Kaminoyama Onsen
上山温泉
A historic hot spring resort in Yamagata featuring six districts, public bathhouses, and footbaths centered around castle ruins.
What it is
- A hot spring resort consisting of six distinct districts in Yamagata Prefecture.
- Founded in 1458 after a monk reportedly discovered the natural spring source.
- A former post town that flourished along the historic Ushu Kaido road.
- The area ranks second in the prefecture for total hot spring water output.
What to see
- The central ruins of Kaminoyama Castle which anchor the resort area.
- Four public bathhouses and five footbaths available for visitor use.
- Sodium-calcium chloride and sulfate springs sourced from five active wells.
- Historical sites visited by the famous traveler Isabella Bird in 1878.
Getting there
- The resort is accessible via the Kaminoyama Onsen railway station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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