Ginzan Onsen

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Ginzan Onsen

The hot spring resort in Taisho Romanticism.

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This hot spring resort was developed along with the Nobesawa Silver Mine which prospered in the Edo Period. After the mine was closed, it was turned into a therapeutic onsen resort until a flood destroyed it in 1913. By early Showa Period, local businesses have helped restore the village close to the current landscape with western-style wooden multi-story buildings on either side of Ginzan River.

Classic inns' exterior is graceful with Kote-e (trowel decoration). The resort has a foot bath and a public bath house. The sulfurous spring has a slight salty taste, effective for skin diseases, female ailments and chills.

There are many sights to see in the surrounding area, such as Shirogane Waterfall and Nobesawa silver mine ruin. Every weekend from May through October, the traditional Hanagasa Odori (Flower Hat Dance) is performed on the bridges in the resort. (May be canceled sometimes)

Since the hot spring is deep in the mountains, pay attention to the public transportation schedule. There is a bus from Oishida Station, but the train comes once an hour both ways and the bus is 5 runs a day. Some inns have a shuttle service for the guests. Ask the inn you are staying at.

Highlights

  • Taisho Romanticism runs in the secret hot spring in the mountains.
  • Classic inns' exterior is graceful with Kote-e.
  • Shirogane Waterfall, Nobesawa Silver Mine, and many other spots to visit.
  • Pay attention to the public transportation schedule.

Photos

  • Snowfall in the quiet hot spring resort

    Snowfall in the quiet hot spring resort

  • Foot bath at the heart of the hot spring resort

    Foot bath at the heart of the hot spring resort

  • One of the traditional inns, Kozankaku

    One of the traditional inns, Kozankaku

  • Shirogane Waterfall with lovely fall colors

    Shirogane Waterfall with lovely fall colors

  • At its peak, Nobesawa Silver Mine was one of Japan’s three major silver mines

    At its peak, Nobesawa Silver Mine was one of Japan’s three major silver mines

Reviews

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  • Hwo Shan Shan

    現在的溫泉街保留了大正時代的建築風格,漫步其中,彷彿穿越時空。

  • 李洋洋

    日本東京風

  • Janson Lee

    銀山溫泉被環繞著壯麗的山景和寧靜的自然環境所包圍,真是一個令人心曠神怡的地方。

  • 陳世明

    很多現在來的都是東南亞的觀光客比較多。

  • Super

    白天也就像一般的戶外景點,晚間點燈後氣氛應該更好。

Details

Name in Japanese
銀山温泉
Postal Code
999-4333
Address
Ginzanshinhata, Obanazawa City, Yamagata
Telephone
0237-28-3933 (Ginzan Onsen Tourist Information Center)
Hours
Walk anytime
Directions
1) From JR Oishida Station, ride the bus to Ginzan Onsen Stop, and walk 5 min.
2) From Tohoku Chuo Expressway, Obanazawa Interchange, drive 20 min.
Official Website
Ginzan Onsen Ryokan Union (Japanese)