Day trip bath

The nobori banner of Yu-yu is quite characteristic

ZAO Center Plaza has multiple stores such as restaurants, souvenir shops, and hot springs, but if you are looking for the day trip baths, the nobori banner of Yu-yu is a landmark!

As soon as you pass through the door behind the nobori banner you will see the entrance to the baths.

First, purchase a ticket

If you want to take a day trip bath at the Zao Center Plaza, you must first purchase a ticket”.

* The photo shows Mr. Ito, the sales manager. The tickets can be purchased at three locations: (1) restaurant, (2) shop , and (3) Front desk on the 2nd floor.

Where to buy ①: Restaurant

The restaurant “Fresgasse” is on the left when facing the baths.

This is the closest location to the baths to purchase the tickets.

Where to buy ②: Shop

The shop Dewa Confectionery Minori is on the right side of the baths.

You can also buy a ticket at the shop’s cash register.
* The photo is Mr. Ichikawa, a shop employee.

Purchase location ③: Front desk on the 2nd floor

If you go to the right from the entrance of the baths, there is a staircase, and if you go up you will find the Zao Center Plaza hotel’s front desk on your right.
* If you enter from the front entrance on the second floor of the building, you will find it right in front of you.

You can buy tickets at any time here, even when restaurants and shops are closed.
If you would like to purchase or rent towels, please come here too.
* This is Shikama-san working at the front desk.

[Fee][tax included]
Face towel (purchase): 200 yen
Bath towel (rental): 200 yen
* The above towels are not available at restaurants and shops.
* Zao Onsen towels, sports towels, etc. (300 yen and up) are also sold at the shop.

After purchasing a ticket

Once you have a ticket, put it in the slot and push the bar to access the bath area.

Men's bath ~ Open-air bath where you can enjoy the nature of the four seasons~

First of all, I would like to introduce the men’s bath.

Shoe shelves & coin lockers

After passing through the curtain, you will find the shoe shelves on your right and the locker on your left.
There are no lockers with locks in the Dressing space, so keep your valuables here.

Dressing room

Normally, undressing baskets are lined up in an orderly manner, but currently the number is halved to prevent COVID-19 infectious diseases.

Bath area

shower

There are 8 showers in total, but for the time being, every other chair is installed so that you can use it with a space.

Indoor bath

“Yu-yu” at “ZAO Center Plaza” has 100% indoor bath.
Yunohana (Yunohana) floats in the bathtub, and you can see its richness at a glance.

If you immerse yourself in your shoulders, your tiredness will disappear at once.

As you know, Zao Onsen is a hot spring with strong acidity.
Acidic hot springs are said to have a detoxifying effect, and are said to have the effect of excreting toxins in the body and detoxifying and sterilizing them.

Open-air bath

This is the Open-air bath.
Surrounded by greenery, it has a very airy atmosphere.

This time, I visited in early summer, but I recommend taking a bath while watching the autumn leaves and the Yukimi bath.

Washbasins / restroom

We are now keeping a distance between the Washbasins and the rest space so that they are not in close contact with each other.

Restrooms are also installed in this Dressing room.

Women's bath ~ Detox & sulfate spring that can be expected to have a beautiful skin effect ~

Next, I would like to introduce Women’s bath.

Lower foot box / Coin lockers

After passing through the curtain, you will find the Shoe shelf on your left and the locker on your right.
There are no lockers with locks in the Dressing space, so keep your valuables here.

Dressing room

As with Men’s bath, we are currently halving the number of undressing baskets to combat COVID-19 infections.

Bath area

shower

Indoor bath

Of course, the indoor bath of Women’s bath is 100% source.

Zao Onsen’s hot spring is a sulfate spring with a lot of sulfate ions that strengthens the skin-beautifying sulfur and elastic fibers of the skin to prevent wrinkles, even among the strongly acidic hot springs.

Therefore, you can expect a beautiful skin effect!

Open-air bath

Entering the open-air bath while watching the hydrangea in the summer and the snowy landscape in the winter makes you feel like you are in an extraordinary space at once.

This open-air bath is elegant during the day when you can feel the scenery and nature, but it is even more quaint at night when you are surrounded by a fantastic atmosphere.

Washbasins / restroom

After taking a bath slowly

At ZAO Center Plaza, there are 3 spaces where you can relax after taking a bath.

① Lobby in front of Front desk on the 2nd floor (free) ② Multipurpose hall (free) ③ Break room (charged)

I will introduce each of them.

Break space ①: Lobby in front of Front desk on the 2nd floor

From the lobby window, you can see Nakamori Slopes and the Central Ropeway on your right, and the Zao mountains in front of you.

Break space ②: Multipurpose hall

The flooring multi-purpose hall allows you to adjust the size and number of rooms according to the purpose of use.
At the time of the interview, it was partitioned as a room with tatami mats and a room with a table tennis table.

Use of the table tennis table is free.
Rackets are also available for rent, so if you wish, please contact the Front desk.
* It may not be available when there is a group reservation or in winter.

[Usage time] 10:00~16:00
[Usage fee] Free

Break rooms

This break room is equipped with a TV and kettle.

[Usage time] Use in units of 3 hours from 6:00
[Usage fee] Adult: 1,620 yen (tax and bathing fee included)
Child: 1,300 yen (tax and bathing fee included)
* 4 to 12 years old

<Caution> For the time being, this private room is not available for rental.

Feel free to visit Zao Onsen

Message from the staff

I received a message from Mr. Ito, the sales manager.

“It’s hard at the time of COVID-19, but Zao Onsen is a very comfortable place because the temperature is 5℃ lower than in Yamagata City.

We are also working hard, so please come visit us at Zao Onsen. “

The ZAO Center Plaza Yu-yu is well-located and well-equipped.

Why don’t you come stop by?

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