
Hijiori Onsen
onsen
肘折温泉
Therapeutic hot spring village where visitors still self-cook eggs and vegetables in natural steam vents.
Hijiori Onsen in Okura, Yamagata is a traditional toji (therapeutic bathing) village with over 1,200 years of history. The compact town features public bathhouses and self-catering lodges with onsen-steamed cooking.
Wash thoroughly at the shower stations before entering the bath. This is non-negotiable etiquette. Bring a small towel but keep it out of the water.
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