AkinomiyaSanso

An inn with a forest-bathing outdoor bath and a full-fledged sauna nestled in Akita Prefecture's oldest hot spring resort area

Akita Yuzawa City

"Akinomiya Sanso" is a hot spring inn in Akinomiya Onsenkyo, Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. Located in what is said to be Akita Prefecture's oldest hot spring resort area, it features spacious public baths of about 50 tsubo for both men and women. The spring water is a sodium chloride spring with abundant flow, known as a beauty bath with excellent heat-retention effects. It also has a full-fledged dry sauna with excellent perspiration and an icy cold premium cold plunge bath using well water that springs from the mountains. Bathing in the open air in the outdoor bath, with beautiful seasonal forest scenery stretching out before you, brings about an incomparable state of perfect relaxation.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Public Bath Akinomiya Onsen

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A spacious natural hot spring public bath with an open, airy feel, boasting an area of about 50 tsubo for both men and women combined. The sodium chloride spring, known for its abundant flow, is famous as a bath that keeps you warm, and the warmth after bathing lasts for a long time. In the indoor baths, there is a large main tub as well as a variety of baths such as a jacuzzi, a reclining bath, and a lukewarm bath. From the outdoor bath, you can fully enjoy the beautifully colored trees of the seasons, including maple leaves, along with a refreshing forest bathing experience.

Sauna

Dry Sauna

95°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity8people

Men'sWomen's

A full-fledged convection-style dry sauna adjoining the public bath. While the room is kept at a fairly high temperature, the humidity is maintained at a comfortable level, allowing for smooth perspiration without feeling short of breath. In a clean, calm interior scented with wood, you can quietly close your eyes and face the pleasant heat.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

12°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity2people

Flow-through
Men'sWomen's

An astonishingly cold, crystal-clear cold plunge bath located right in front of the sauna room. It uses abundant groundwater from the mountains, and depending on the season and the temperature, it becomes intensely cold, instantly cooling and awakening your heated body. The water is remarkably soft with a gentle feel on the skin, so you can enjoy an exceptional sense of refreshment even in the cold.

Business Hours

Monday
15:00〜10:00
Tuesday
15:00〜10:00
Wednesday
15:00〜10:00
Thursday
15:00〜10:00
Friday
15:00〜10:00
Saturday
15:00〜10:00
Sunday
15:00〜10:00
Holiday
15:00〜10:00
💡 [Day-use bathing] 10:30-20:00

Closed Days: None

Address

〒019-0321 1-1 Tonomae, Akinomiya, Yuzawa City, Akita 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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