[Akita] Relax and heal in a secret hot spring! 6 hotels and ryokan recommended for couples in Yuzawa

I'm just sick of the crowds... Spending your days surrounded by people can be exhausting. It seems like he feels the same way. If that's the case, why not try going to a less popular place on your next date? A secret hot spring surrounded by nature will let you relax away from the crowds. Sharing a relaxing time together that will relax both your body and mind will also help your relationship with him take a step forward ♡

The term "Akita Beauty" is said to have its roots in the fact that Onomachi, one of the world's three greatest beauties, hails from Yuzawa. Yuzawa is also known for its clean water and has so many local sakes that it's hard to decide which one to drink. Inaniwa udon, which features thin noodles, is also famous. The atmosphere of a castle town remains in the city, and you can feel the history. Yuzawa has many attractions, including onsen surrounded by nature that have been around for a long time.

As the name "Yuzawa" suggests, there are many hot onsen in Yuzawa city. There are Akinomiya Onsen, said to be the oldest in the prefecture, Oyasukyo onsen, with its fumaroles and the spectacular rising steam, and Doroyu onsen, characterized by its cloudy white water. Each hot onsen is a hidden hot spring with plenty of charm. In this article, we will introduce hotels and ryokan in these three onsen areas that are recommended for couples.

It is about a 20-minute drive from Yokobori Station on the JR Ou Main Line. Pick-up is available from Yokobori Station and Naruko onsen Station (reservations required). This inn, quietly nestled in the midst of magnificent nature, has long been loved by many cultural figures and celebrities. Spend some time relaxing in a secluded hideaway inn while reminiscing about history... Enjoy this extraordinary way of spending time with your partner♪

The rooms are spacious with tatami mats. You can relax on the spacious bed while enjoying the feel of the tatami mats with bare feet. You can feel the best of both Japanese and Western styles. There are four detached buildings with private open-air baths with natural hot spring water and indoor baths made of cypress, so you can spend a special time with your partner in luxury.

The dinner is a Japanese banquet with seasonal Akita dishes. Enjoy the delicacies of the mountains and sea along with delicious local sake from Yuzawa, a famous sake brewery, and you'll have deeper conversations than usual.

The private bath where you can spend private time while watching the natural scenery is perfect for spending precious time with your boyfriend. The private bath is also filled with our own hot spring water, so you can enjoy plenty of hot water. The inn is located in Akinomiya onsen, the oldest onsen area Akita, and the water is smooth to the touch. Take a relaxing soak and relieve your daily fatigue.

Located in Oyasukyo Onsen, about a 50-minute bus ride from JR Ou Main Line Yuzawa Station, this is ryokan onsen has been in operation since the Edo period. A reservation is required, but shuttle service is also available. Yuzawa City is famous for its Kokeshi dolls, and the inn has an astounding 200 Kokeshi dolls on display. The souvenir shop is lined with local specialties, so you can choose a souvenir for the two of you together as a memento of your trip♪

There are five types of rooms, each with its own unique charm. The rooms with balconies offer views of the Oyasu Gorge. All the rooms are attractive, but this Japanese-Western style room has a spacious living room where you can relax and unwind. A spacious room makes you feel relaxed.

The dishes, made with wild vegetables, fish from mountain streams, and seasonal ingredients, are all handmade by the landlady! You can enjoy the taste that can only be found at ryokan Tarobei. The grilled dish comes with trout, but it can also be enjoyed in a local recipe, such as "Troasted trout wrapped in foil with homemade walnut miso." The delicious and luxurious food that can only be found in this area will get the two of you excited! You can also order a platter of pickles handmade by the landlady, so be sure to give it a try.

There are five baths, including private baths, but the large bath, which features large beams made from 100-year-old Akita cedar as shown in the photo, is definitely worth a visit. You can really feel the history of Oyasukyo onsen here. The unique bath, which is paved with "Kurikoma ware" from Kurihara City Miyagi, is a one-of-a-kind bath where you can enjoy the feel of "Kurikoma ware." Private baths can also be reserved, so you can enjoy a soak in onsen just the two of you.

This inn is located in a quiet area, about an hour by bus bound for Oyasu onsen from JR Ou Main Line Yuzawa Station. Its charm lies in the gentle warmth of a homely atmosphere and the relaxed comfort. The source of the hot spring is right behind the inn, so you can enjoy natural hot onsen without any reheating. It's perfect for spending a relaxing time with your partner in the silence surrounded by nature.

There are four types of rooms, and the room in the photo is a purely Japanese-style room made with Akita cedar. Spend a relaxing time with your partner in a room filled with the warmth of wood. It's the perfect reward for a couple who are busy living in the city. There is also a maisonette type room with an indoor bath that can be used by one couple per day.

meal are rustic cuisine made with locally grown wild plants, mushrooms, and other vegetables that are unique to the mountain village. Dishes made with "Minase beef," a local specialty of the Minase area, are very popular♪ As you'd expect from rice-producing Akita, the rice used is home-grown "Akita Komachi" and ancient rice. There is also a wide selection of local sake, so you can enjoy comparing the different types with your boyfriend◎. You can enjoy the ingredients and alcohol unique to the area.

The large communal baths, where you can enjoy the natural scenery, each have their own open-air bath, with rocks arranged to create a tasteful design. The hot spring source is behind the inn, so you can enjoy natural hot onsen without the need for reheating. There are also several private baths, but the open-air bath is especially recommended! It's luxurious to enjoy an open-air bath with your partner while feeling the gentle breeze.

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Takanoyu onsen is located about 40 minutes away by reservation-only shared taxi from Yokobori Station on the JR Ou Main Line. The exterior has a somewhat nostalgic feel to it. The name "Takanoyu" is said to come from the fact that when Gyoki-hoshi discovered the hot springs, he saw a wounded hawk soaking in the water to heal its wounds. ryokan was founded in 1885 and is also a member of the Society for Preserving Japan's Secret Hot Springs. Forget the hustle and bustle of the city with him and spend a relaxing time at this historic onsen inn.

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The rooms are designed like traditional onsen inns. Outside the windows you can see the great outdoors. In a nostalgic tatami room, you can forget about the city and relax with him. In the silence, you can feel the time passing slowly. Share such a luxurious moment with him.

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Enjoy a dinner filled with local ingredients such as "Hachimantai Pork", a brand of pork raised in the great outdoors of Tohoku, as well as mountain vegetables and river fish. Drinks include local sake and the rare "Secret Hot Spring Beer"! A delicious meal and a fun time will leave you both with a smile on your face, full of tummy and soul.

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The open-air bath surrounded by nature has a sense of openness and is truly a hidden hot spring. There are multiple baths, and if you enter the large bath, which is 130 cm deep and stands up, you will experience a strange sensation of floating. You can enjoy the view from the semi-open-air bath for women only, but we recommend the rustic mixed-gender open-air bath. Try it out with your partner when there are no other people around, and it will be a memorable experience that you can only have on your trip.

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It is about a 25-minute drive from Yokobori Station on the JR Ou Main Line, and a free shuttle is available if you make a reservation at least three days in advance. It is surrounded by nature, and you can enjoy different scenery in each season. It is also about a one-minute walk from the "Kadaru Snow Festival," which is famous for its fantastical mini snow igloos and is held in February, so it's a great opportunity to make a promise to come back in winter next time.

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There are several types of rooms, including Japanese-Western style rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and twin rooms, so you can choose the room you like with your partner. All rooms are designed with a calm atmosphere, so you can relax and unwind. There is also a service where you can choose a yukata, so choose a yukata with your favorite pattern and impress your partner with your yukata♡

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There are several dinner plans available, and whichever plan you choose, you can enjoy a Japanese banquet using local ingredients and compare sake. With the "Luxury Plan," you can enjoy a menu made with carefully selected ingredients by the head chef. The restaurant is made of glass, so you can enjoy delicious meal and drinks with your partner while enjoying the seasonal scenery.

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onsen is said to be "beautiful skin baths" due to its ingredients, and is popular among women. The water is colorless and transparent, and is also called "mirror bath" due to its transparency. There is an anecdote that Ono no Komachi once used it as a mirror to see her own face. We hope that the effects of this "beautiful skin bath" will be realized ♪

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It is about a 50-minute drive from JR Ou Main Line Yuzawa Station, but you can take the "Komachi Shuttle" that runs directly from Yuzawa Station to ryokan. The inn will make the arrangements for you, so please make this reservation when you make your reservation. This inn is attractive for its location deep in the mountains, giving it a secluded atmosphere, and for the murky water called mud bath. Come and enjoy the open air of nature and the murky mud bath with your partner.

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There are rooms facing the mountain and the river, and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. The natural scenery is soothing for couples who are tired of everyday life in the city. There is no TV in the room, so you can enjoy a more in-depth conversation than usual, which will deepen your relationship.

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There are several dinner plans available at meal, including a plan where you can enjoy steak made from the rare local black wagyu beef "Minase beef." There are also rare dishes such as "Konbu-jime carp" and small dishes made with local wild vegetables and mushrooms, so you can enjoy local ingredients. Spending time eating delicious food with him is a happy experience.

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onsen here is characterized by its murky muddy water and sulfurous springs with a distinctive onsen smell. There are several baths, including an open-air mixed-gender bath. According to a legend about a Tengu, a god called Tengu made the water murky for a shy young woman who was afraid of the clear water at the Mudyu onsen. You might feel embarrassed about mixed bathing, but since it's a rare opportunity, why not try it with your boyfriend at a time when there aren't many people around or at night?

If you're tired of dating in the crowds, why not take the plunge and head out into the great outdoors? Stay at a hot onsen inn with a hidden hot spring atmosphere, enjoy the tranquility of Yuzawa's nature, the abundant onsen, and delicious cuisine made with local ingredients to relax your body and mind. Deepen your relationship even further in this open, free space away from the city. Why not consider Yuzawa's hidden hot springs as your next travel destination with your partner, where you can relax and be healed?