Tenboroten-no-Yu ARIMAKAN -Facilities ＆ Hot Spring Reports（2）-
| The bathing areas at this inn are rich in variety. Large public baths for men and women are located in the basement and on the 1st floor. The open-air bath is on the roof of the 7th floor. And there are 3 types of private baths. The first is the rooftop open-air bath with a view, the men's bath "Tenku" and the women's bath "Tensei". These open-air baths are the reason for the inn's popularity. The men's bath "Tenku" and the women's bath "Tensei" are almost the same structure, and there is no switching between men and women. As soon as you open the door from the changing room, the sound of the wind rushes into your ears. When thinking about it, the topography of this place is surrounded by mountains. To the east is the Zao mountain range. You know that this place is a pathway for the wind. |
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| Rooftop open-air bath, Men's bath & Private open-air bath "Tenku" | |
| Large public baths for men and women are available from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and from 12:00 midnight to 10:00 a.m. the next morning. During the other hours from 6:00 p.m. to midnight, the baths are reserved for private use, and guests can enjoy bathing while gazing at the sunset and the night view of Kaminoyama Onsen. |
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| Rooftop open-air bath, Women's bath & Private open-air bath "Tensei" | |
| Although this hot spring area is located in the city, it is surrounded by mountains, so when you are in this open-air bath with a view, you feel very liberated with a fresh breeze. Come to think of it, there were no open-air baths on such a high place in the past. The open-air bath on the rooftop is a modern-day feature of the bathhouse. I would like to ask people who lived in the Edo period what they thought of this open-air bath. |
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| View from the rooftop open-air bath, men's bath & private open-air bath "Tenku" (taken in June) | |
| On the slopes of the mountains in the distance, we could see cherry farms, a specialty of this area. It is a scenery unique to the Yamagata Fruit Kingdom. |
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| Cherry farm greenhouses seen from the "Tenku", rooftop open-air bath & private bath (taken in June) |
Tenboroten-no-Yu ARIMAKAN Travel Journal
Articles
Before introducing the "Tenboroten-no-Yu Arimakan", let us first explain the history of Kaminoyama Onsen. The hot spring was opened in 1458. A traveling monk named Gesshu from Hizen-no-Kuni (present Saga Prefecture) saw a single crane bird soaking its leg in the hot spring water in a swamp......
Private ＆ Open-air Bath Reports
The private baths at "Arimakan" are Sodium-Calcium Chloride-Sulfate Springs. The water is clear and colorless, warms well, and is said to be good for skin diseases. The inn has a total of five private baths......
Facilities ＆ Hot Spring Reports
Kaminoyama Onsen is located almost in the center of Yamagata Prefecture, about 13 km south of Yamagata City, the prefectural capital. It is said that the hot spring was discovered by a traveling monk in 1458......
Guest Room Reports
"Arimakan" attracts a wide range of customers, perhaps due to its reasonable prices. Young couples, families with children, elderly couples, small groups, and occasional senior citizens' groups, all of the floors are very lively......
Cuisine Reports
After enjoying the hot spring baths, it's time for dinner. The menu is a sumptuous Japanese kaiseki meal featuring Yamagata's local cuisine. The charm of this inn is that you can taste both mountain ingredients and fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan......
Extra Reports
Let us explain the other facilities. The carpeted interior of the inn is by no means all the latest fashions in design and facilities. It is rather full of a lively atmosphere, like a makunouchi bento box with many ingredients......
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| Rooftop open-air bath overlooking the Zao mountain range and the Hot spring area | |||
| Unique private baths modeled after World Heritage sites | |||
| Hot spring department store where visitors can enjoy a variety of baths | |||
| Japanese modern suite available for anniversaries | |||
| Japanese-style creative kaiseki cuisine served in your room |
| Check-In | 3:00 p.m. | ||
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| Check-Out | 10:00 a.m. | ||
| Card usage | Allowed | ||
| Room Views | Mountain, Garden | ||
| In-room Meal | Dinner and breakfast ※Breakfast can be served at the restaurant | ||
| Dinner | Japanese Kaiseki cuisine | ||
| Breakfast | Japanese-style set menu | ||
| Official website's online reservation benefits | Each room will receive 1,000 yen worth of coupons for use within the inn (can be used at the store, for special order dishes, or as part of the room charge, etc.) | ||
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| Special Packages | Upgrade meal package, overnight stay with no meal package, one-person trip package, one-day trip package, and other special package etc. Check the Official Website for details★ | ||
| Standard Japanese-style room (without B) (Capacity of 2 to 5 persons) |
From 13,200 yen, up charge on the day before a holiday from 3,300 yen Room layout: Step-in area + 10 tatami mats room+ Veranda + T |
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| Establishment / Reconstruction | Established: 1921 / Reconstructed: 1997 / Renovated: 2010 | ||
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| Number of Rooms | All 35 rooms 14 Japanese style rooms (all with bathroom and toilet) 18 Japanese Western-style rooms (all with bathroom and toilet) 1 Western-style room (with bathroom and toilet) 2 Other rooms |
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| Number of People Accommodated | 210 persons | ||
| Private bath | For overnight stays: Free up to once for a private open-air bath (40 min.); 2,500 yen for the second and subsequent baths. 3 private baths are 2,500 yen / 40 min. Reservations: at Check-in |
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| Public Bath | Public open-air baths for men and women available (men and women are not interchangeable / the baths are reserved for private use from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight) Public indoor baths for men and women (men and women are interchangeable) |
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| Parking Area | 60 cars | ||
| Pets | Not allowed | ||
| Barrier Free | Supported | ||
| Esthetics / Massages | Massage available - From 4,000 yen / 40 min. or more (in the guest room) | ||
| Internet | Wi-Fi available on all facilities | ||
| DVD | DVD player rental available | ||
| TV Channels | NHK: 2 stations, Private Broadcasting: 4 stations, NHKBS: 3 stations, BS: 7 stations | ||
| Facilities | Banquet hall, karaoke room, lounge, coffee shop, and shop | ||
| Refrigerator System | Automatic calculation with switch (with space for drinks brought in/freezer not available) Refrigerator drinks: Large bottle of beer, juice |
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| Vending Machine | Juices | ||
| Sales shop | Ice cream, alcohol, sweets, souvenirs | ||
| Yukata | ◎ | Bath towels | ◎ |
| Towels | ◎ | Soap | ◎ |
| Body wash | ◎ | Shampoo | ◎ |
| Conditioner | ◎ | Rinse in shampoo | ◎ |
| Shower cap | ◎ | Toothbrush | ◎ |
| Hair dryer | ◎ | Brush | ◎ |
| Comb | ◎ | Razor blade | ◎ |
| Cotton bud | ◎ | Toilet with washer | ◎ |
| Wheelchair | Wheelchair-accessible private bath / wheelchair-accessible guest room / ramp in front of the entrance / handrails for stairs and passageways / wheelchairs for free rental | ||
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| Child | Children's slippers / children's yukata / children's tableware / hot water for powdered milk | ||
| Foreign Languages | English | ||
| Recommended Souvenirs | Arimakan original "Onsen-go egg buns" | ||
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| Nearby Convenience Store | 3 min. by car | ||
| Cellular Antennas | ◎docomo | ◎au | ◎softbank |
| Charges | 2,100 yen / 30 min. (※Charter fee is per bath. One-day bath tax ¥75.) | ||
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| Usage Hours | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | ||
| ※With meal plan (reservation required) | |||
| Charges | 1,800 yen to 6,000 yen + (bathing fee + charter fee) Meals | ||
| Meal Details | Hot pot meals - Japanese meals | ||
| Settlement Date | Weekdays only | ||
| Reception Hours | 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | ||
| Others | Japanese-style rooms (10 tatami mats, etc.) are available for Japanese-style kaiseki meals ※Bathing is being stopped due to measures against new coronavirus infection For details, please check the official website |
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| Spring quality | Sodium Calcium - Chloride Sulfate Hot Spring (Hypotonic, Weak Alkaline, High temperature spring) | ||
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| Temperature of the source | 69°C | ||
| Output rate | 50ℓ / per min.（※Using volume. Total output: 502ℓ / per min.） | ||
| Hydrogen ion | pH7.8 | ||
| Total dissolved substances (excluding gases) | 2529mg / kg | ||
| Gushing of the source | Drilling-powered pumping (source pumped up by boring) ※Sources centrally controlled by the Ryokan Association and distributed to each Ryokan (Kaminoyama No. 3 source) | ||
| Add water / Circulation Filtration | Shigaraki bath of "Kin-no-Yu": 100% free-flowing hot-spring water without adding water Other hot spring baths use both free-flowing hot-spring water and circulating water ※Bath in guest room: Tap water |
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| Water heating | Yes (for temperature control only during low temperature periods) | ||
| Sterilization of bath | Yes (chlorine-based chemicals and ultraviolet sterilization are used to prevent Legionella bacteria) | ||
| Replacement of hot water in bathtub | Private indoor baths (Pamukkale, Kihoseki Tachiyu, Yawaragi) : Once a day Other baths: Half of the water is drained at midnight and at 10:00 a.m. when cleaning is done, and new hot spring water is added. |
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| Bath Additive | Gemstone powder is added to the gemstone baths in the men's and women's public "Roman-Yu" baths | ||
| Indications by Spring Quality (Revised on July 1, 2014) | Cuts, Peripheral circulatory failure, Sensitivity to cold, Depression, Dry skin | ||
| General Indications for Bathing (Revised on July 1, 2014) | Chronic pain or stiffness of muscles or joints (chronic phase of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, neuralgia, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, etc.), muscle stiffness in motor paralysis, excessive sensitivity to cold, peripheral nerve disorder, decline of gastrointestinal function (slow digestion, intestinal gas formation, etc.), mild high blood pressure, impaired glucose tolerance (diabetes), mild hypercholesterolemia, mild asthma or emphysema, hemorrhoid pain, autonomic instability, various symptoms from stress (sleep disorders, depression, etc.),convalescence stage of illness, recovery from fatigue, promotion of health. | ||
| Color of water | Private bath "Kihoseki Tachiyu" and the gemstone bath in the men's and women's public "Roman-Yu" baths are milky white. The other baths are clear and colorless. | ||
| For drinking | Drinkable ※Drinking fountain is available | ||
| Indications for drinking | Diabetes, Gout, Obesity, Cholelithiasis, Chronic cholecystitis, Chronic gastrointestinal disease, Chronic constipation | ||
| Smell / Taste | Slightly salty and bitter taste, odorless | ||
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| By train | JR Yamagata Shinkansen "Kaminoyama Onsen" station, 10 min. walk / 3 min. by car | ||
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| Shuttle bus | Yes【Pick-up service at Kaminoyama Onsen Station by TEL upon arrival (for guests only)】 | ||
| By car | From Tokyo: From Tohoku Chuo Expressway, Kaminoyama Onsen IC, 10 min. From Sendai: From Yamagata Zao IC on Yamagata Expressway, approx. 30 min. |
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| Nearby Sightseeing Spots | Zao Echo Line, Yamadera Temple, Kaminoyama Castle, Samurai Residence, Mokichi Saito Memorial Museum | ||
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| Recreation (tourist farms, parks, etc.) | Fruit farms (Cherry picking: June-July, Grape picking: August-October) | ||
| Sports | Paragliding, Golf | ||
| Staff messages | Message from Nobuharu Sudo, CEO There are many fun baths. You can enjoy the hot spring atmosphere to the fullest. We insist on room service for breakfast and dinner, which is rare nowadays. Please enjoy your meal in a private space. |
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| Publication Date | December 10, 2019 | ||
| Information Updated | April 3, 2023 | ||
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For more than 30 years, he has been visiting hot spring ryokans all over Japan, persuading innkeepers of the need for "private baths". He is still a traveler who spends half of the year at a hot spring. In addition to being a article creater, photographer, and drone pilot, he also designs websites and provides consulting services.
