Nyuto Onsen
About This Destination
Nyuto Onsen is a remote hot spring village deep in the mountains of Akita Prefecture, consisting of seven distinct inns each with their own unique spring source. The most famous, Tsurunoyu, dates back over 350 years and features a mixed outdoor bath surrounded by beech forest with milky white water. Each onsen has different mineral compositions producing waters ranging from milky white to clear, with various therapeutic properties. The rustic thatched-roof buildings of Tsurunoyu and the lamp-lit atmosphere of Ganiba Onsen transport visitors back to another era. A convenient shuttle bus connects all seven inns, and visitors can purchase a pass to bathe at each one. In winter, the snow-covered landscape and steaming outdoor baths create unforgettable scenes.
Location
Prefecture: Akita
Address: Senboku, Akita, Japan
Nearest Station: Tazawako Station
Best time to visit: Winter for snowy outdoor baths and autumn for foliage; a rustic secluded hot spring retreat year-round
Visitor Information
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Food Options: Each ryokan serves traditional Japanese kaiseki meals featuring local mountain vegetables, river fish, and Akita specialties like kiritanpo hot pot.
Access
Akita, Japan
Get DirectionsFrequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Nyuto Onsen?
From Tokyo, take the Akita Shinkansen to Tazawako Station, then a bus toward Nyuto Onsenkyo (about 50 minutes).
What is Nyuto Onsen known for?
It is a cluster of seven secluded mountain ryokan with milky, sulphur-rich waters. Tsurunoyu is the oldest and most famous, with a mixed open-air bath.
Is there an onsen-hopping pass at Nyuto?
Yes, the 'yu-meguri' pass lets staying guests bathe at all seven inns, and a shuttle connects them, which is handy in the deep winter snow.
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