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Yamagata Mogami Town

Warabeuta no Yado Yunohara

Japan's first onigiri-shaped wood-fired sauna and the renowned free-flowing hot spring with the largest volume of water in Tohoku

  • Scenic View
  • Nature Immersion
  • Onsen Ryokan
  • Reserved onsen available
  • Open 24 Hours
  • Natural Hot Spring
  • Free-flow from source
  • Wood-fired sauna

About Warabeuta no Yado Yunohara

"Warabeuta no Yado Yunohara" is a hot spring ryokan in Akakura Onsen in Mogami Town, Yamagata Prefecture. Guests can enjoy the free-flowing waters of Akakura Onsen, which boasts the largest volume of hot spring water in Tohoku, in the large communal bath and open-air bath overlooking the murmuring of the Oguni River, as well as in the private open-air hinoki bath. On the grounds, there is also Japan's first private wood-fired sauna in an onigiri shape, "Omusubi Sauna," made with lumber from Mogami Town. The onigiri shape is ideal for efficiently warming the core body temperature, and together with the cold plunge bath filled with flowing groundwater and the outdoor relaxation space surrounded by nature, it offers the ultimate digital detox and sauna retreat experience.

Hot SpringONSEN

Free-flow from source

Large Communal Bath and Open-Air Bath

Akakura Onsen has a long history dating back to its original opening. Guests can savor the fresh source water, which boasts the largest volume of hot spring water in Tohoku, in the large communal bath and open-air bath with luxurious free-flowing water. While listening to the soothing murmuring of the Oguni River, simply let yourself sink into the smooth, soft water, and you will warm from the core while daily fatigue gently melts away.

Free-flow from source

Private Open-Air Hinoki Bath

A private open-air bath made of hinoki, where you can enjoy a personal soak while listening up close to the murmuring of the Oguni River. A tatami-floored post-bath rest area is also available, making it easy for families with small children or babies, as well as couples, to change clothes and bathe at a relaxed pace with peace of mind (advance reservation required).

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Omusubi Sauna

Japan's first private wood-fired sauna in an onigiri shape, made with cedar from Mogami Town and hinoki used for the benches. The onigiri shape was designed as the most efficient form for heat to gather in the center of the ceiling and warm the core body temperature. A genuine wood stove from Nagano Prefecture creates pleasant heat and the flickering of flames, and self löyly is also available. To encourage digital detox, there is intentionally no clock inside the sauna, allowing guests to enjoy a luxurious retreat free from time and the constraints of daily life (advance reservation required, swimwear required).

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01COLD BATH
Flow-through

Cold Plunge Bath with Flowing Groundwater

A cold plunge bath filled with flowing groundwater, set on the wood deck just outside Omusubi Sauna. Fresh groundwater nurtured by Yamagata's rich natural environment overflows continuously, gently yet sharply cooling and tightening a body that has been thoroughly warmed in the sauna. After the cold plunge, guests can relax in the outdoor air bath area with turf, and even on rainy days, enjoy soothing breezes and totonou in an infinity chair.

Facility Information

Address
819-4 Tomisawa, Mogami Town, Mogami District, Yamagata 999-6105, Japan
Business Hours
Open 24 Hours

[Day-use bathing] 10:00-18:00

Closed Days
Unknown
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Tattoo Policy (Communal Bath)
Unknown (Please Check)
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