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Zao Onsen Dai Rotenburo (Zao Onsen Large Open-air bath)

Enjoy extremely open air hot spring of Zao surrounded by rich nature along with a mountain stream.

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Zao Hot spring, Japan’s oldest water with a history of over 1900 years since establishment. It is well-known to a Japan’s leading water with strong acid called “the water for the beauty” whitening skin by dropping oil without rubbing, this spa became a drop-in popular to which people visit and enjoy bathing easily.

Going through a tasteful gate and go steps down, an open-air spa built with accumulated natural stones along a mountain stream appears. A bathtub is so huge that 200 people use as the same time while enjoying the sound of a river and birds’ singing filled with an open atmosphere. A bathing is relaxingly enjoyed with viewing fresh-greenery in Summer and foliage in Autumn. There are two open-air bathtubs in each upper and lower floor with which favorite water temperatures are available.

A strong acid water with the pride is outstandingly effective while this strong component of acid is a lot cautious. A strong pain is caused when the water is dropping into the eyes, and drinking water is danger, of course. A black discolored erosion into the metals caused by strong acid, with which absolutely taking off a watch or accessories before bathing. It is important to wipe the body carefully after bathing to prevent from harmed clothing. Take a fresh air after bathing at an attached rest space. Enjoy a cold juice, beer, and a speciality local fool, Tama-konnyaku.

Highlights

  • An drop-in spa located along with a mountain stream in Zao hot spring.
  • An open-air expansive bathtub built with accumulated natural stones is so huge that 200 people uses at the same time.
  • It is absolutely to take off metals because the water is Japan’s strongest acid spring.
  • Enjoy a speciality local fool, Tama-konnyaku, at a rest space.

Photos

  • Enjoy bathing in the atmosphere united with the nature.

    Enjoy bathing in the atmosphere united with the nature.

  • An extraordinary atmosphere filled with wildness is created.

    An extraordinary atmosphere filled with wildness is created.

  • The gate is filled with tastefulness.

    The gate is filled with tastefulness.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

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Yes, basic English support is available.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

Possible if you show your ticket (as long as too much time hasn’t passed since you left).

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

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Not available.

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Are coin lockers available?

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Yes (fee is 100 yen)

Reviews

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  • 簡蓉

    這兒除了湯質很優以外~我很愛這兒的蒟蒻球哦好吃哦推薦來吃吃看哦

Details

Name in Japanese
蔵王温泉大露天風呂
Postal Code
990-2301
Address
853-3 Zao Onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata
Telephone
023-694-9417
Closed
Closed for winter(Early November to Late April)
Business Hours
Weekdays 9:30am-5:00pm(Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
Weekends and holidays 9:30am-6:00pm(Admission allowed until 5:30pm)
Admission
Bathing Adult:700 yen, Kids (1-11 years old):400 yen.
Direstions
Get on the Yamagata traffic bus at the JR Yamagata station, get off at the Zao Onsen bus terminal station, and walk for 18 minutes.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)