Around Hoshiriro Onsen Resort × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan for family trips

Indulge in one of Japan's finest Onsen at a mountain resort near Lake Tazawa. This globally rare Onsen boasts three "Japan's best" features: a strong acidic pH of 1.2 with hydrochloric acid as the main component, a source spring that releases 9,000 liters per minute, and Japan's only natural rock bath, renowned for its therapeutic benefits. Surrounded by beech forests, the Property features a warm, barrier-free design, ensuring a comfortable stay even for elderly guests. Enjoy highly praised meals featuring local specialties such as Akita sake and Hinai chicken. A Property that shines with its comprehensive appeal and pride in its Onsen.

A therapeutic Property at the foot of Mount Yake. With a pH of 1.2 and a source temperature of 98 degrees, it offers Japan's most acidic Onsen directly without any additives. Designed for healing and relaxation, with a nurse always on-site. This Facility focuses on physical and mental health rather than tourism. Breakfast is a buffet, lunch is ordered with meal tickets, and dinner is cafeteria-style to promote health from within. For those wishing to enjoy the Onsen as a tourist attraction, please use the affiliated facility, Shin-Tamagawa Onsen.

Nestled in a vast resort with a ski slope, our two Hotels offer 403 guest rooms across 16 types, seven restaurants & bars, and seven banquet halls of various sizes with tailored meeting services. The Facility also includes a heated pool, athletic gym, large public bath, private spa, and more to cater to diverse guests. Enjoy the ski area right in front of the Hotel, a 36-hole golf course (5 minutes by car), and highland weddings for an unforgettable stay at Crowne Plaza Resort. Experience the natural beauty of Appi Highlands through warm hospitality tailored to your unique stay scenes for a comfortable mountain resort experience.

Appi Kogen Ski Resort received the top award at the WORLD SKI AWARDS 2022, one of the most prestigious honors in the global ski tourism industry. This luxury resort has also won the 2022 WORLD LUXURY HOTEL AWARDS, often called the Academy Awards of the travel industry. The exterior features a modern design with deep-green tones and louvered accents, creating an impressive presence that blends with nature. The airy lobby opens onto a pond, where a teahouse appears to float on the water. On the rooftop, a view terrace facing the slopes offers an elegant setting to enjoy sweeping mountain and highland scenery. The large public Onsen bath includes two distinct styles—rock bath and cypress bath—so you can unwind at your leisure. There are seven Room types in total; four feature view baths with cypress tubs overlooking the slopes. Interiors use natural wood grain on walls and floors, with coordinated furnishings that create both luxury and comfort. At ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort, enjoy world-class powder snow in winter and take in beautiful highland landscapes from fresh greenery through autumn colors from spring to fall—spend your time exactly as you wish.

Enjoy the seasonal landscapes at Appi Kogen, surrounded by nature. "Shirakaba no Yu," the largest open-air bath in Tohoku, features a serene wooden design and offers a large bath, rock bath, reclining bath, and pot bath. The tents are high-quality bell tents, comfortably accommodating 2-4 people. Dinner includes hotel-made BBQ, and breakfast is a Japanese-Western buffet at the adjacent ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen.