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Zao Onsen

Yamagata · Yamagata · Hot Springs

Japanese name: 蔵王温泉

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WHAT TO DOZao Onsen

A strongly acidic sulphur spring. The flow is generous, and in winter it fills with people who come to see the frost-covered trees.

WHEREYamagata

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Overview

A strongly acidic sulphur spring. The flow is generous, and in winter it fills with people who come to see the frost-covered trees.

About this place

Zao Onsen in Yamagata is a hot spring characterized by abundant water and strongly acidic sulfur water. Known as a "beautiful skin bath" and a "bath that makes beauty," it has many inns and hotels, and three public baths: Kami-yu, Shimo-yu and Kawara-yu. In winter you can view rime ice from the Zao Ropeway, and a rime ice illumination is held at night.

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