GinzanOnsenSenkyo-no-YadoGinzanso

A Taisho-era romantic inn where you can soak in the murmur of the Ginzan River and Tohoku's only reclining open-air bath

Yamagata Obanazawa City

"Ginzan Onsen Senkyo-no-Yado Ginzanso" is a charming hot spring ryokan in Obanazawa, Yamagata Prefecture. The gentle sulfur-sodium-chloride-sulfate spring water warms a chilled body slowly and deeply from within. In the large communal bath, "Hosen no Yu," the indoor bath offers sweeping seasonal views through large windows, and it is connected to an open-air bath where the murmuring river and breeze create a soothing atmosphere, allowing you to move from one to the other without getting out of the water. One level below, there is Tohoku's only reclining open-air bath with a perfectly angled slope, where you can lie back and enjoy blissful moments surrounded by nature.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Large Communal Bath Hosen no Yu

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A gentle sulfur-rich hot spring you can fully enjoy in the large communal bath, "Hosen no Yu." It is excellent for warming the body deeply and retaining heat, helping to soothe sensitivity to cold and everyday fatigue. There is a spacious indoor bath with views of fresh greenery or snowy scenery through large windows, and an open, airy open-air bath where you can hear the river flowing nearby. The layout lets you move into the open-air area while staying in the tub. In the reclining open-air bath with its perfectly angled slope, you can lie back facing nature and enjoy a luxurious bathing experience.

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

〒999-4333 85 Ginzan Shinbata, Obanazawa, Yamagata Prefecture

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Website

http://www.ginzanso.jp/
Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

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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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