Nyuto Hot Spring Tsuru no yu
Hot Spring Overview
Nyuto Onsen Village is a historic hot spring area with over 350 years of history, located in Semboku City, Akita Prefecture.
It lies at the foot of Mt. Nyuto, within Towada-Hachimantai National Park, which spans the prefectures of Akita, Iwate, and Aomori.
Nestled in pristine beech forests, the village is home to seven scattered hot spring inns, each with its own unique source.
There are more than 10 different hot spring sources in the area, offering a variety of bathing experiences.
Among them, Tsurunoyu is especially famous—it’s a must-visit destination for lovers of secluded and traditional hot springs.
About Secluded Rating
Access (Difficulty to Reach)
Unpaved 15min
Scenery & Atmosphere
Untouched nature
Onsen Value
Historic unique spring
Nyuto Onsen Village is a hot spring area where you can enjoy a wide variety of natural baths, and overnight stays are also available.
Each inn has its own unique hot spring source, and the milky-white, free-flowing waters create a truly atmospheric and secluded experience.
Access is generally possible by car, and the roads are well maintained, so the difficulty of access is not particularly high.
However, in winter, heavy snowfall can make access more challenging, so caution is advised.
While access is easy by car during the summer, considering the difficulty in winter and the ambiance of the area, we have rated it a 3 on our hidden onsen scale.
Hot Spring Details
Practical Info
Visit Log
Bath Types
Facilities
Access Information
🚄 By JR Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
From Tokyo Station → Tazawako Station: Approx. 2 hours 55 minutes
From Sendai Station → Tazawako Station: Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes
From Morioka Station → Tazawako Station: Approx. 40 minutes
From Akita Station → Tazawako Station: Approx. 55 minutes
🚌 From Tazawako Station
Local Bus (Ugo Kotsu) bound for Nyuto Onsen: Approx. 50 minutes
Taxi: Approx. 30 minutes
✈️ By Airplane
From Haneda Airport: Approx. 1 hour 5 minutes
From New Chitose Airport: Approx. 55 minutes
From Itami Airport: Approx. 1 hour 40 minutes
From Chubu Centrair Airport: Approx. 1 hour 25 minutes
From Akita Airport → Nyuto Onsen: Approx. 2 hours 10 minutes via the Akita Airport Liner
(For Airport Liner schedules, please refer to the timetable here.)
🚗 By Car
About 1 hour from Morioka IC on the Tohoku Expressway
About 1 hour 30 minutes from Akita City
Map
Loading map...
Click the marker to view detailed information