Ginzan onsen is a surreal experience of bathing and relaxation. Centuries of ritual are packed into

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Explore Ginzan Onsen, a historic hot spring town in Yamagata, and discover Fujiya Ryokan, a Kengo Kuma-designed inn that blends traditional Japanese bathing rituals with contemporary architecture.

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Ginzan Onsen
Obanazawa
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A historic hot spring town nestled in the mountains of Yamagata, known for its charming riverside row of wooden ryokan. It's a place where centuries of Japanese bathing culture and healing rituals are deeply embedded.
Ginzan Onsen, Ginzanshinhata, Obanazawa, Yamagata 999-4333, Japan
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Fujiya Ryokan
Japanese inn · Obanazawa
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Genteel hot spring inn next to the river featuring included meals & a 24-hour communal bathhouse.
Fujiya, 443 Ginzanshinhata, Obanazawa, Yamagata 999-4333, Japan
- Fujiya Ryokan facade — The facade of Fujiya Ryokan was restored using original timber from the century-old inn, blending seamlessly with the traditional wooden ryokan along the river. The new wooden frames open up the building, creating a harmonious balance between old and new.
- Central atrium — A quiet central atrium designed to filter light and sound, creating a tranquil atmosphere. The space is wrapped in shadows by a bamboo screen made of 1.2 million slivers, enhancing the sense of calm and privacy for the bathing rituals within.
- Private onsen bath — A private bathing space within Fujiya Ryokan, designed to allow the body to slow and society to briefly reset. The architecture mirrors the quiet ritual of bathing, creating a deeply immersive and healing experience.