Walking through Ginzan Onsen on a summer afternoon, the rustic wooden buildings and colorful flowers decorating the bridges created a charming scene. I was wondering why there was a steaming pool beside the bridge, and when I got closer, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it was the free Warashi-yu Foot Bath.
Sitting on a wooden seat by the bridge, soaking my feet in the warm hot spring water, looking up at the entire streetscape filled with Taisho Romantic charm, and listening to the gentle sound of the flowing stream was such a dreamy and captivating experience that completely relaxed both body and mind. It was the most heartwarming unexpected discovery of my summer trip to Yamagata. Travelers who come here definitely shouldn’t miss this ultimate pleasure.
