Nyuto-onsen-kyo Hot Springs Village (Senboku City)乳頭温泉郷

Coexisting with an overflowing abundance of nature. A famous hot spring along the valley that can also be said to be mysterious.

Located in the Tohoku region of Honshu, the area exhibits beauty throughout the four seasons. There are seven hot springs scattered along the western foothills of Mt. Nyuto-zan in Towada Hachiman-tai National Park, which is famous for its beautiful Japanese scenery. The Nyoto-onsen-kyo Hot Spring Village is a large area blessed with natural hot spring waters that flow out from deep underground beneath vast forests of virgin beech trees along the valley. Even today, you will find inns there that were visited by feudal lords seeking hot-spring cures more than 350 years ago, making it seem as though you have slipped back in time.

These seven hot springs have each own spring source, and secluded inns with open-air bath. Located deep in the mountains, it seems far removed from the rest of the world.

One example is the Tsuru-no-yu-onsen Hot Spring with its milky white colored waters that offer various benefits, and of course the hot spring water can even be drunk. In addition, there are other hot springs, each with its own special characteristics: the Tae-no-yu-onsen Hot Spring with its dark golden brown waters; the Ganiba-onsen Hot Spring surrounded by virgin forests; the Magoroku-onsen Hot Spring with its mysterious atmosphere; the marvelous Kuroyu-onsen Hot Spring with its cloudy waters that reflect the light of lamps; and the National Park Resort Village Nyuto-onsen-kyo featuring the most modern facilities.

After a comfortable soak in the hot spring, another enjoyment is delicious food. Savor the taste of 'yama-no-imo-nabe (Japanese yam cooked in a pot)' or dishes featuring mountain plants, both Lake Tazawa-ko specialties. Also be sure to try some of the local dishes made with 'iwana (Japanese char).'