Best Hot Springs (Onsen) & Bath Houses (Sento) around Tohoku Spot List

One of Japan's three major onsen, with a history dating back about 1,500 years. Indulge in a soak with a magnificent view of the valley.

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

An isolated inn with a mysterious atmosphere, located deep in the mountains

Immerse yourself in the superb relaxing moment with a quaint Japanese atmosphere

An onsen facility in the woods at the base of Mt. Zao

Tohoku's biggest therapeutic onsen boasts Japan's largest volume of hot spring water and highest acidity

One of Tsukioka's most luxurious inns

Soak in the therapeutic spring waters of the private spring at the sister ryokan, Yumeya

The only inn in the area where you can feel an atmosphere of tradition and relax by soaking in a bath surrounded by the grand nature

A variety of fascinating baths are available, including a large one resembling the Kurhaus

Witness the beauty of cliffs cloaked in steam rising from hot springs in the ravine

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

An onsen town lined with Western-style multi-story wooden buildings from the Taisho Period. Exuding a nostalgic atmosphere, the town is often used as a location for movies and TV dramas.

A luxurious facility that mimics a Noh stage

Featuring private baths that are the largest in size and number in the prefecture

A rustic hotel near the entrance of the Seven Swamps of Tsuta

An inn popular for its spacious and comfortable guestrooms

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

This hotel's highlight is the open-air bath that overlooks its garden