3934-18 Seki, Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture
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Cost per person
Free
Discover the source of Shirabu Onsen, located a short distance from Tengendai Ropeway Yumoto Station. A 100-meter walk through the forest, crossing the Otaru River, leads to the spring. The odorless, colorless sulfate spring gushes forth at a rate of 1500 liters per minute, supplying the local ryokans. Nearby, find seven Jizo statues erected every 100 years by locals to honor the spring's blessings, with the newest dating to 2012 and the oldest from 600 years ago. For directions, inquire at the nearby Forest Experience Exchange Center Shirabu.