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Onogawa Onsen – 7 Local Experiences

Onogawa Bean Sprout Harvest Experience

Onogawa Onsen Morning Breakfast Project

Onsen Musume Talk Live

The Onogawa Onsen Tourism Association will host a series of events as part of the
“Onogawa Onsen Visitor Experience Expansion Project.”

♨️ Onogawa Onsen – 7 Local Experiences

📅 Date:
From Saturday, December 13, 2025

💰 Price:
¥11,000 (tax included)
(7 experiences + special perks)

Early-bird offer (First 30 participants):
¥9,900 (tax included)
(7 experiences + special perks)


👘 Experience ①: Stroll the Town in a Yukata of Your Choice

  • Choose your favorite colorful yukata and enjoy a walk around town
  • Receive a Kawagasaso original souvenir 🎁
  • Reception: Kawagasaso
  • Duration: Approx. 30 minutes

🍶 Experience ②: Sake Tasting Experience

  • Choose 4 types from 8 local Yamagata sake varieties to taste and compare
  • Snacks include Yonezawa beef salami
  • For children or non-drinkers: homemade pudding and amazake made by a local koji producer
  • Reception: Azumaso
  • Duration: 15–20 minutes

♨️ Experience ③: Hot Spring–Heated Stone Spa Experience

  • Relax and refresh your body and mind in a natural stone spa heated by onsen energy
  • Enjoy a soothing sweat experience using the power of hot springs
  • Reception: Takasagoya
  • Duration: Approx. 60 minutes
  • Available Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Includes: Towel, bath towel, and stone spa wear (samue)

🎨 Experience ④: Traditional Bell Painting Experience

  • Paint your own design on a traditional ceramic bell (dobell)
  • A fun hands-on cultural experience and a perfect souvenir
  • Reception: Suzu no Yado Tofuyaryokan
  • Duration: Approx. 60 minutes

🥚 Experience ⑤: Onsen Egg Making Experience

  • Make your own onsen eggs using real hot spring water and Yonezawa safflower eggs
  • Choose your preferred softness and enjoy them hot and fresh on the spot
  • Reception: Suzu no Yado Tofuyaryokan
  • Duration: Approx. 30 minutes

📿 Experience ⑥: Beitou Stone Bracelet Making

  • Create your own bracelet using Beitou Stone, a rare stone popular in Taiwan
  • This stone contains mineral components from Beitou Hot Spring, which has cultural ties with Yonezawa
  • A meaningful hands-on experience combining wellness and international exchange
  • Reception: Koshi Daikokuten Main Temple
  • Duration: 30–60 minutes

🍦 Experience ⑦: Soy Milk Soft-Serve Swirl Experience

  • Operate the soft-serve machine yourself and make your own soy milk soft-serve
  • Enjoy it fresh and take home a commemorative cup
  • Made with generous amounts of locally grown edamame called “Hiden Daizu”
  • Reception: Sato Tofu Shop
  • Duration: About 2 minutes

🔗 Reservation Information

For Japanese guests:
Reservations via STORES only
https://coubic.com/onogawa

For Taiwanese guests:
Available soon on KKday (sales will start once ready)

🌱 Onogawa Bean Sprout Harvest Experience Tour

  • Visit a local bean sprout growing facility in Onogawa Onsen
  • Learn how bean sprouts are grown and enjoy a hands-on harvesting experience

📅 Date:
January 5 (Mon) – January 31 (Sat), 2026

⏰ Start Time:
Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat / Sun: 10:00 AM
Tue / Thu: 4:00 PM

💰 Price:
Adults: ¥2,500
Children: ¥1,200
(Tax included / Experience fee + 1 bag of bean sprouts)

📝 Reservation:
Book online via free reservation site
https://tol-app.jp/s/onogawa-mamemoyashi

Or reserve by phone at Azumaso
Payment must be made on-site at Azumaso (cash only)

📌 Notes:

  • Reservations open from December 15
  • Booking required at least 2 days in advance
  • Limited to 8 participants per day

🍙 Onogawa Onsen Morning Breakfast Project

  • A breakfast service open to guests staying at other ryokan as well
  • A simple and comforting Japanese-style breakfast to start your day

📅 Date:
From November 19, every Sunday

⏰ Time:
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

📍 Location:
Hoju no Yu
(Reservation required / Phone: 0238-32-2214)

💰 Price:
Adults: ¥850
(2 rice balls & miso soup)

🎤 Onsen Musume Talk Live

  • A special talk live event featuring voice actresses from Onsen Musume 🌸

✨ Guests:

  • Natsumi Murakami (Onogawa Komachi)
  • Hina Aoki (Tamana Manami)
  • Rin Tateishi (Bessho Aizen)
  • Aguri Onishi (Wajima Kasane)

🔗 Official Website: Onsen Musume Official Site


📅 Date:
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Two performances

⏰ Schedule:
Session 1
Doors Open: 1:00 PM
Show Starts: 1:30 PM
Ends: 2:15 PM

Session 2
Doors Open: 4:00 PM
Show Starts: 4:30 PM
Ends: 5:45 PM

📍 Venue:
Yonezawa Civic Cultural Hall


🎟️ Ticket Sales:

  • Fan Club advance sales now available
  • General sales start January 17

📞 Contact:
Onogawa Onsen
Suzu no Yado Tofuyaryokan
Naoto Endo
TEL: 090-7326-1692

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