Yamabe Onsen Hoyo Center
Yamanobe, Yamagata, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Yamanobe, Yamagata, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Yamabe Onsen Hoyo Center is set in Yamanobe, Yamagata Prefecture. The sulfurous water surfaces at 42°C, serving an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — In the hillside town of Yamanobe, renowned across Japan for premium Dewanosato sake and high-quality Yamagata beef, this wellness center (hoyo) channels mountain sulfurous springs from the Gassan volcanic area. The combination of a soothing soak, world-class local cuisine, and mountain sake culture makes Yamanobe a connoisseur's destination in Tohoku.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.