Kamiyu Public Bath
上湯共同浴場Opening hours, day-use admission and availability can change. Check official information before visiting.
Official visitor informationZao Onsen — Hot Spring Travel Guide
Enjoy Zao’s acidic sulfur springs, public bathhouses and spectacular mountain scenery in Yamagata.
Bathhouses, onsen and day-use bathing
Shimoyu Public Bath
下湯共同浴場This is a footbath; it is not a full-body bathing facility.
Official visitor informationKawarayu Public Bath
川原湯共同浴場Opening hours, day-use admission and availability can change. Check official information before visiting.
Official visitor informationZao Open-air Bath
蔵王温泉大露天風呂Check closing days and temporary closures before visiting.
Official visitor informationGenshichi Outdoor Bath
源七露天の湯Seasonal opening conditions may apply.
Official visitor informationShinzaemon-no-Yu
湯の花茶屋 新左衛門の湯Opening hours, day-use admission and availability can change. Check official information before visiting.
Official visitor informationLocal sights and food stops
Zao Ropeway
蔵王ロープウェイDiscover this local attraction while exploring Zao Onsen. Check the linked visitor information for access and details.
Visitor detailsZao Snow Monsters
蔵王の樹氷Discover this local attraction while exploring Zao Onsen. Check the linked visitor information for access and details.
Visitor detailsZao Onsen Ski Resort
蔵王温泉スキー場Discover this local attraction while exploring Zao Onsen. Check the linked visitor information for access and details.
Visitor detailsZao Central Highlands
蔵王中央高原散策Discover this local attraction while exploring Zao Onsen. Check the linked visitor information for access and details.
Visitor detailsZao Onsen Town Walk
蔵王温泉街の共同浴場めぐりDiscover this local attraction while exploring Zao Onsen. Check the linked visitor information for access and details.
Visitor detailsYamagata Food
山形名物 芋煮・そばDiscover this local attraction while exploring Zao Onsen. Check the linked visitor information for access and details.
Visitor detailsSuggested itineraries
These are suggested stop sequences, not guaranteed schedules. Check travel time, transit and opening conditions.
Public Baths Walk
- Kamiyu Public Bath
- Shimoyu Public Bath
- Kawarayu Public Bath
Snow Monsters & Onsen
- Zao Ropeway
- Zao Snow Monsters
- Genshichi Outdoor Bath
Green Season Escape
- Zao Central Highlands
- Zao Open-air Bath
- Yamagata Food
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Plan your visit: Day-use bathing policies, admission fees and opening hours can change. Verify the latest details on each facility’s official website. Local transport and seasonal road conditions should also be checked.