellent for beautiful skin and recovery from fatigue, warming the body slowly from deep within.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
An on-site private bath with a free-flowing spring-water open-air bath. In a private setting, you can luxuriate in a spacious indoor bath and an open-air bath overlooking Zaō's beautiful seasonal scenery. No reservation is required, and it can be used freely whenever available. Feel the warmth of the fresh, high-quality private spring water on your skin and enjoy a quiet, exquisite bath with family or as a couple.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A private open-air bath nestled along a mountain stream, reached by walking along a forest path from the front desk. It features cypress tubs and tubs with round tiles that add a resort feel, and its greatest appeal is the overwhelming sense of unity with the rushing stream in front of you and the surrounding natural forest. Soak in the fresh, free-flowing famous spring water while bathing your whole body in the natural negative ions of the great outdoors, and enjoy a truly luxurious moment.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity10people
A spacious dry sauna attached to the large public bath. With a two-tier structure and plenty of room to relax, it offers a quiet, television-free space where you can spend time entirely on your own. Wrapped in a pleasant woody aroma, this dry-style sauna gradually encourages perspiration from deep within the body. A cold plunge bath fed by underground water is located just steps from the sauna room, making for excellent flow and convenience.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity10people
A spacious cold plunge bath in the large public bath, filled with abundant underground water from Zaō. Its defining feature is the naturally cool yet remarkably smooth water, with a soft feel on the skin that only natural groundwater can provide. It gently embraces a body thoroughly heated in the sauna, delivering a refreshing and comfortable cooldown. The generous tub size also makes it easy to stretch out and fully relax.
Closed Days: None
128 Kaminohara, Togatta Onsen, Zaō Town, Katta District, Miyagi 989-0916
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