G'Day Japan! issue #12

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Steep and deep days in Yamagata

A deep soak in Zao Onsen, Yamagata's 'Fountain of Beauty'

Steaming mineral-rich pools of health and happiness are found everywhere in Yamagata, from the prefecture's coastline to its mountainous interior. Its hot spring bathing culture dates back over 1,900 years, when a wounded warrior is said to have stumbled upon one of its most legendary spring-heads: Zao Onsen. Known as the 'Fountain of Beauty', the

Jyurouzin (Private Outdoor Bath)

Ebisuten (Private Outdoor Bath)

Daikokuten (Private Outdoor Bath)

We offer three types of private open air hot spring baths. All complementary and open 24 hours. Both western and Japanese style rooms are available - smoking is not permitted on premises.

Oohira Hotel | Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu

825 Arashiki Zao Onsen, Yamagata | Phone: 023-694-9422 | Email: oohira@oohira.co.jp www.oohira.co.jp Feel free to contact us with any queries Pets welcome - we have our very own mascot dog, very popular amongst pet lovers! Courtesy bus service available between JR Yamagata station and Zao Onsen. Located five minutes walk from the slopes, courtesy shuttle bus service available within Zao Onsen resort area.

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