Relax and rejuvenate with the Beauty Hot Spring and Forest Therapy Road.
Yuze Onsen Village stretches along the gorge of the clear Yoneshiro River. Said to have been named for its abundant hot water—so plentiful that it even springs up from the river shallows—this Onsen area is also highly popular as a “beauty bath” thanks to its skin-friendly mineral quality. Selected as one of the New Akita 30 Scenic Views, Yuze Gorge is also certified as a Forest Therapy Road with proven relaxation benefits, attracting guests who visit each year in search of healing. It also offers convenient access to Oyu Stone Circles, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site “Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan.”
Ever since our first stay two years ago, we’ve loved this place and have been coming back every year for a two-night Multiple Night Stay—three years in a row.It seems seasonal, but they had a festival-style stamp rally for kids, which was a great touch and kept our child happily entertained. It also happens to be our child’s birthday around this time, so celebrating here has become our family tradition.The Onsen temperature, the Room size, and overall layout all feel “just right.” There’s also a late-night tantanmen service we always look forward to—though this time we were too full after dinner to enjoy it, which was a shame!The building seems to have some history, but everything is spotless and well maintained, so it never feels old. Above all, it’s incredibly comfortable—a wonderful Accommodation where our whole family can truly relax. Whenever we go to Akita, this is the only place we choose.
I have stayed here several times since the Hime-no-Yu days, and I feel it has improved each time. I stayed for two nights, and the dinner menu was excellent. The breakfast buffet also had a great variety, and I ended up eating too much in the morning.If I had to mention one thing, the late-night soba tantanmen was the red version on both nights—I think it would be better if it changed daily. Also, while the Room seems well maintained with clean wallpaper and such, I noticed a slight odor in the unit bath/toilet.Still, I was glad to be able to stay at a reasonable price during the Obon period. I would like to stay again—thank you in advance.
| IN | 15:00～19:00 |
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| OUT | 10:00 |
| Number of rooms | 114 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Permitted |
To comply with the invoice system, only one receipt will be issued per payment or transaction.
We are unable to issue receipts for divided accommodation fees for a single room per night or partial amounts of the accommodation fee.
【Safety Measures Against Bear Encounters】
In recent years, bear sightings have been reported across the whole country.
At Iconia Hospitality, we take safety measures regularly to ensure that families with children and elderly guests can stay with peace of mind.
【Main Initiatives at Our Hotel】
- We frequently check local bear sighting information.
- We maintain communication with police stations, fire departments, and local organizations to prepare for emergencies.
- Garbage is managed in secured areas with lids or doors to prevent attracting bears.
- Bear bells, flashlights, and bear spray are available at the front desk.*
*Available items may vary depending on the facility.
In case a bear is spotted within hotel premises, we will promptly notify guests via in-house announcements and coordinate responses with police and fire departments. Please follow staff instructions during such situations.
【Requests to Guests】
- Please avoid going out at night or after dusk as much as possible.
- Do not leave food or garbage around the hotel premises.
- If you have any concerns, feel free to contact our front desk staff.
Our team remains committed to ensuring your safe and comfortable stay through continued safety management efforts.
Trick Art: The Mysterious World of Akita Ranga
Twelve trompe-l’oeil artworks are on display, incorporating the style of “Akita Ranga,” a painting technique born in the Edo period. Naotake Odano was born in Akita during the Edo period as the son of a samurai. Hailing from Kakunodate—known as the “Little Kyoto of Tohoku”—he was inspired by Western paintings and pursued art, developing a distinctive style that introduced unprecedented techniques of perspective and shading. His depiction of Buddha, painted around the age of 17, was skilled enough to be enshrined at a shrine. He is also said to have taught Western painting to Yoshimasa Satake, lord of the Akita Domain at the time, and he is known as one of the artists who created illustrations for the famous “Kaitai Shinsho” (New Book of Anatomy).
Large Public Bath
Yuze Gorge, running through the heart of the Yoneshiro River, is one of the “New 30 Scenic Views of Akita.” The Meiji-era poet Takuboku Ishikawa was deeply moved by this place and left the words, “Kazuno, a land far from heaven, encircled by blue-fenced mountains,” praising its ever-changing scenery through the seasons. Yuze Onsen is an alkaline simple hot spring said to help improve skin troubles such as acne, and is also known as a “beauty bath.” Enjoy the Onsen and our cuisine in a serene Japanese setting.
Guestrooms with Traditional Japanese Charm
Our main accommodations are authentic Japanese-style Rooms that cherish the Japanese spirit of harmony, “Wagokoro.” We also offer Japanese-Western style Rooms and single-type guest Rooms.
Yuze Onsen, the Hot Spring of Beauty
The hot spring water is a clear, colorless alkaline spring. It is also known as the “Beauty Bath,” as it is expected to have a soap-like cleansing effect that lifts excess oil from the skin.
Traditional Irori Hearth Kaiseki Cuisine
The Kita-Akita area is the birthplace of “irori” hearth cuisine. At our Hotel, we also offer a kaiseki set featuring charcoal-grilled skewers, river fish, and miso tanpo slowly cooked over charcoal. Seasonal à la carte dishes are also recommended.
Ranked among the top in two categories in the Tohoku region!
Thank you very much for all your supportive votes in the Onsen Accommodation & Hotel General Election 2025. Although we unfortunately missed out on first place this year, we were honored to receive top awards in the Tohoku region in both the “Casual/Great Value” category and the “Family” category!
| Card information | VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS |
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| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | ~A Buffet of Approximately 55 Japanese and Western Dishes~ We offer "Akita Cuisine," a healthy selection featuring seasonal ingredients. |
| Your child | You can stay. 【Children's Amenities & Rental Services】
＊ Always available at the amenity corner:
- Disposable diapers
＊ Available for rental at the front desk:
- Children's amenity set
- Nursing light
- Baby soap
- Kids' shampoo and conditioner
- Baby lotion
- Diaper pail
- Child toilet seat adapter
- Wet wipes
- Baby hangers |
| Room service | Not available |
| Common amenities |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Esthetic Massage | None |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Public Bath |
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| Open-air bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Simple Onsen Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive disorders ※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi" |
| Sauna | Available |
| Hot stone spa | None |
| Others | Other card information: Saison Card, Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS, DC Card, Yahoo! JAPAN Card, Rakuten Card |
*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*
*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*
◆ Nearest Station: Yuze Onsen Station (3-minute walk)
◆ Nearest IC: Kazuno Hachimantai IC (10-minute drive)
◆ Nearest Airport: Aomori Airport (90-minute drive or taxi)
・Business Hours: 05:00～24:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: None ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring (Heating) Bathing hours (for both men and women): 5:00–10:00 / 15:00–24:00
The spring quality and efficacy of the hot spring are as follows. ・Spring quality: Simple Onsen ・Spring efficacy: Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive disorders
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Open-air bath・Large public bath・Sauna・Free shuttle service
◆ Nearest Station: Yuze Onsen Station (3-minute walk) ◆ Nearest IC: Kazuno Hachimantai IC (10-minute drive) ◆ Nearest Airport: Aomori Airport (90-minute drive or taxi)
・Fee： Free for guests ・Parking space： Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces： 100 cars ・Valet Service： Unavailable
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