Nyuto Onsen

Nyuto Onsen is a set of ryokan with onsens in the mountains of eastern Akita prefecture. The area is known for the thermal baths in its eight ryokans, some of which are traditional and rustic. With a history of over 300 years, Tsurunoyu is the oldest and most famous inn in Nyuto Onsen. The name Nyuto Onsen means “hot source of nipple” and comes from the suggestive form of nearby Mount Nyuto. All the thermal baths in Nyuto Onsen belong to the ryokan and are not only available for guests staying, but also for excursionists at certain times and for a small entrance fee. Most ryokans have mixed outdoor baths. As part of Towada-Hachimantai National Park, Nyuto Onsen is a 30-minute bus ride through the mountains above the picturesque lake of caldera Tazawako, Japan’s deepest lake. Some other spa towns and hiking trails are also in the vicinity of Tazawako and Nyuto Onsen.

Tsurunoyu Onsen

Tsurunoyu is the oldest active ryokan in Nyuto Onsen. Some of its rooms date from the Edo period (1603-1867) and offer a rustic and authentic stay with an irritated fireplace. The large mixed outdoor bath is emblematic of the region, and there are also unisex indoor baths.

The entrance costs 600 yen per day.

Tsurunoyu Onsen – Yamanoyado

A more recent addition to Tsurunoyu, Yamanoyado is located along the road leading to the original hostel and includes all the comforts of a modern ryokan. Yamanoyado baths use water from the same source as Tsurunoyu, and guests also have free access to the famous baths of the original hostel 1.5 km away.

Kuroyu Onsen

Another rustic ryokan, Kuroyu offers several indoor and outdoor baths, including a mixed outdoor bath with a beautiful view of sunset. The accommodation varies from small Spartan rooms with tatami with shared bathrooms to an old farm located away from the main buildings.

The entrance costs 600 yen per day.

Taenoyu Onsen

Taenoyu Onsen is a modern and well-equipped ryokan located on the edge of the Sendatsu River. It features a mixed outdoor bath overlooking a waterfall, as well as unmixed indoor baths.

The entrance costs 800 yen per day.

Ganiba Onsen

Ganiba Onsen is a modern ryokan with a large, isolated and mixed outdoor bath, located just steps from the main buildings. Unmixed indoor baths are also available.

The entrance costs 600 yen per day.

Onsen d’Ogama

The main building of Ogama Onsen is a wooden school that has been transformed into a modern ryokan. It has separate baths by sex, and male and female spaces include an indoor bath and an outdoor bath. There is also an ashiyu (foot bath) at the front.

The entrance costs 600 yen per day.

Onsen de Magoroku

Magoroku Onsen is another rustic ryokan located on the main road between Ogama and Kuroyu Onsen. It requires a short hike to get there and has several baths, including a large outdoor bath reserved for women.

The entrance costs 520 yen per day.

Kyukamura Nyuto Onsenkyo

This modern hotel style ryokan is one of the newest facilities in Nyuto Onsen. It has large indoor baths and covered outdoor baths separated by sex. The ryokan is in front of a park with natural trails.

To Nyuto Onsen

Take a bus from Tazawako Train Station in Nyuto Onsen (50 minutes, 840 yen, departures every hour), which stops near most of the ryokans except for Tsurunoyu, Kuroyu and Magorokuyu.

To get to Tsurunoyu, get off at the “Tsurunoyu Onsen Iriguchi” bus stop, where you will need 45 minutes on foot to reach the old hostel. Guests staying must get off at the Arupa Komakusa bus stop (35 minutes, 630 yen) to be taken care of by the ryokan. If you arrive by car, free parking is available in front of both hostels.

To reach Magoroku and Kuroyu Onsen, take the bus to the “Nyuto Onsen” bus stop, where there is a 10 to 15 minute walk to the ryokans. Kuryu Onsen will pick up the people staying at the Nyuto Onsen bus stop if the arrangements are made in advance. If you arrive by car, free parking is available near each ryokan.

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