Tsuta Onsen Ryokan - Natural Spring Onsen Bubbling from the Ground -

- Soak in the “1,000-year hidden hot spring” with free-flowing natural spring water direct from the source.

Our Onsen is a very rare “free-flowing from the source” bath, even in Japan. The bathtub is built directly above the spring source, and fresh water that has not been exposed to air wells up from the bottom of the tub. Enjoy this mystical retreat, long cherished by many writers, and experience our hidden hot spring with a thousand-year history.

Savor Aomori’s seasonal flavors with all five senses.

Enjoy simple, carefully prepared dishes made with seasonal local ingredients. We welcome you with fresh, in-season fish and vegetables throughout the year. Both dinner and breakfast are served in our restaurant, where you can feel the warmth of wood.

A Room beloved by literary masters, where you can feel the passage of time.

A Japanese-style Room wrapped in tranquility, offering a nostalgic, soothing warmth, and a Western-style Room that blends comfort while preserving its traditional charm. Outside the window, gentle seasonal scenery unfolds throughout the year. Enjoy your own way of staying in Rooms with distinct styles and character.

A warm and welcoming accommodation with a timeless presence dating back to the Heian period.

Tsuta Onsen is a secluded Accommodation nestled near the entrance to the Oirase Gorge in Aomori Prefecture. Records show that as early as the third year of Kyuan, a therapeutic bathing hut already existed here. Enjoy a nostalgic stay while experiencing this rare hidden Onsen, where hot spring water wells up from beneath your feet, and the breath of pristine nature with its clear flowing waters.