[Aomori] From famous hot springs to secret hot springs! These are the recommended hot springs and famous hotels in Aomori Prefecture!

Aomori Prefecture, located in the northernmost part of the Tohoku region, is an area where the cold can be felt even more severe. When traveling to Aomori Prefecture, you'll want to warm up your body in a hot spring. There are hot springs all over the prefecture, so why not stop by the one that interests you? This time we will introduce three recommended hot spring resorts and three inns.

Asamushi Onsen

Asamushi Onsen, which has a long history dating back to the Heian period, is located in an area overlooking the sea, and is particularly busy in the summer with people enjoying swimming and yachting.

There are many sightseeing spots such as Asamushi Aquarium and Asamushi Onsen Forest Park, and many people visit with their families.
Asamushi Onsen is so well-known that it is called the ``Atami of Tohoku,'' and the chloride spring quality is said to be effective against rheumatism and neuralgia.

The inns are located around Asamushi Onsen Station, so transportation access is good.

Recommended inn in Asamushi Onsen “Tsubakikan, an inn connected to Shiko Munakata”

Tsubakikan, an inn associated with Shiko Munakata, was used by Shiko Munakata, a world-famous printmaker from Aomori Prefecture, as a place for his creative activities. Even now, Shiko Munakata's works are displayed throughout the museum, and you can listen to his lectures every Saturday and Sunday night.

The hot spring that gushes out from within the premises is called Tsubaki no Yu, and the attraction is that you can enjoy fresh hot spring water flowing straight from the source from nine sources in the large communal bath within the hotel.

There are also dishes that use this hot spring source, and you will be satisfied with the taste unique to Asamushi Onsen.

Tsubakikan＜Information＞

  • Name: Tsubakikan
  • Address: 14 Asamushi Uchino, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture 039-3501
  • Phone number: 017-752-3341
  • Official URL: http://www.810215.com/

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Lake Towada Hot Spring Village

Towadako Onsen Village in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture has four hot springs: Yakeyama, Tsuta, Yachi, and Sarukura.

The most famous is Yaeyama Onsen, which is a tourist base for Lake Towada and Oirase Stream, but Yachi Onsen, which boasts a history of about 400 years, is counted as one of Japan's three great secret hot springs, so hot spring connoisseurs should definitely check it out. I would like to go there. If you are thinking of visiting various hot springs, please give this place a try.

Recommended inn in Lake Towada hot spring village “Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel”

The Hoshino Resorts chain of hotels is especially popular with women, and is famous as the only mountain stream resort hotel in Japan.

The mountain stream open-air bath, which was just renovated in 2017, is located in the Oirase forest, and listening to the murmuring of the mountain stream will relax your body and mind. There is also a mixed open-air bath in the outdoor bath. Aomori Ringo Kitchen, a restaurant where you can enjoy plenty of Aomori's famous apples, is also popular.

Oirase Keiryu Hotel <Information>

  • Name: Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel
  • Address: 231 Okuse Tochikubo, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture 034-0301
  • Phone number: 0570-073-022
  • Official URL: http://www.oirase-keiryuu.jp/

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Sukayu Onsen

Sukayu Onsen is recommended for those who want to fully enjoy hot springs while enjoying the magnificent scenery of Mt. Hakkoda.

The hot springs that originate from the volcanoes of the Hakkoda Mountains are highly acidic and are said to be effective against skin diseases and women's diseases. The 1,000-nin bath, which is made entirely of cypress wood, is also famous for its mixed bathing. Sukayu Onsen, which is located in an area with heavy snowfall, is perfect for warming up your cold body.

Recommended accommodation in Sukayu Onsen “Sukayu Onsen Ryokan”

Many people enjoy Sukayu Onsen on a day trip, but lodging facilities are also available on the grounds of Sukayu Onsen.

This accommodation is designated as the first national hot spring resort, and is divided into ``Building I'' and ``Building 7,'' so choose the one that suits your preference. At the restaurant, you can order Sukayu soba, a specialty of Sukayu. You will be able to soothe the fatigue of your travels in this calmly designed inn.

Sukayu Onsen Ryokan＜Information＞

  • Name: Sukayu Onsen Ryokan
  • Address: 50 Sugayuzawa, Arakawa Minami Arakawayama National Forest, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, 030-0111
  • Phone number: 017-738-6400
  • Official URL: http://www.sukayu.jp/

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summary

All of the hot springs in Aomori Prefecture are surrounded by nature, and you can enjoy a relaxing soak in the bathtub. However, some facilities may not be open during the winter, so we recommend that you check before staying. Visiting the various baths, including open-air baths and mixed baths, is sure to leave you with good memories.

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