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Here are the Top 10 Hot Spring Baths in Tohoku Region in Japan

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Here are the top 10 hot spring baths in Tohoku Region in Japan for you to explore.

10. Tatsunoyasanso Satonoyu

Tatsunoyasanso Satonoyu
Tatsunoyasanso Satonoyu

Fukushima Onsen, Fukushima, Tohoku Region

All rooms have cypress hot spring baths. With a huge chartered open-air bath surrounded by green.

Access: One hour 25 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Fukushima Station, then 45 minutes by bus to Tuchiyu Onsen

(1) All rooms have indoor hot spring baths

(2) Rooms with open-air hot spring baths available

(3) Rental hot spring baths for private use (outside guest rooms): 3 baths

Nearby Attractions: Mount Adatara Ropeway, Jododaira and Bandai Azuma Skyline (Snow Wall: From early April to early May), Hanamiyama Park

Number of rooms: 9

Smoking is prohibited in all rooms.

Address: 27-2 Akutojiri, Tsuchiyuonsen-machi, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan


Reservation Link:

https://www.japanican.com/hotel/japan/fukushima/tsuchiyubettei-satonoyu-formerly-tatsunoyasanso-satonoyu

9. Marumine Bekkan Kawane

Marumine Bekkan Kawane
Marumine Bekkan Kawane

Aizuwakamatsu Onsen, Fukushima, Tohoku Region

The view of a gorge seen from spots such as the private open-air hot spring baths and the guest rooms is magnificent. There are huge 30-meter hot spring baths that overlook a gorge.

Access: One hour 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Koriyama Station, then one hour 10 min by JR Banetsu West Line to Aizu-Wakamatsu Station and 45 minutes by bus to Ashinomaki Chuo Machiaijo

(1) All rooms have indoor hot spring baths

(2) Rooms with open-air hot spring baths available

(3) Rental hot spring baths for private use (outside guest rooms): 2 baths

Nearby Attractions: Ouchijuku, Tsuruga Castle, Sazaedo Temple, Lake Inawashiro, Goshikinuma Ponds Walking Trail

Number of Rooms: 43

Address: 1128 Shimoyudaira, Ashinomaki, Oto-machi, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima, Japan

(1) 1h 15 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Koriyama Station, 1h 10 min by JR Banetsu West Line from Koriyama Station to Aizuwakamatsu Station, then 25 min by Aizu Railway to Ashinomaki Onsen Station and 10-min shuttle bus ride from there (Advance booking required)

(2) 3h 20 min by Tobu Limited Express from Asakusa Station to Aizu-Tajima Station then 40 min by Aizu Railway to Ashinomaki Onsen Station and 10-min shuttle bus ride from there (Advance booking required)

The required times may slightly vary depending on the time of day.


Reservations Link: https://www.japanican.com/hotel/japan/aizuwakamatsu/marumine-bekkan-kawane

8. Kosekiya Bekkan

Kosekiya Bekkan
Kosekiya Bekkan

Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata, Tohoku Region

Famous as a town of hot springs that is pleasant for strolling through. The structure was built with traditional Japanese construction methods so you can feel as if you have gone back in time as you explore the hot spring resort. Silver mining flourished in this area during the Edo period (over five hundred years ago).  An old folk house-style inn built with traditional construction methods. Located at the center of the old townscape in Ginzan. The guests of this inn can also use the big public hot spring baths in the modern affiliated building for free.

Access: Three hours 50 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Oishida Station, then 40 minutes by bus to Ginzan Onsen

Chloride spring, Sulfate spring 

Number of Rooms: 14 rooms

Nearby Attractions: Ginzan Onsen, Okama Crater and Mount Zao, Zao Snow Monsters (late January to early March)

Address: 417 Ginzan Shinhata, Obanazawa-shi, Yamagata, Japan


Reservations Link: https://www.japanican.com/hotel/japan/obanazawa/kosekiya-bekkan

7. Osawa Onsen Sansuikaku

Osawa Onsen Sansuikaku
Osawa Onsen Sansuikaku

Hanamaki Onsen, Iwate, Tohoku Region

An extensive array of hot spring baths. Enjoy the Sansui-no-yu, Toyozawa -no-yu, and the coed open-air bath, Osawa-no-yu.

Access: Two hours 30 min by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Shin-Hanamaki Station, then 45 minutes by shuttle bus to the ryokan

Rental hot spring baths for private use (outside guest rooms): 3 baths

Nearby Attractions: SL Ginga, Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage, Tono, Mount Hayachine, Jodogahama Beach

Number of Rooms: 50 rooms

Address: 181 Osawa, Yuguchi, Hanamaki-shi, Iwate, 025-0244 Japan

(1) 3 hours by JR Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Shin-Hanamaki Station, then 45 min by shuttle bus (Advance booking required)

(2) 30 min by taxi from Iwate Hanamaki Airport

The required times may slightly vary depending on the time of day.


Reservations Link: https://www.japanican.com/hotel/japan/hanamaki/osawa-onsen-sansuikaku

6. Seifutei

Seifutei
Seifutei

Koriyama Onsen, Fukushima, Tohoku Region

All eleven rooms come with large open-air baths where you can enjoy fresh hot spring water straight from the source. The spaces with open-air baths in the accommodations are spacious and liberating.

Access: One hour 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Koriyama Station, then 35 minutes by JR Banetsu West Line to Inawashiro Station

All rooms have open-air and indoor hot spring baths

Chloride spring

Nearby Attractions: Lake Inawashiro, Mount Adatara Ropeway, Goshikinuma Ponds Walking Trail, Ouchijuku

Number of Rooms: 11 rooms

Address: 1640 Daidominami, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima, Japan

Seifutei
Seifutei

Reservation Link: https://www.japanican.com/hotel/japan/inawashiro/seifutei

5. Miyamaso Takayima

Miyamaso Takayima
Miyamaso Takayima

Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata, Tohoku Region

One of the most popular Japanese hot spring inns. This hot spring has 1900 years of history and is filled with spring water bubbling up naturally. This long-standing ryokan was built with traditional Japanese architecture. The interior also includes areas that have been renovated with modern elements. The ryokan itself has been in use for 290 years and the Emperor of Japan and the Imperial family used to stay there.  The nine hot spring baths are open 24 hours a day.

Access: Three hours 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Yamagata Station, then 35 minutes by bus to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal

(1) Rooms with open-air hot spring baths available

(2) Rooms with hot-water open-air spa available

(3) Rental hot spring baths for private use (outside guest rooms): 1 bath

Acid spring, Sulfur spring, Sulfate spring, Chloride spring

Nearby Attractions: Okama Crater and Mount Zao, Zao Snow Monsters (late January to early March), Ginzan Onsen

Number of Rooms: 19 rooms

Address: 54 Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata, 990-2301 Japan


Reservation Link: https://www.japanican.com/hotel/japan/yamagata/miyamaso-takamiya

4. Takimikan

Takimikan
Takimikan

Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata, Tohoku Region

The huge open-air bath is located on the highest spot in the area and provides a liberating view. An old folk house-style inn built with traditional construction methods. Located at the center of the old townscape in Ginzan.

Access: Three hours 50 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Oishida Station, then 40 minutes by bus to Ginzan Onsen

Sulfate spring, Chloride spring

Nearby Attractions: Ginzan Onsen, Okama Crater and Mount Zao, Zao Snow Monsters (late January to early March)

Number of Rooms: 14 rooms

Address: 522 Nakayama, Ginzanshinhata, Obanazawa City, Yamagata, Japan 

(1) 3h 50 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Oishida Station, then 40 min by shuttle bus (Advance booking required)

(2) 40 min by bus from Oishida Station to Ginzan Onsen, then 10 min on foot

The required times may slightly vary depending on the time of day.

Takimikan
Takimikan

Reservations Link: https://www.japanican.com/hotel/japan/obanazawa/takimikan

3. Ginzanso

Ginzanso
Ginzanso

Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata, Tohoku Region

This abundantly cultural hot spring town served as the set for the famous NHK drama “Oshin.”

Access: Three hours 50 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Oishida Station, then 40 minutes by bus to Ginzan Onsen

Rooms with hot-water open-air spa available 

Sulfur spring, Chloride spring, Sulfate spring

Nearby Attractions: Ginzan Onsen, Okama Crater and Mount Zao, Zao Snow Monsters (late January to early March)

Number of Rooms: 40 rooms

Address: 85 Ooaza-Ginzanshinbata, Obanazawa-shi, Yamagata, 999-4333 Japan

(1) 3h 50 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Oishida Station, then 35 min by shuttle bus (Advance booking required)

(2) 40 min by bus from Oishida Station to Ginzan Onsen, then right over there

The required times may slightly vary depending on the time of day.


Reservation Link: https://www.japanican.com/hotel/japan/obanazawa/ginzanso

2. Notoya Ryokan

Notoya Ryokan
Notoya Ryokan

Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata, Tohoku Region

With a private-use hot spring bath. An old folk house-style inn built with traditional construction methods and specified as a tangible cultural property. Located at the center of the old townscape in Ginzan.

Access: Three hours 50 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Oishida Station, then 40 minutes by bus to Ginzan Onsen

Rental hot spring baths for private use (outside guest rooms): 1 bath

Chloride spring, Sulfur spring

Nearby Attractions: Ginzan Onsen, Okama Crater and Mount Zao, Zao Snow Monsters (late January to early March)

Number of Rooms: 15 rooms

Address: 446 Ginzan Shinbata, Obanazawa-shi, Yamagata, Japan

(1) 3h 50 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Oishida Station, then 35 min by shuttle bus (Advance booking required)

(2) 40 min by bus from Oishida Station to Ginzan Onsen, then 6 min on foot

The required times may slightly vary depending on the time of day.

Notoya Ryokan
Notoya Ryokan

Reservation Link: https://www.japanican.com/hotel/japan/obanazawa/notoya-ryokan-h10571104

1. Fujiya Inn

Fujiya Inn
Fujiya Inn

Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata, Tohoku Region

With five types of private-use hot spring baths. An inn with a Japanese modernistic design (Architect: Kengo Kuma). Located at the center of the old townscape in Ginzan.

Access: Three hours 50 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Oishida Station, then 40 minutes by bus to Ginzan Onsen

Rental hot spring baths for private use (outside guest rooms): 5 baths

Chloride spring, Sulfur spring

Nearby Attractions: Ginzan Onsen, Okama Crater and Mount Zao, Zao Snow Monsters (late January to early March)

Number of Rooms: 8 rooms

Address: 443 Shinpata, Ginzan, Obanazawa-shi, Yamagata, Japan

Reservations Link: https://www.japanican.com/hotel/japan/obanazawa/fujiya-inn

Fujiya Inn
Fujiya Inn

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