Ginzan Onsen, a hot spring village with a nostalgic cityscape and an enchanting romantic atmosphere.

Ginzan Onsen is a hot spring resort with a rich variety of hot spring inns and famous hot springs that have left their history behind since ancient times.

In this article, we will introduce you to Ginzan Onsen.

The location and attractions of the area are described in this article, so please refer to it.

The following is a brief introduction of recommended inns and attractions in the area from among the many lodging facilities.

Location of Ginzan Onsen

Ginzan Onsen
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The hot spring village of “Ginzan Onsen” offers a nostalgic town full of the atmosphere of Taisho Romanticism and an enchanting romantic time.

Here, you can not only experience hot spring bathing in public bathhouses and footbaths, but also gourmet food to satisfy your luxury travel.

By train, it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Yamagata via the Yamagata Shinkansen and about 2 hours and 40 minutes from Sendai via the Tohoku Shinkansen.

The old-fashioned atmosphere and the breath of nature that surrounds it are so beautiful that it has been chosen as the setting for a TV novel.

The charm of Ginzan Onsen

The charm of Ginzan Onsen is that you can enjoy a slow life as if time has stopped, washed away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, while visiting the famous hot springs that this area boasts.

There are many onsen ryokan (hot spring inns) and restaurants in the area to support your journey, so you can enjoy more than just onsen.

Recommended inns in Ginzan Onsen

There are many hot spring inns in Ginzan Onsen.
There are many onsen ryokans in Ginzan Onsen, all of which offer a variety of ways to enjoy Ginzan Onsen, but it can be difficult to choose the right one for you.

Here, we will introduce three of the best hot spring inns in Ginzan Onsen.

Ryokan Fujiya

Ryokan Fujiya
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The Ryokan Fujiya was completed by layering special stained glass, bamboo pear filter baskets, and Echizen handmade Japanese paper on a three-story wooden foundation.

The inn’s five private baths, available 24 hours a day, are a must-see.

Ginzan Onsen Ryokan Nagasawa Heihachi

Ginzan Onsen Ryokan Nagasawa Heihachi
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I mentioned that Ginzan Onsen is a place where you can feel the atmosphere of Taisho Romanticism, and the “Ginzan Onsen Ryokan Nagasawa Heihachi” is a hot spring inn that embodies that very thing.

It was built in 1925 and has not lost its original charm, so you will be able to immerse yourself in a nostalgic mood.

The Inn of Taste and Sincerity: Showa-kan

Inn of Taste and Sincerity Showa-kan
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This is a three-story hot spring inn that was established over 100 years ago and offers a taste of the Showa era.

You can enjoy the hot spring water flowing from the source and the Japanese and Western style kaiseki cuisine.

What to see around Ginzan Onsen

Silver Falls
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In the vicinity of Ginzan Onsen, you will find “Shiragin no Taki”, a beautiful waterfall with a drop of 22 meters that will give you a cool and refreshing feeling, and “Senshin Gorge”, which as the name suggests, will wash your mind away.

There are dozens of spots scattered throughout the area, such as the “bat cave,” known as a place where bats could easily live, and the “silver mine cave,” an abandoned mine cave in the Enzawa Silver Mine that has been designated as a historic site by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.

After enjoying the hot springs and feeling refreshed, why not take a stroll around the surrounding areas?

When you are tired from your stroll, you can end the day with a delicious meal in your stomach.

Information and summary of Ginzan Onsen

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Facility Name Ginzan Onsen
Address 85 Oaza Ginzan Shinbata, Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture
Phone number 0237-28-2377
Approximate budget Approximately 10,000~20,000 yen per person
Official website http://www.ginzanonsen.jp /

Summary

What did you think? In this article, I have introduced you to Ginzan Onsen.

This is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy hot springs, food, and sightseeing while feeling the nostalgic smell.

If you visit once, you may feel a little better about the troubles you usually have.

Please take this opportunity to visit Ginzan Onsen.