AjigasawaOnsenSuigunnoYado

An inn with a fossil seawater hot spring and an authentic ship-shaped open-air bath, where ancient seawater from 300,000 years ago bubbles up

Aomori Ajigasawa Town

Suigun no Yado at Ajigasawa Onsen is an inn in Ajigasawa Town, Nishitsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture, steeped in medieval romance. Here, you can luxuriate in a rare fossil seawater hot spring, where seawater from 300,000 years ago bubbles up from the ground and is exceptionally rich in salt, offering excellent warmth retention and moisturizing benefits, all enjoyed through lavish natural free-flowing spring water. In the large public bath, you will find unique facilities inspired by the history of the Ando navy, which once played an active role in the Sea of Japan, including a ship-shaped open-air bath and a meditation foot bath with stones laid across the bottom. It also features an authentic high-temperature dry sauna and a spacious cold plunge bath, creating a stay where historical romance and exceptional refreshment come together.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Large Public Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A spacious indoor bath where you can fully unwind from your travel fatigue in a relaxed setting. Here, you can luxuriate in a fossil seawater hot spring, where ancient seawater from 300,000 years ago bubbles up from the ground, enjoyed as lavish natural free-flowing spring water. Its extremely high salt content gives the water a feel reminiscent of natural thalassotherapy, or marine therapy. The hot spring is known for its outstanding heat retention and moisturizing effects, and the warmth lingers long after you leave the bath.

Open-Air Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A unique open-air bath shaped like a ship, designed in homage to the history of the Ando navy, which was active in medieval times. Precious fossil seawater hot spring water bubbling up on the grounds is poured in freely, and the bath is divided into a hot bath and a meditation foot bath lined with small stones. You can soak while feeling the pleasant massage effect on the soles of your feet, let the sea breeze brush your cheeks, and at night gaze up at a clear, star-filled sky for a deeply restorative experience.

Guest Room Open-Air Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A luxurious private open-air bath with natural free-flowing spring water, available in special rooms such as Yukurabito Club, with some rooms offering a semi-open-air style. This is a supreme space where you can enjoy the ancient seawater hot spring whenever you like, for as long as you like, without anyone disturbing you. Some rooms are designed to be barrier-free, allowing everyone to enjoy the famous waters with peace of mind. Soak quietly in the bath and enjoy an exceptional private stay filled with the clean air of the Sea of Japan coast and a gentle sense of time.

Sauna

Dry Sauna

95°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity5people

Men'sWomen's

A compact yet powerfully hot authentic high-temperature dry sauna, located in the large public baths for both men and women. The seating is arranged in two tiers, and although there is no TV, the quiet atmosphere allows the dry heat from the convection stove filled with stones to penetrate deep into the body and efficiently trigger a surge of sweat. A slight amount of moisture from the bathing area enters the room, creating a pleasant sense of immersion and refreshment.

Cold Bath

Cold Plunge Bath

17°C

Water QualityTap Water

Capacity5people

Men'sWomen's

A spacious, horizontally long cold plunge bath with ample room, located inside the large public bath. The water is set to a pleasantly cool temperature and gently envelops the body, helping to neatly and effectively cool down a body heated by the powerful sauna heat. You can stretch out your legs and soak deeply and comfortably, making it ideal for alternating hot and cold bathing. After cooling down, it is recommended to relax in the atmospheric open-air space while feeling the sea breeze.

Business Hours

Monday
05:00〜23:00
Tuesday
05:00〜23:00
Wednesday
05:00〜23:00
Thursday
05:00〜23:00
Friday
05:00〜23:00
Saturday
05:00〜23:00
Sunday
05:00〜23:00
Holiday
05:00〜23:00
💡 Day-use bathing: 08:00-21:00

Closed Days: None

Address

038-2761 26-1 Shimotomita, Maitocho, Ajigasawa Town, Nishitsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

Tattoos in the Communal Bath
Unknown (Please Check)

The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.

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