Nakayamadaira Onsen Station × Accommodation With Selected RiceRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Naruko Hotel is an Onsen Accommodation that carries on the hot-spring healing culture dating back to 1873. Enjoy a refined and relaxing stay.\n\nJapan is said to have 11 types of hot-spring water, and Naruko Onsenkyo offers 9 of them. Our Hotel has three private spring sources (sulfur–sodium–chloride and sulfate springs), known for benefits such as promoting beautiful skin, supporting women’s health, easing rheumatism, and relieving neuralgia.\n\nOur free-flowing natural spring water changes color depending on the outside air and humidity—ranging from clear to clear green, milky white, or olive green—so you can enjoy subtle seasonal variations.\n\nA naturally gushing spring that rises from deep underground is managed around the clock by five dedicated bath attendants.

Ryokan Onuma is nestled in Naruko Onsenkyo, one of Oshu’s three famous hot spring areas with a 1,200-year history. Our Accommodation is a small, traditional hot spring inn that has long preserved its free-flowing natural Onsen. From the natural Onsen known as “Bijin-no-Yu” for its serum-like feel on the skin to private baths and large communal baths, you can quietly enjoy eight different bathing options. Step away from the bustle of everyday life, refresh your body and mind in the Onsen, and spend a peaceful time relaxing as if this were your second home.

The accommodations in Naruko Onsenkyo offer the renowned hot spring "Unagi-yu," boasting a history of over 300 years. The hot springs, sourced from three private springs, have a texture akin to lotion, cherished by women as a beauty-enhancing bath. Guest rooms, available in both Japanese and Western styles, feature private open-air baths, allowing exclusive enjoyment of the beauty-enhancing waters. The mixed-gender open-air bath is spacious and designed to minimize visibility from the male to the female side. The cuisine highlights "Seasonal Delights of Miyagi" and "Treasures from the Mountains and Sea."

Higashi Taga no Yu is an accommodation located in Naruko Onsen, Miyagi Prefecture. Our onsen features a private natural hot spring source, offering rich and undiluted onsen water without temperature adjustments. The meals prepared by the young master showcase fresh seasonal vegetables directly from local farms. Enjoy strolling through the onsen town or visiting multiple hot springs, or simply relax in your room while indulging in the onsen experience. Take your time to unwind and enjoy a soothing onsen getaway.

Enjoy an Onsen property with the beauty of seasonal landscapes and smooth hot spring waters. With two types of traditional spring qualities, "black water" and "white water," refresh both body and mind. The "Naruko Dam," about a 10-minute drive from the property, is the first arch-shaped concrete dam constructed solely by Japanese hands. "Shiraito Falls" is also just a 15-minute drive away, offering abundant sightseeing opportunities. Meals include a buffet ranging from classic dishes to local cuisine.

A quiet Onsen Accommodation that values a calm, relaxing space. For dinner, our creative Japanese kaiseki features seasonal dishes made with ingredients from each time of year. The main steak is served from our live kitchen, delighting all five senses with its sound and aroma. Warm up from the core in our sulfur Onsen, also known as the “beauty bath,” then unwind even more in the lobby lounge or a private open-air bath. Guest rooms with an Onsen bath—rare in Naruko—are limited to just two rooms. Enjoy a refreshing escape from everyday life in this extraordinary setting.

Opening in July 2024: Yamagata's first original sauna, "Omusubi Sauna" / Experience the chirping of bush warblers in spring, the calls of kingfishers and Kajika frogs in summer, the vibrant autumn foliage, and snow-viewing baths in winter. We offer a space where you can relax and feel the warmth of nostalgia amidst the changing seasons. Enjoy the abundant hot spring water, renowned as the most plentiful in the Tohoku region, with our natural flowing onsen, as well as private open-air baths with the scent of cypress, popular among families and couples. Our cuisine, featuring Yamagata's premium brand beef "Mogami Beef," local seasonal ingredients like "Yume Madoka," and a variety of hearty dishes, has received high praise.