Yutomori Club

A peaceful hot spring retreat for adults, surrounded by quiet forest in Zao Quasi-National Park, which spans Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures. Its concept is to let guests spend time as if they were living there, and all accommodation plans are all-inclusive. Meals, drinks, and activities during your stay are all included in the room rate.

The hot spring water available in four private open-air baths and the large communal bath comes from two abundant private sources pumped on the property. Guests can experience the high-quality waters of Togatta Onsen, a hot spring with more than 400 years of history, at facilities including Kawa no Yu, an open-air bath overlooking a mountain stream, as well as a sauna and a large communal bath with an open-air bath. Accommodations are available in Sakura-kan, which overlooks the ridgelines at the foot of Mt. Zao, and Komorebi Hanare-kan, filled with the gentle scent of wood.

Meals feature a free-order menu centered on vegetables from Zao. Chefs prepare each dish to order before guests at the open kitchen counter. Guests are also free to have as much draft beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages as they like, along with house-made gelato and desserts. Activities include morning yoga, relaxing in a hammock amid the forest, bicycle rentals, and live performances by the fireplace.