Akakura Onsen Station × Accommodation With Grilled FishRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Naruko Hotel is an Onsen Accommodation that carries on the hot-spring healing culture dating back to 1873. Enjoy a refined and relaxing stay.\n\nJapan is said to have 11 types of hot-spring water, and Naruko Onsenkyo offers 9 of them. Our Hotel has three private spring sources (sulfur–sodium–chloride and sulfate springs), known for benefits such as promoting beautiful skin, supporting women’s health, easing rheumatism, and relieving neuralgia.\n\nOur free-flowing natural spring water changes color depending on the outside air and humidity—ranging from clear to clear green, milky white, or olive green—so you can enjoy subtle seasonal variations.\n\nA naturally gushing spring that rises from deep underground is managed around the clock by five dedicated bath attendants.

Surrounded by majestic mountains and nestled beside a clear stream, Yumemi no Yado Kanshokan offers a serene escape in nature. The charm of this beautiful area lies in its seasonal local ingredients and Onsen. Enjoy creative Japanese cuisine, thoughtfully crafted dish by dish by our head chef to bring out the natural flavors and rich aromas of each ingredient, along with an open-air bath featuring free-flowing natural hot spring water where you can savor the changing seasons.Its history runs deep, dating back to the Edo period. Seme Onsen, associated with Yoshitsune, became renowned for its high-quality hot springs and developed as a therapeutic hot-spring retreat.Kanshokan also has ties to the Imperial Family, including Her Imperial Highness the Crown Princess. With family, friends, or someone special—children are of course very welcome. Rediscover Japan’s timeless landscapes and enjoy the beauty of every season with all five senses.

A quiet Onsen Accommodation that values a calm, relaxing space. For dinner, our creative Japanese kaiseki features seasonal dishes made with ingredients from each time of year. The main steak is served from our live kitchen, delighting all five senses with its sound and aroma. Warm up from the core in our sulfur Onsen, also known as the “beauty bath,” then unwind even more in the lobby lounge or a private open-air bath. Guest rooms with an Onsen bath—rare in Naruko—are limited to just two rooms. Enjoy a refreshing escape from everyday life in this extraordinary setting.

Opening in July 2024: Yamagata's first original sauna, "Omusubi Sauna" / Experience the chirping of bush warblers in spring, the calls of kingfishers and Kajika frogs in summer, the vibrant autumn foliage, and snow-viewing baths in winter. We offer a space where you can relax and feel the warmth of nostalgia amidst the changing seasons. Enjoy the abundant hot spring water, renowned as the most plentiful in the Tohoku region, with our natural flowing onsen, as well as private open-air baths with the scent of cypress, popular among families and couples. Our cuisine, featuring Yamagata's premium brand beef "Mogami Beef," local seasonal ingredients like "Yume Madoka," and a variety of hearty dishes, has received high praise.