Yamagata · Hijiori Onsen
Hijiori Onsen Caldera Onsen-kan
肘折温泉 カルデラ温泉館
A village-run bath house at Hijiori Onsen, which counts 1,200 years, known for a soda-like carbonated spring whose bubbles cling to the skin. It is received from 9:30 to 19:00 between April and November and from 10:00 to 16:30 between December and March, with last entry 30 minutes before closing. Prices are 500 yen from junior high age, 200 yen for elementary pupils and free for infants. It closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, or the following day when those fall on a holiday.
- Price (adult)
- ¥500
- Hours
- 9:30–19:00 (10:00–16:30 Dec–Mar)
- Closed
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays (next day if a holiday)
- Access
- About 55 minutes by the village bus for Hijiori from Shinjo Station on the JR Ou Line (Yamagata Shinkansen). By car it is reached through the Tohoku-Chuo Expressway into Okura village.
- Water type
- Bicarbonate spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Admission
- 500 yen from junior high age, 200 yen for elementary pupils and free for infants. Villagers have a special rate.
- Baths
- A soda-like carbonated spring whose bubbles cling to the skin makes for an unusual bath.
- Access & parking
- About 55 minutes by the village bus for Hijiori from Shinjo Station on the JR Ou Line. By car it is reached through Okura village.
- Day bathing
- It is received from 9:30 to 19:00 between April and November and from 10:00 to 16:30 between December and March, with last entry 30 minutes before closing. It closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, or the next day when those fall on a holiday.
- Tattoos
- No tattoo policy is posted. As a village-run facility it is easy to drop into.
- Phone
- 0233-76-2622
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Why go
- A soda-like carbonated spring
- A village bath house at 500 yen
- Snow views in winter
A carbonated spring with clinging bubbles
Hijiori Onsen is a healing resort in one of Japan's heaviest snow belts. The water of the Caldera bath house is rich in carbonation, and when you enter, fine bubbles cling to the skin. It feels like stepping into soda, and first-time bathers are surprised. In winter the surroundings are covered in snow, and the warm bath can be enjoyed amid a snow scene.
Alongside the other baths of Hijiori
The spa has the shared bath Kaminoyu, open from 8:00 in the morning for 400 yen. Combining the Caldera bath house with Kaminoyu lets you compare a carbonated spring with an ordinary one. Each closes on different weekdays, though, so check the days before setting out. In winter snow can make travel hard, so preparing the car is the safe course.
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- As a communal bath there is no soap or shampoo — bring your own or buy at the shop.
- Payment is usually by ticket machine in cash — bring coins.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
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✔ Verified operating: 2026-10 Operating status and rates cross-checked against the official site and onsen guides (full source notes in Japanese on the JA page)
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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