Free-flowing source hot water and two kinds of saunas surrounded by the scent of cypress
Akita Odate City
"Odate Pokapoka Onsen" is a community-oriented day-use hot spring facility in Odate City, Akita Prefecture. It is open from 5:30 a.m. until late at night, and serves as a place of relaxation for local residents. Its proud natural hot spring is 100% free-flowing source water from a sodium-calcium sulfate-chloride spring, with a hot temperature setting that warms you right to the core. The sauna area features two types of saunas, a dry sauna and a mist sauna. The cypress bath emits a soothing woody aroma, and after the sauna you can cool down in the cold plunge bath for a deeply relaxing experience. With an adjacent hotel, golf practice range, fitness facilities, and more, it is a versatile facility that can be enjoyed in many ways.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A natural hot spring with sodium-calcium sulfate-chloride water. It is offered as 100% free-flowing source water, and its defining feature is the hot temperature. The bath tubs made with cypress have a pleasant fragrance and enhance relaxation. It is a famous spring said to be effective for arteriosclerosis, cuts, and more.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity8people
A mild-temperature dry sauna where you can enjoy perspiration at your own pace over a long period of time. Heat from the far-infrared heater penetrates deep into your body, letting you work up a pleasant sweat. In the clean interior, it is a space where you can relax at your own pace.
Sauna TypeSteam Sauna
Capacity5people
A mist sauna where gentle steam envelops your entire body. The low temperature is easy on the body, and you can warm up gently while moisturizing your skin. Recommended for those who do not like dry saunas, or when you want to refresh yourself slowly.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity2people
A cold plunge bath that gently tightens up your body after the sauna. The pleasantly chilled water brings a refreshing sense of coolness. Combined with alternating hot and cold bathing in the cypress bath, it offers an exhilarating refreshment experience.
Closed Days: None
Bettei, 4-4-34 Shimizu, Odate City, Akita Prefecture 017-0046
Gender Access
Gender Separated
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Free-flowing source hot water and two kinds of saunas surrounded by the scent of cypress
Akita Odate City
"Odate Pokapoka Onsen" is a community-oriented day-use hot spring facility in Odate City, Akita Prefecture. It is open from 5:30 a.m. until late at night, and serves as a place of relaxation for local residents. Its proud natural hot spring is 100% free-flowing source water from a sodium-calcium sulfate-chloride spring, with a hot temperature setting that warms you right to the core. The sauna area features two types of saunas, a dry sauna and a mist sauna. The cypress bath emits a soothing woody aroma, and after the sauna you can cool down in the cold plunge bath for a deeply relaxing experience. With an adjacent hotel, golf practice range, fitness facilities, and more, it is a versatile facility that can be enjoyed in many ways.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A natural hot spring with sodium-calcium sulfate-chloride water. It is offered as 100% free-flowing source water, and its defining feature is the hot temperature. The bath tubs made with cypress have a pleasant fragrance and enhance relaxation. It is a famous spring said to be effective for arteriosclerosis, cuts, and more.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity8people
A mild-temperature dry sauna where you can enjoy perspiration at your own pace over a long period of time. Heat from the far-infrared heater penetrates deep into your body, letting you work up a pleasant sweat. In the clean interior, it is a space where you can relax at your own pace.
Sauna TypeSteam Sauna
Capacity5people
A mist sauna where gentle steam envelops your entire body. The low temperature is easy on the body, and you can warm up gently while moisturizing your skin. Recommended for those who do not like dry saunas, or when you want to refresh yourself slowly.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity2people
A cold plunge bath that gently tightens up your body after the sauna. The pleasantly chilled water brings a refreshing sense of coolness. Combined with alternating hot and cold bathing in the cypress bath, it offers an exhilarating refreshment experience.
Closed Days: None
Bettei, 4-4-34 Shimizu, Odate City, Akita Prefecture 017-0046
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more