Semi Onsen

• Yamagata
• Sightseeing
• Accommodation
• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter

Semi Onsen, situated along the Oguni River in Mogami Town, Yamagata Prefecture, is a legendary hot spring resort where it is said that Minamoto no Yoshitsune's party, fleeing from his brother Yoritomo, heard the first cry of his child, and Benkei struck the rocks to bring forth the spring water. The town is lined with atmospheric inns and public baths that retain traces of history. Visitors can experience traditional Japanese healing culture through various bathing styles, such as footbaths enjoyed while listening to the murmuring river and the Fukashi-yu steam bath, a rare type of sauna using natural hot spring vapors. It is a perfect hidden retreat for history enthusiasts, where one can explore historical sites associated with Yoshitsune while immersing themselves in a mystical tale woven from legends and the nature of the quiet mountains.