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Visit All Seven Onsen!

With each stamp, you’ll get a complimentary day onsen pass. If you’re feeling adventurous, grab an exclusive Nyuto Onsen Village stamp booklet. Each booklet costs 1,800 Japanese yen, and is a g...

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  • The Healing Waters of Nyuto Onsen

    To experience the wonders of hot springs and delectable mountain produce, we’re travelling to northeast Japan in Akita Prefecture. Nyuto Onsen Hot Springs Village (nyutoonsenkyo) is home to a tapestry...

  • Taenoyu

    Live it up in luxury with this ryokan onsen’s girlish, whimsical charm. Taenoyu is the classy pick of the pack with its luxurious interiors and stunning room views. Plus, with a whopping eight ...

  • Nyuto Onsen Kyukamura

    It’s the best of both worlds—where modern amenities meet traditional onsen! If the breathtaking circuit round Nyuto Onsen Village leaves you craving for modern amenities—don’t despair. Nyuto On...

  • Kuroyu

    It’s photo ops aplenty as you walk through Kuroyu Onsen. Don’t miss its dramatic hot spring fields too! Established in 1674, Kuroyu Onsen is one of the oldest ryokan among the association of se...

  • Ogama Will Soothe Your Wearied Fee...

    Its complimentary foot baths make this a well-deserved rest point for hikers! Hiking around Nyuto Onsen Village can take a toll on your tired feet, so why not try out Ogama Onsen’s complimentar...

  • A feast for Fall

    Autumn is truly a spectacle for the senses and the season for satiating all of your cravings. The feel of a cool, crisp day, after a sweltering summer. The crunch of leaves underneath your fee...

  • From Akita With Love

  • Tsurunoyu

    This cultural gem dates back to 1638! At 380 years old, Tsurunoyu Onsen is not just the oldest onsen in the village; it also has a local myth to boot. According to folklore, a hunter named Kans...

  • Venture Into The Mystique Of Magor...

    This elusive ryokan is a hidden gem within Nyuto Village’s beech forests. If a rustic village by a dramatic river is your idea of an Instagram-worthy shot, then snap away at Magoroku Onsen. Est...

  • Ganiba

    Named after the river crabs, this haven is a home away from home. It all began when a doctor discovered a miraculous hot spring by a stream in 1847. Hence, Ganiba Onsen (translated as “river cr...