A peaceful inn nestled at the foot of the Ōu Mountains, where you can relax in a spacious bath and a cold plunge bath newly added in 2024
Akita Misato Town
"Chihata Onsen Sun R" is a hot spring accommodation facility located at the foot of the Ōu Mountains in Misato Town, Akita Prefecture. From the large bath, which has glass walls on all sides, guests can take in a sweeping panorama of magnificent nature that changes with the seasons. The sauna room is a dry sauna with steady heat that feels pleasantly comfortable, and BGM playing in the quiet, TV-free space invites deep relaxation. In March 2024, a much-anticipated cold plunge bath was newly added, and its crisp chill instantly firms up your heated body after the sauna. Outdoor air bathing is also possible in the open-air bath, where you can feel the refreshing air of Ōu and enjoy a blissful totonou experience.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A natural sodium-sulfate hot spring. The water has a smooth feel and is said to help relieve muscle pain and joint pain. From the large bath with glass walls on all sides, you can enjoy the scenery spreading across the foothills of the Ōu Mountains and fully appreciate a liberating bathing experience.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity10people
A full-fledged dry sauna wrapped in steady heat. BGM plays in the quiet, TV-free space, allowing you to face yourself and sweat at your own pace. In this clean and comfortable room, you can relax both body and mind.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity2people
With a relatively low water temperature setting, it cools down your heated body after the sauna in an instant. Its crisp chill feels great and delivers a refreshing reset.
Closed Days: None
Hotokezawa-210-1 Kanezawahigashine, Misato, Semboku District, Akita 019-1522, Japan
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.
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A peaceful inn nestled at the foot of the Ōu Mountains, where you can relax in a spacious bath and a cold plunge bath newly added in 2024
Akita Misato Town
"Chihata Onsen Sun R" is a hot spring accommodation facility located at the foot of the Ōu Mountains in Misato Town, Akita Prefecture. From the large bath, which has glass walls on all sides, guests can take in a sweeping panorama of magnificent nature that changes with the seasons. The sauna room is a dry sauna with steady heat that feels pleasantly comfortable, and BGM playing in the quiet, TV-free space invites deep relaxation. In March 2024, a much-anticipated cold plunge bath was newly added, and its crisp chill instantly firms up your heated body after the sauna. Outdoor air bathing is also possible in the open-air bath, where you can feel the refreshing air of Ōu and enjoy a blissful totonou experience.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A natural sodium-sulfate hot spring. The water has a smooth feel and is said to help relieve muscle pain and joint pain. From the large bath with glass walls on all sides, you can enjoy the scenery spreading across the foothills of the Ōu Mountains and fully appreciate a liberating bathing experience.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeInfrared Heater
Capacity10people
A full-fledged dry sauna wrapped in steady heat. BGM plays in the quiet, TV-free space, allowing you to face yourself and sweat at your own pace. In this clean and comfortable room, you can relax both body and mind.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity2people
With a relatively low water temperature setting, it cools down your heated body after the sauna in an instant. Its crisp chill feels great and delivers a refreshing reset.
Closed Days: None
Hotokezawa-210-1 Kanezawahigashine, Misato, Semboku District, Akita 019-1522, Japan
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