NewAkanHotel

A sky-high spa blending into Lake Akan and the sky, plus a spectacular löyly sauna scented with birch

Hokkaido Kushiro City

New Akan Hotel is a hot spring resort hotel standing by the shores of Lake Akan, the mysterious lake in Akan Town, Kushiro City, Hokkaido. Its biggest attraction is the Sky Garden Spa on the hotel rooftop, 30 m above ground. From there, guests can take in a 360-degree panoramic view of Lake Akan and Mt. Oakan and enjoy an infinity experience where the lake and sky seem to become one. On the top-floor 9th-floor large bath, there is a sauna with self-löyly and a view of Lake Akan through its large windows, creating a soothing space scented with natural birch. It also features a superb cold plunge bath made luxuriously with Kushiro Akan Hyakunensui, a precious local water from Akan.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Large Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A panoramic large bath on the 9th floor of the Shangri-La Wing, 30 m above ground. The men’s bath, Unkai, is a rock bath with glass walls overlooking the lake, while the women’s bath, Tenbu, is a marble bath inspired by ancient Rome. Guests can fully enjoy the mellow simple hot spring, a mildly hypotonic, high-temperature spring, while looking out over the spectacular scenery of Akan, and relax for a long soak in the semi-open-air bath while feeling the pleasant breeze.

Rooftop Sky Garden Spa

TypeNatural Hot Spring

An infinity-edge spa on the hotel rooftop where Lake Akan and the sky seem to merge into one. While overlooking a vast 360-degree panorama of Akan, guests can enjoy the luxurious hot spring together, wearing swimsuits or the free bathing wear provided. From the depths of winter to the fresh green season, this one-of-a-kind scenic spa lets you experience Akan’s seasonal nature with your whole body.

Sauna

Self-löyly Sauna

90°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity20people

Men'sWomen's

A spacious, three-tier L-shaped dry sauna in the top-floor 9th-floor large bath. Huge windows offer an overwhelming view of Lake Akan, Mt. Oakan, and the birch forest. Natural birch is installed inside, and when you perform self-löyly with the hotel’s original aroma water, the pleasant scent of birch and bursts of hot steam fill the room at once, bringing deep relaxation and heavy sweating.

Cold Bath

Kushiro Akan Hyakunensui Cold Plunge Bath

14°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity4people

Flow-through
Men'sWomen's

A luxurious cold plunge bath located right in front of the sauna room. It uses Kushiro Akan Hyakunensui as the source water, which is said to have come from rain and snow that fell on Mt. Meakan and were slowly naturally filtered over nearly 100 years before springing forth. The water quality, enriched by nature’s bounty, is exceptionally clear and cold, tightening the body warmed in the sauna and offering an excellent cooling-down experience.

Business Hours

Monday
12:00〜09:00
Tuesday
12:00〜09:00
Wednesday
12:00〜09:00
Thursday
12:00〜09:00
Friday
12:00〜09:00
Saturday
12:00〜09:00
Sunday
12:00〜09:00
Holiday
12:00〜09:00
💡 [Day-use bathing] 12:00–17:00 (please check for weekends, public holidays, and specific periods. The Sky Garden Spa is also available. Free rental of bathing wear is available.)

Closed Days: None

Address

2-8-8 Akancho, Akan Onsen, Kushiro City, Hokkaido 085-0467

View on Google Maps

Website

http://www.newakanhotel.co.jp/
Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

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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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