AubergeBetteiYamabuki

A hidden auberge for adults to enjoy free-flowing natural hot spring water and two authentic saunas

Miyagi Zao Town

"Auberge Bettei Yamabuki" is an onsen auberge for adults with 13 rooms, located in Togatta Onsen in Zaō Town, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture. Its pride and joy is the natural hot spring from its own source, Yu-Katta Onsen, flowing directly from the source with abundant water. The property has a men-women alternating public bath, and each side features a distinct and attractive sauna. Guests can enjoy an exceptional sweating experience in the Dotsudango Sauna, inspired by Korea's yellow earth saunas, and the authentic Finnish Barrel Sauna. It also offers free private open-air baths, allowing guests to fully savor luxurious cuisine, famous hot springs, and sauna sessions to their heart's content.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Public Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A men-women alternating public bath where guests can luxuriously enjoy the natural hot spring from its own source, Yu-Katta Onsen, in free flow from the source. The baths include a spacious tub with a bench for half-body bathing and a large gourd-shaped open-air bath where guests can enjoy a reclining soak with a cypress pillow, among a variety of baths with different atmospheres. The mildly alkaline, gentle water is excellent for beautiful skin and warms the body from the core.

Private Open-Air Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A private open-air bath where guests can luxuriate in the famous hot spring from its own source in a private setting. If available, it can be used freely at any time without a reservation. Guests can enjoy a quiet, supreme bath while gazing at Zaō's clear air and the beautiful seasonal scenery of the courtyard, without worrying about being seen by others.

Sauna

Dotsudango Sauna

85°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeInfrared Heater

Capacity6people

Men'sWomen's

A unique ion sauna created with inspiration from Korean yellow earth saunas, featuring many white stone clay balls arranged along the walls. The negative ions released from the clay balls are said to promote blood circulation, gently encouraging pleasant sweating deep within the body in mild heat. Self-löyly is also available, letting guests enjoy a luxurious relaxation time surrounded by steam and ions.

Barrel Sauna

90°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity4people

Men'sWomen's

An authentic barrel sauna from Finland, standing quietly in the garden's grove. The cylindrical interior, filled with the pleasant scent of wood, is characterized by excellent heat and steam convection. By performing self-löyly, the humidity and perceived temperature inside rise sharply, creating a refreshing sweating experience. Guests can savor a special sauna time that feels united with nature.

Cold Bath

Cold Plunge Bath

18°C

Water QualityTap Water

Capacity1people

Men'sWomen's

A single-person, tsubo-yu-style cold plunge bath located near the sauna room in the public bath. It gently cools down the body after a good sweat in the sauna. After the cold plunge, guests can fully enjoy an exquisite outdoor air bath in the open-air area while feeling the pleasant breeze rustling through the trees in the grove.

Business Hours

Monday
15:00〜10:00
Tuesday
15:00〜10:00
Wednesday
15:00〜10:00
Thursday
15:00〜10:00
Friday
15:00〜10:00
Saturday
15:00〜10:00
Sunday
15:00〜10:00
Holiday
15:00〜10:00

Closed Days: None

Address

〒989-0916 21-70 Otsumazaka, Togatta Onsen, Zaō Town, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

Tattoos in the Communal Bath
Unknown (Please Check)

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.

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