Nyuto Onsen Tsuru no Yu
A long-established inn in Nyuto Onsen, famous as one of Japan's most pristine hidden hot springs. The milky-white outdoor bath and thatched roof create a charming, atmospheric setting.
Located in Nyuto Onsen in Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, 'Tsuru no Yu' is a secluded inn that has continuously operated since the Edo period. Its distinctive milky-white sulfur spring feeds a mixed-gender outdoor bath renowned nationwide for snow viewing in winter. The thatched-roof main building was historically used as a hot spring retreat by the lords of the Akita domain. The inn also offers mountain delicacies including wild yam hot pot and grilled char, showcasing the region's natural bounty. So popular that reservations are booked months in advance, the inn also welcomes day visitors. Soaking in these waters amid the quiet of nature provides moments of pure bliss.
Access
Approximately 50 minutes by bus from JR Tazawa Lake Station
Hours
チェックイン15:00 / 日帰り10:00〜15:00
Budget
12,000〜18,000円（1泊2食）