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Major city · Japan

Onogawa Onsen

Stay 1 night for hot‑spring hopping; add a half‑day ski or firefly walk. Arrive via Yonezawa station, bus 20 min.

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Onogawa Onsen is a small hot‑spring village in Yamagata with radon‑rich baths, a modest ski slope and summer firefly walks. One night covers the Yumeguri Plan (three baths) and a short activity; a second night adds ski or extra hikes.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
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Best months
Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Aug for fireflies, Apr–May for mild hiking
avoid Jan‑Feb heavy snow may close roads; check bus schedule in winter
Airport
SDJ
Nights
1

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Rules in force · 5
  • East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
  • East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
  • Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
  • Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
  • Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Onogawa Onsen, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

radon‑rich hot springsYumeguri Plan bath ticketpublic ski coursefirefly viewing
Airports
SDJ Sendai Airport (≈2 h by train to Yonezawa, then bus)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Care

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Care

    4°C (39°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  5. May

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    5°C (41°F)

Best: Mar–Aug, Dec. Mixed: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Aug (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Onogawa Onsen: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−5°C (23°F)

8 rd

Feb

4°C (39°F)

−3°C (27°F)

7 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

1°C (34°F)

9 rd

Apr

15°C (59°F)

6°C (43°F)

10 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

11 rd

Jun

24°C (75°F)

15°C (59°F)

12 rd

Jul

27°C (81°F)

19°C (66°F)

13 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

20°C (68°F)

12 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

16°C (61°F)

11 rd

Oct

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

Nov

12°C (54°F)

4°C (39°F)

8 rd

Dec

5°C (41°F)

−1°C (30°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

On foot; the village is compact. Bus from Yonezawa runs every ~2 h (8:05‑18:35) – ¥600.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Shirabu Onsen

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Bus back to Yonezawa then local bus, ≈30 min total

Another hot‑spring area 10 km (6.2 mi) away.

Yonezawa city

go

Door to door: 5 min

5 min walk or bus from village center

Town centre, shops and tourist office.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Kajikasō

Traditional inn, outdoor & indoor baths, private bath optional; ¥8,000 per person; free daily bus transfer from Yonezawa station

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
Mid
¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
High
¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Yumeguri Plan (3 baths)¥1,000 (≈ US$7)
Bus Yonezawa → Onogawa¥600 (≈ US$5)
Public ski course¥3,210 (≈ US$25) per day

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Onogawa is low‑risk; main concerns are icy paths in winter and occasional bus delays—ask locals about current conditions.
  • Bus service is infrequent; miss it and taxi costs ¥3,000 (≈ US$25) (check).
  • Hot‑spring hours may be limited (noon‑4 pm at some inns).
  • Winter snow can block the shrine and foot‑bath paths.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire and ambulance
119
Japan Visitor Hotline (English)
050-3816-2787

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Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119
  • Japan Visitor Hotline (English)050-3816-2787

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Onogawa Onsen. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Aug for fireflies, Apr–May for mild hiking · avoid Jan‑Feb heavy snow may close roads; check bus schedule in winter · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

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