Hotel • Japan, 〒990-2301 Yamagata, Zaōonsen, 三度川１１１８−７
Nestled at the foot of the Zao Mountain Range, Zao Onsen is a representative hot spring area in Yamagata Prefecture, blessed with abundant natural beauty. Located at an altitude of nearly 1,000 meters, this area offers breathtaking scenery throughout the year. Let's take a closer look at the captivating aspects of Zao Onsen.
The view of the mountains from Zao Onsen is truly awe-inspiring. Surrounded by the mountain ranges of Zao and lush, green forests, one can feel a refreshing sense of purification. In spring, the new foliage adorns the trees, while summer is engulfed in lush greenery, and autumn paints the mountains in vivid hues of red foliage. Winter transforms the landscape into a world of silver, offering numerous extraordinary viewpoints.
The hot springs of Zao Onsen are high-quality sulfuric acid springs that moisturize the skin and warm the body to its core. After bathing, one is filled with a refreshing sense of exhilaration, ready to dispel the weariness of the journey. Some accommodations even offer the added bonus of spacious communal baths, such as those at Takamiya Rurikura Resort, available for free use. In the evening, you can enjoy a blissful time soaking in open-air baths under the starry sky.
The Zao Mountain Range is also a representative ski resort in Yamagata, allowing ample enjoyment of the ski slopes during the winter. During summer, hiking trails are established through beech forests, inviting you to extend your journey. It's a perfect environment for nature lovers.
Zao Onsen, despite its proximity to the city, offers a sense of extraordinariness as if stepping into another world. Why not spend a relaxing and healing moment in this tranquil resort area surrounded by mountains?