Meito Ichimon Takamiya Presents "Active Summer Fair 2026"! Enjoy and explore Yamagata with 4 themes, and relax in famous hot springs. Choose your favorite popular tourist and hot spring spots in Yamagata for a relaxing summer vacation.

An indoor scenic pool at Zao Onsen "Takamiya Ruri Club Resort," offering a sense of openness as if becoming one with the magnificent nature of Zao visible through large glass windows.

With record-breaking heat continuing across Japan and the world, escape your daily life and head to Yamagata to free your mind and body. Embraced by rich nature and cool breezes, Yamagata is easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area. The Yamagata Shinkansen "Tsubasa" from JR Tokyo Station to JR Yamagata Station takes as little as 2 hours and 22 minutes one way, making it an attractive and convenient destination.

Yamagata, with its diverse fields of "Mountains and Highlands," "Sea and Experiences," "Rivers and Grasslands," and "Villages and Nature," is full of attractions that will bring smiles to both adults and children. After playing to your heart's content, immerse yourself in famous hot springs, savor Yamagata's seasonal delicacies, and spend a unique summer moment with loved ones at a hot spring inn. Meito Ichimon Takamiya proposes summer trips along four themes. For children, it's a memorable summer experience; for adults, a healing time to recharge for tomorrow.

#Theme 3 "Rivers and Grasslands" Activity Example: Clear Jellyfish Kayaking in Nezugasaki (Shonai Region)

<Stay at Yamagata's Famous Hot Springs with 4 Themes, Active Summer Fair 2026>

#Theme 1 "Mountains and Highlands": [Zao Onsen] Miyamaso Takamiya, JURIN, Meito Resort Lucent Takamiya, Takamiya Ruri Club Resort, Meitoya Sou, ONSEN & STAY OAKHILL, BED’n ONSEN HAMMOND [Kaminoyama Onsen] Mikiyasan Sōraku #Theme 2 "Sea and Experiences": [Atsumi Onsen] Takamiya Bettei Kuon #Theme 3 "Rivers and Grasslands": [Kusanagi Onsen] Mogamigawa Bettei Kurenai #Theme 4 "Villages and Nature": [Onoegawa Onsen] Yutoku Jūbian Yamakawa

◉ Meito Ichimon Takamiya Presents "Active Summer Fair 2026"

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#Theme 1 "Mountains and Highlands"

Zao Onsen, located at an altitude of approximately 880m, is a popular summer resort known for its relatively cool climate. Meanwhile, Kaminoyama Onsen boasts a history of about 570 years of opening and retains the charm of a castle town. Zao Onsen is known as a historic hot spring area with strongly acidic sulfurous springs, cherished for therapeutic bathing since ancient times. You can enjoy hot springs and experiences in nature, such as aerial walks via ropeway, highland trekking, river play, forest bathing, and stargazing.

"JURIN Sky Park" Big Balloon Play

Footbath at "Yunohana Chaya Shinzaemon no Yu" "Zao Ropeway"

Active Summer Fair [Zao Onsen] Accommodation: "Miyamaso Takamiya"

Address: 54 Zao Onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture Founded in 1716, this long-established ryokan in Zao Onsen boasts over 300 years of history and a charming traditional Japanese architecture. It's an ideal base for sightseeing, with good access to nearby attractions like the "Zao Ropeway" and "Zao Dai Open-Air Bath." After active play, you can fully enjoy the famous hot springs from its own 100% free-flowing source, with nine baths of varying styles.

"Gen-sen Lounge" where you can relax while viewing Zao Onsen's source; milky white water from strongly acidic sulfurous springs.

Active Summer Fair [Zao Onsen] Accommodation: "JURIN"

Address: 814 Zao Onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture A highland resort located at an altitude of approximately 900m in the Zao mountain range, with the concept of "Living with Trees, a Wood-Fired Resort." It offers a rich variety of "Playing with Trees" activities in nature, such as scavenger hunts and BIG balloon games. You can relax in the "Makibi Lounge" within the facility, or enjoy Yamagata's seasonal flavors for dinner with a "Zao Beef Wood-Fired Grill + Half Buffet," experiencing a truly extraordinary stay.

Open-air Sky Terrace surrounded by rich nature. Zao Beef Wood-Fired Grill + Half Buffet (example dish).

Active Summer Fair [Zao Onsen] Accommodation: "Meito Resort Lucent Takamiya"

Address: 942 Zao Onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture The Zao Central Ropeway boarding station is located in front of the hotel, offering a variety of activities to enjoy nature, such as trekking. You can enjoy famous hot springs in rock baths and cypress open-air baths, and a buffet with about 20 varieties of dishes, including Zao beef hot pot and kamado-cooked meals, is also a highlight.

Open-air bath "Hagakure no Yu." "Kamado Buffet" (example dish).

Active Summer Fair [Zao Onsen] Accommodation: "Takamiya Ruri Club Resort"

Address: 1118-7 Sandogawa, Zao Onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture A luxurious resort hotel offering panoramic views of Zao's magnificent nature. The harmonious blend of architecture by the late Kenzo Tange and furniture coordination by industrial designer Ken Okuyama creates a sophisticated space for an extraordinary experience. It also features an indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Zao scenery, enriching your holiday with a high-quality resort experience unique to a highland resort.

Scenic indoor pool overlooking the Zao mountains. "Residential Suite" (example room).

Active Summer Fair [Zao Onsen] Accommodation: "Meitoya Sou"

Address: 48 Zao Onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture A modern Japanese-style ryokan featuring a variety of hot springs, including a cypress bath and the "Okama-no-Yu" carved from rock. It offers many services appreciated by women, such as non-smoking rooms and colorful yukatas. For dinner, dishes using local ingredients, such as Zao's famous Jingisukan (grilled lamb) or brand pork shabu-shabu, are recommended.

Open-air bath "Okama-no-Yu" carved from Zao rock. "Colorful yukata rental" also available for women (paid).

Active Summer Fair [Zao Onsen] Accommodation: "ONSEN & STAY OAKHILL"

Address: 756 Zao Onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture An ONSEN resort nestled on a healing hill, rebranded and reopened in September 2024. Its location embraced by the forest and a sophisticated lobby lounge invite you to an extraordinary experience. Enjoy a relaxing time in rock and cypress open-air baths. A complimentary breakfast service is also provided for guests.

Enjoy the open views from the rock and cypress open-air baths. Complimentary breakfast (example dish).

Active Summer Fair [Zao Onsen] Accommodation: "BED’n ONSEN HAMMOND"

Address: 54 Zao Onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture Conveniently located a 5-minute walk from the Zao Onsen town. This warm and inviting hot spring inn offers views of Zao's seasonal scenery. Relax and heal while gazing at the sky and nature in the log-built hot spring bath or the open-air bath with sauna, "Kachofūgetsu." Enjoy a rejuvenating Zao stay at an affordable price.

Log-built hot spring bath. Open-air bath with sauna "Kachofūgetsu."

Active Summer Fair [Kaminoyama Onsen] Accommodation: "Mikiyasan Sōraku"

Address: 283 Takamatsu, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture A single-story hot spring inn built in the early Showa period, overlooking the Zao mountain range and surrounded by pastoral scenery. All guest rooms offer views of the Japanese garden, which changes its appearance with the seasons, providing a quiet and peaceful time. Complimentary drinks are available during your stay. Experience Yamagata with all five senses while enjoying 100% free-flowing hot spring water and savoring Yamagata's seasonal ingredients and local sake.

Guest room with open-air bath "Hana-HANA" suite's all-cypress open-air bath. "Sato no Sachi Kaiseki" (example dish) meticulously prepared dish by dish.

#Theme 2 "Sea and Experiences"

[Atsumi Onsen], conveniently located about a 5-minute drive from the coast known for its beautiful sunset views, is close to the Sea of Japan. The charm lies in savoring fresh seafood unique to this port town while admiring the spectacular sunset over the Sea of Japan.

"Atsumi Onsen," known as the "Town of Sunsets," located on the Sea of Japan side, where you can witness beautiful sunset views.

Active Summer Fair [Atsumi Onsen] Accommodation: "Takamiya Bettei Kuon"

Address: 83-3 Yunotsuka, Yunohama, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture A modern designer ryokan where you can relax in the gentle waters of Atsumi. It features meals that allow you to enjoy the flavors of Shonai, the "capital of food," and spacious rooms for relaxation. In addition to the "Shonai Mokke Buffet" offering about 20-30 varieties of Shonai gourmet dishes, including snow crab, seafood shabu-shabu, and Sangen pork, you can choose from various room types, such as rooms with sea views and special rooms with open-air baths, to suit your stay style.

Beautiful Japanese garden viewed from the lobby. "Shonai Mokke Buffet" (example dish).

#Theme 3 "Rivers and Grasslands"

[Kusanagi Onsen], nestled along the Mogami River, offers healing with the gentle sound of the river and rich nature. This area is blessed with clear water, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Famous Waters. You can enjoy summer water activities like river play and stream fishing. It also offers abundant activities to enjoy the magnificent nature, such as horseback riding and buggy rides across vast grasslands.

Mogamigawa Basho Line Boat Tour

Active Summer Fair [Kusanagi Onsen] Accommodation: "Mogamigawa Bettei Kurenai"

Address: 3058 Furuuchi, Tozawa Village, Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture Located in Mogami Gorge, a place associated with Matsuo Basho and Wakayama Bokusui, this modern hot spring ryokan overlooks the Mogami River. From various places within the facility, including guest rooms, large baths, lounges, terraces, and restaurants, you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery of the Mogami River throughout the seasons. For a limited time, drinks are available (paid) at the riverside lounge. The view of the magnificent Mogami River from your room is a prime seat, as if you have nature all to yourself.

Annex "Bokusui-an" (example room). Terrace of "Annex Bokusui-an" room with balcony.

#Theme 4 "Villages and Nature"

[Onoegawa Onsen] has a legend that Ono no Komachi opened it about 1200 years ago. Located in the Yonezawa area, the hometown of Yonezawa beef, it is characterized by its rural landscape of rice paddies and clear streams. Nearby natural spots like Miyama Gorge make it perfect for a summer trip enjoying famous hot springs, gourmet food, and nature.

Canoeing at Miyama Gorge

Active Summer Fair [Onoegawa Onsen] Accommodation: "Yutoku Jūbian Yamakawa"

Address: 2436 Onoegawa Town, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture A long-established ryokan with over 100 years of history in Onoegawa Onsen, one of the "Yonezawa Eight Hot Springs." It features free-flowing hot spring water and kaiseki meals incorporating local seasonal delicacies and carefully selected Yonezawa beef. Enjoy Yonezawa's unique gourmet food and famous hot springs to your heart's content, along with hospitality nurtured by tradition.

Yonezawa Beef A4 Rank Ribeye Sukishabu Set (example dish). Exterior of the renovated inn, a century-old ryokan.

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(Head Office) 1118-7 Sandogawa, Zao Onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture

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