[Akita] 7 famous autumn foliage spots and recommended onsen ryokan ♪ A relaxing trip for grown-up women with stunning views

If you want to experience autumn in a place with lots of nature, we recommend a trip around Akita's autumn foliage spots. Akita can be easily accessed from the city center by bullet train or plane, so you can easily enjoy nature. The scent of nature that hits you the moment you land in Akita will soothe you from the fatigue of city life.♡ Along with recommended autumn foliage spots, we will introduce onsen inns where you can feel the blessings of nature with your whole body, so be sure to start planning your trip♪

Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street is a street that retains the atmosphere of a castle town that flourished during the Edo period, and can be reached in about 20 minutes on foot from Kakunodate Station. The contrast between the black wooden fences of the residences and the vibrantly colored trees is beautiful, so it's a great place to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the scenery.

"Kakunodate Sanso Wabizakura" is a onsen inn located about 10 minutes by car from Kakunodate Samurai Residences. All 10 rooms are equipped with a luxurious hot onsen. From the semi-open-air bath, you can feel the rich natural beauty of Akita and the breeze, and your daily stress will melt away. After the bath, take a break on the deck terrace. Please relax and forget about time.

The main building, which was relocated from an old thatched-roof house said to be about 200 years old, is decorated with beautiful furnishings and exudes a luxurious atmosphere. There are three types of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms, and some rooms even have a dining area where you can meal indoors. It's perfect for a luxurious adult trip, so why not treat yourself after working hard every day?

The food served is creative cuisine produced by Hiromitsu Nozaki, the executive chef of Buntokuyama, a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Minami-Azabu. The healthy dishes, which incorporate ingredients from Akita, will soothe both your body and soul.

Akita Hogarari Gorge in Senboku City is located about 15 minutes by car from Kakunodate Station, and is famous for its autumn foliage. The contrast between the emerald green mountain stream and the vivid autumn leaves is so beautiful that you will be tempted to take many pictures. A promenade is well maintained, so please enjoy the spectacular view while strolling along the river.

"Natsuse onsen Miyakowasure" is a onsen ryokan located in the Dakigaeri Valley Prefectural Natural Park. All 10 rooms are equipped with open-air baths, where you can enjoy the flowing onsen while looking out at the view of the Dakigaeri Valley. The luxurious time spent admiring the autumn leaves in a space where no one will disturb you is something that only adults can enjoy.

You can see the view of the Dakigaeri Valley from inside the room. Even in the slightly chilly autumn foliage season, it's nice to be able to enjoy the magnificent view from inside a warm room. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this space where you can feel nature up close is truly a place you'll Miyakowasure. Clear your mind and refresh yourself.

The meal menu uses plenty of ingredients unique to Akita, and you can enjoy Akita specialties such as "Kiritanpo" and "Inaniwa Udon". They also accommodate inquiries about vegetarian and macrobiotic diets, so it's a great service for women who are particular about food. onsen will help you beautify from the outside, and meal will help you beautify from the inside.

Senshu Park is located about a 10-minute walk from Akita Station and is a popular place of relaxation for Akita residents. This area, which was once the site of Kubota Castle, was reborn as a Japanese garden park after the Meiji era, and shows off the different faces of nature throughout the seasons. The contrast between the autumn leaves and the Kubota Castle Osumiyagura Tower and the Kubota Castle Front Gate, which were restored in the Heisei era, is beautiful, so be sure to take some photos.

"Akita onsen Plaza" is an inn in Akita City that boasts onsen known as "Bijin no Yu" (hot spring for beautiful women). It can be reached in about 15 minutes by bus from Akita Station. Relaxing in the slightly viscous onsen will surely help to ease the fatigue of your journey. You can enjoy a variety of onsen, including a spacious large bath, an open-air bath where you can feel the Akita breeze, and a tub bath where you can relax by yourself.

After enjoying onsen, relax in a comfortable room. There are 21 guest rooms in total, including Japanese-style rooms with relaxing tatami mats and Western-style rooms where you can relax in a bed. The Japanese-style rooms come in a variety of sizes, from 6 tatami mats to 10 tatami mats, so please ask about your preference. Relax and spend your time planning your itinerary for the next day and checking out autumn foliage spots.

There is no menu for dinner at Akita onsen! If you tell them your food preferences and the purpose of your trip when you make a reservation, they will prepare meal to suit your tastes. It feels special to be able to enjoy meal made to order. There are also plenty of facilities to satisfy both drinkers and foodies, such as a cafe restaurant where you can enjoy noodles and rice bowls, and a self-service bar where you can enjoy drinks in front of the hearth.

Located on the border of Akita and Aomori prefectures, Lake Towada is famous as a scenic spot where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of autumn leaves. While strolling along the shores of Lake Towada, you can enjoy the autumn leaves from various angles from the sightseeing boat. If you're in the north-to-north, why don't you go to the "Oirase Mountain Stream" on the Aomori side? Admire the red, yellow, beech, katsura, and other trees and the view of the mountain stream.

"Ryumontei Chiba ryokan" is a onsen inn in Kazuno city that boasts a Japanese garden. From the open-air bath, you can enjoy the view of the vibrantly colored garden! Relax in the hot onsen, which is rich in medicinal properties and was once designated as a health onsen. Combined with the view of the garden, it is sure to heal both body and mind. The inn draws water from two different sources: a clear, colorless, odorless onsen, and onsen with a sulfurous scent, so you can enjoy the feeling of taking a bath♪

Some rooms have a view of the garden, so you can have the beautiful autumn leaves all to yourself. Looking out the window at the magnificent view, you'll feel like time is passing so peacefully that you'll forget about your daily stress. The Japanese-style rooms have a calming atmosphere, and are somehow nostalgic, providing a relaxing space that will soothe your travel fatigue.

The ingredients used in the dishes are sourced from discerning producers, and you can enjoy brand-name meats such as "Hinaijidori" and "Kazuno beef," as well as the authentic "Akita Komachi" rice. Kazuno is the birthplace of Akita's specialty "Kiritanpo nabe"! Be sure to try the chewy kiritanpo soaked in Hinai chicken soup. If you're greedy and want to try a variety of dishes, we recommend the "Aigozen" meal, which includes about 20 dishes for two people to share. Make sure you eat together and avoid fighting ♪

"Oyasu Gorge" is a valley famous for onsen springs and scenic spots. It is about a 55-minute bus ride from Yuzawa Station, and you can stroll along the promenade. You can enjoy beautiful scenery such as autumn leaves of maples and oaks, and waterfalls. Don't miss the "Daifunto," said to be the most famous spot in Oyasu Gorge! The sight of the steam gushing out is impressive, and you can feel the power of the earth.

"Oyasukyo onsen Yunoyado Motoyu Club" is ryokan located in Oyasukyo onsen, and can be reached by bus in about an hour from Yuzawa Station. Behind the inn is a hot spring source at approximately 98°C, from which cooled natural onsen is poured into the bathtub. Bathing after viewing the Oyasukyo Great Fountain will make you feel the power of onsen all over your body. In addition to the large public bath, there is also a private bath, and they replace the water with fresh water every time, so you can enjoy onsen 's first bath! This is the only place where you can have such a luxurious bathing experience.

The guest rooms are Japanese-style and have tatami mats so you can relax and unwind. The space where you can take off your shoes and go barefoot gives a sense of freedom and refreshes your tired body after a long walk through the valley. There are also rooms with hot onsen that flow directly from the source, which will surely add a touch of class to your luxurious adult trip.

The food, which is handmade by the proprietress, is made with an abundance of local ingredients. Home-grown "Akitakomachi" rice and "ancient rice" are complemented by luxurious ingredients such as branded meat "Minase beef" and char caught in mountain streams. You should also try the local dish "Inaniwa udon." The homemade food has a warmth to it, and it's sure to warm both body and soul, helping you forget the chill of autumn.

The Senshu Line is located along National Route 108, which connects Yuzawa Akita, Miyagi. You can see the colorful autumn leaves from either Akita or Miyagi side, so it's a popular driving course during the autumn foliage season. Once you've driven through the tunnel of autumn leaves, you'll arrive at Akinomiya onsen, the oldest onsen resort Akita! It's the perfect place to enjoy both the autumn leaves and onsen.

"Yukemuri no Yado Inazumi onsen" is a onsen inn. It has good access to the famous autumn foliage spot "Senshu Line", and is recommended for relaxing in onsen after viewing the autumn leaves. Once beloved by Mushanokoji Saneatsu, this inn was renovated in 2019 and is attractive for its warm space where you can walk barefoot. There is also a detached building called "Ten no Za" where you can enjoy hot onsen directly from the source. It is a secret hideaway for adults where you can forget about everyday life ♡

The guest rooms include spacious Japanese-style rooms with tatami flooring and Japanese-Western style rooms, and all of them have a calming atmosphere where you can relax. We especially recommend the detached "Ten no Za" room, which has an open-air bath and an indoor bath. This is a luxurious space where you can enjoy the hot onsen directly from the source whenever you like. From the terrace of "Rantei," which has a wooden deck, you can enjoy the beautiful flow of the Arayu River and the magnificent view of the green valley. You will be soothed by all five senses.

You can enjoy a Japanese banquet using seasonal ingredients from Akita along with local sake, and savor the flavors of autumn. In particular, Akita specialties "Kiritanpo nabe" and "Inaniwa udon" are exquisite! With beautiful autumn foliage, onsen, and delicious food, this is a relaxing and soothing girls' trip for adults.

"Hottai Falls" has been selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan, and is also popular as a spot to see autumn leaves. The contrast between the waterfall and the autumn leaves of beech, maple, and other trees is so beautiful that you'll lose track of time as you gaze upon it. There are also trekking courses, so you can enjoy the autumn leaves while taking a stroll around the area.

Hotel Foresta Chokai is a hotel resort located at the foot of Mt. Chokai, with all rooms facing south. There is a free shuttle from the nearest Yajima Station and Yokobori Station, so even if you are not familiar with the area, you can rest assured. The hot onsen has a viscous spring quality that keeps the water from cooling down, so it is sure to warm up your chilled body. There is also a private family bath, so you can enjoy onsen in a private space.

All rooms are Western-style rooms, and offer views of the famous Mt. Chokai, so you can enjoy the spectacular view from the comfort of your room. When you return to the inn from a stroll around the area, such as Hotai Falls or Chokai Plateau, you can relax in your room with soft, indirect lighting.

meal are served in a Scandinavian-style restaurant surrounded by lush greenery. You can enjoy luxurious meal such as course meals and Japanese-Western kaiseki cuisine using seasonal ingredients from Akita. You can also taste dishes unique to Akita such as "Yuri beef steak" and "Inaniwa udon". At night, the beech forest outside is lit up, so you can enjoy your meal while experiencing something out of the ordinary.

In Akita, you can experience the beauty of nature that is hard to experience in the city. Even on the way to your mountain lodge, you will naturally encounter beautiful autumn leaves, which will increase the excitement of your trip. If you feel tired of busy city life, why not go on an adult trip to enjoy onsen and autumn leaves? You will surely feel a sense of healing with all five senses.