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Stroll Through Nyutto Hot Spring Village's Oldest Hidden Hot Spring with Thatched-Roof Main Inn

About this spot

A renowned single inn said to possess the oldest history in Nyutto Hot Spring Village, this venerable hidden hot spring once served as a bathing resort for the Akita clan lords. The thatched-roof row of buildings known as the "Main Inn" is said to be where samurai guards were stationed, and the succession of black board fences and thatch creates a bathhouse landscape that feels like stepping into a period drama set. Famed throughout Japan for its milky-white hot spring water, the inn suddenly appears beyond a single mountain path—the very appearance of the lodging is a sight unto itself. With lantern-lit eaves, wooden bridges, and the murmur of clear streams, every angle offers a photogenic scene; friends who love photography will lose track of time simply walking here. The gift shop sells Tsuru-no-yu original hot spring merchandise and locally-sourced mountain delicacies.

Tips

Located about 3 km down an unpaved mountain road from the prefectural road (watch for oncoming traffic; shuttle service from the inn is recommended in winter). Day-use visitors have set time slots, so confirm reception hours in advance on their official information. The inn sometimes closes for facility maintenance on Mondays, so check ahead. Since it's a popular inn, early afternoon is recommended if you prefer a quiet stroll.