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A Healing Famous Hot Spring Passed Down Through Generations

"Akakura Sanso," a historic hot spring facility in Gojome Town, Akita, is set amid abundant natural surroundings. The spring known as Nametara is associated with a legend in which an injured crane was healed after bathing in its waters. With a history spanning more than 350 years, it has long been cherished by the local community, and day-use visits allow for bathing and dining in the clear, quiet mountain air.

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Legendary Hot Springs Known as "Waters for Beautiful Skin"

Nametara Onsen is associated with a legend in which an injured crane healed its wings after bathing in the waters. The spring is classified as a "sodium bicarbonate and chloride spring," characterized by clear, colorless water with a smooth, slightly viscous texture. Known as a hot spring for beautiful skin, it offers a setting suited to unhurried relaxation while soaking in its waters.

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An On-Site Dining Hall Serving Regional Home-Style Cuisine

The on-site dining area serves local cuisine from Akita, featuring a variety of menu options, including the "damako nabe set meal," which highlights the regional specialty damako mochi, as well as dishes such as "Akakura ramen" and "curry rice" topped with damako mochi. The setting also accommodates a meal following time spent in the hot spring.

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A Famous Hot Spring Retreat in Quiet Mountain Surroundings

Nametara Onsen, with a history of more than 350 years, is known for its gentle, smooth waters and has long been appreciated as a notable hot spring for day-use visits. Lodging facilities are also available, allowing for an unhurried stay while soaking in the hot spring.

01. "Akakura Ramen" topped with damako mochi, one of the signature menu items
02. Appealing dishes, including curry rice and the "Aged Tonkatsu Teishoku"
03. A lounge area is available after bathing, also suited to a short stop during a trip

Akakura Sanso

Address: 3-7 Futsunainakatumanametara, Gojome Town, Minamiakita County, Akita
Access: Car: 20 minutes from Akita Expressway Gojome-Hachiro IC, 50 minutes from Odate-Noshiro Airport; Train: 22 minutes by car from Hachirogata Station on the JR Ou Main Line
Official Website: https://akakurasansou.net/
TEL: +81-18-854-2969Please inform the staff that you found us through "Tabiiro."
FAX: +81-18-854-2099
Business hours: Hot spring: 10:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (Reception closes), Dining hall: 11:30 A.M. to LO 1:00 P.M. *Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays: 11:00 A.M. to LO 1:30 P.M., Guest rooms and large hall: 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Regular Holiday: Mondays *If a public holiday, closed the following Tuesday; December 29 to January 3
Fee: [Bathing fee] Adults: 350 yen, Elementary school students: 100 yen; [Rest area use (includes bathing fee)] Guest room: 1,310 yen per person *1,150 yen per person for groups of 3 or more, 2F large hall: 650 yen per person; [Accommodation] One night with two meals: 9,800 yen *From July 1 to August 31 and November 1 to March 31, an additional 200 yen per person applies for rest use and 500 yen per person for accommodation for heating and cooling
Parking: Approximately 30 spaces