Overlooking the Zao Mountain Range and enjoying the sight of cherry blossoms dancing nearby::Tohoku::Kamisaka Castle

Located at the junction of the “Oku Road” and the “Yonezawa Road,” two major ancient transportation routes, Kamisaka was once a bustling post town and a lively castle town beneath Kamisaka Castle. Abundant natural springs earned Kamisaka a place among the “Three Delightful Villages of Oku,” with numerous hot spring inns lining the hot spring district. Free foot baths (“ashiyu”) line the streets, and historic residences are scattered throughout, creating a rich Japanese hot spring atmosphere. As for the local landmark—Kamisaka Castle—it served as the southernmost domain castle in the Tohoku region and was built in 1535...Click to see detailed attraction information

★★★ Extended Reading = Japan’s Ultimate Inn, Koyō
Once selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Inns, Koyō is located in the Kamisaka Onsen area. This elegant Japanese-style inn offers a tranquil environment with views of Mount Zao, famous for its juhyo (tree ice), and Mount Happa. Compared to other century-old traditional hot spring inns, Koyō is relatively young, but precisely because of its youth, it is not bound by convention and enjoys greater creative freedom. The rooms at Koyō are clean and simple, mainly consisting of Japanese-style suites. Rooms on the 2nd and 4th floors come with private open-air baths, which are highly favored by families and couples due to their privacy. The large public bath “Benibana” features a sauna with both hot and cold options, while “Zao” offers expansive views of the Zao Mountain Range, renowned for its tree ice...Click to see detailed attraction information


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