Nyuto Onsen – Hot Springs in the Akita Valley – October 20, 2025 In the quiet autumn foliage of northern Japan, a winding path amid fields and fiery foliage leads us to a straw-roofed village that has remained largely unchanged. Old wooden houses, thatched with thatch and stacked timbers, resemble the skin of the mountain itself. Surrounded by tall suzuki trees, the autumn leaves sway in the cool breeze. Akita's autumn is filled with the scent of rain-soaked wood and the hum of forest insects. This village is not just a scene, but a glimpse into the real life of the people of "Yukatamura" (湯治村), or healing villages—where locals use natural hot springs to heal ailments and recuperate from travel. This is Nyuto Onsen (Nyūtō Onsen-kyō), a historic onsen village in Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, comprising seven hot springs. 1. Tsuru-no-yu (Oldest, Milky White) 2. Kuroyu (Dark Gray Water) (Distinctive sulfur smell) 3. Magoroku (Small forest pond with outdoor bath) 4. Ganiba (Streamside pond with a tranquil atmosphere) 5. Taenoyu (Valley view, open to the public) 6. Ogama (Forest hot spring with clear mineral water) 7. Kyukamura (Onsen in a national park lodge) Legend has it that during the Edo period, samurai from the Kuba clan often came to Tsuru-no-yu to heal their ailments. This hot spring was named after the cranes that once stopped to heal their wounds there. People believed that the hot springs from Mount Nyuto were "nature's medicine," healing both body and soul. So, where did we go to capture some photos and enjoy the onsen? Stay tuned for the next episode! 😀 📍 Semboku, Akita Prefecture, Japan Recommended time: October — The red leaves and the hot air converge at their most beautiful. #NyutoOnsen #Akita #JapanAutumn #JapanOnsen #TravelJapan #JapaneseOnsen #onsentrip
Mr. Choon
Popular Trip Moments
Forest Onsen: Morning Steam in the Valley | First night in the onsen village | Japan🇯🇵Akita Omoriyama Zoo🐒 | Samurai Skies: My Solo Visit to Kubota Castle, Akita | A Director's Retreat: My Solo Visit to the Kurosawa Residence, Akita | 🏛 Nakajima Memorial Library | Akita International University | 🏛 Akita City Lively Community Center AU (AU) | 🏛 Minebane! Contemporary Art Taguchi Art Collection | 🏛 Ramen Dining Rinsendo Topico Branch | Sendai, Tohoku, Summer, 10 days, 45,xxx baht per person | 📍 Isabaya, Akita's local fish and large-scale cooking stove. (Akita, Akita Station) | Minabane! Taguchi Art Collection of Contemporary Art | Miniature Life Exhibition 2: The World of Tatsuya Tanaka's Miniature Art | Osteria Muribecchi (Akita, Nakadori) | 📍Akita City Cultural Creation Center (Akita City) | 📍Kanbun Gonendo Nakadori Branch (Nakadori, Akita) | 📍NAKADORI COFFEE (Nakadori, Akita) | Senshu Park - Otemon Gate Moat Promenade and Akita City Cultural Creation Center | Akita: Lotus in Senshu Park | Akita Airport: A cozy and intimate local airport | Toyoko Inn Akita Station East Exit: Directly connected to Akita Station, convenient and comfortable accommodation during the festival | Akita Dog Photo Exhibition: Akita City Limited Event | Akita Station and "Resort Shirakami No.1 - Aoike" | Folk Tools Lab | Akita City Red Brick Folk Museum | The Akita Museum of Art
Recommended Attractions at Popular Destinations
Popular Attractions in Paris | Popular Attractions in Chefchaouene | Popular Attractions in Melbourne | Popular Attractions in Bali | Popular Attractions in Bangkok | Popular Attractions in London | Popular Attractions in Los Angeles | Popular Attractions in Shanghai | Popular Attractions in Beijing | Popular Attractions in Barcelona | Popular Attractions in Las Vegas | Popular Attractions in Osaka | Popular Attractions in Tokyo | Popular Attractions in Walt Disney World Resort | Popular Attractions in Rome | Popular Attractions in Kuala Lumpur | Popular Attractions in Dubai | Popular Attractions in Singapore | Popular Attractions in Kyoto | Popular Attractions in Iguazu National Park(Argentina) | Popular Attractions in Phuket | Popular Attractions in Zanzibar Island | Popular Attractions in Sydney | Popular Attractions in West Lake | Popular Attractions in New York | Popular Attractions in Florence | Popular Attractions in Chengdu | Popular Attractions in Madrid | Popular Attractions in Jungfrau Region | Popular Attractions in Istanbul
Popular Restaurants in Akita
Sky Grill Buffet Restaurant 「空桜~SORA~」 | Gansoaraisoramen | Kitchen Yamaya | Ichi Ichibanzushi | Starbucks Coffee - Akita ALS | Sanki | Mos Burger Akita Hiroomote | Kogeme | KAMENOCHO STORE | Akitanagayasakaba | Kinman Topico | Peacock | French Restaurant Senshutei | Gosaku Ramen Sanno | Appare Sushi Station East Entrance | Recette | Inaniwa Udon Mugendo Akita Station | Yosuke Sato Akita | Suehiroramenhonpo | Menyashodai Takemotoshoten | Eiraku Restaurant | Nakadori Satisfaction | Dining Manyo Metropolitan Akita | Hakata Ramen Zontaku | Sumibiyaki Shiraho | Du Plait Ishii | Koshitsu Izakaya Neneya Akita Izumi | Madame Corot | Menya Nibosuke Hiroomote | Mister Donut Akita San-No-Ushi Shop
Popular Ranked Lists
Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur | Top 20 Luxury Hotels near Mierlo | Popular Luxury Hotels Near Ambleside | Popular Luxury Hotels Near Shimonoseki | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Athens | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City | Top 50 Luxury Hotels near Atlantic County | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in New York | Top 20 Best Things to Do in Zurich | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in London | Top 50 Luxury Hotels near Alba | Top 50 Best Things to Do in Prague | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Bruges | Top 50 Best Things to Do in Sydney | Top 50 Best Things to Do in Paris | Top 50 Best Things to Do in Jeju | Top 10 Local Restaurants in Lushan Global Geopark | Top 10 Luxury Hotels near Amelia Island | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Osaka | Top 20 Best Things to Do in Langkawi | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Koh Samui | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Macau | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Songyang | Top 50 Premium Hotels near Lakhimpur Kheri | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Milan | Popular Best Things to Do in Vladivostok | Top 50 Best Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur | Top 50 Best Things to Do in Venice | Top 50 Best Things to Do in Istanbul | Top 10 Best Things to Do in Warsaw
About
Payment methods
Our partners
Copyright © 2025 Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved
Site Operator: Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Site Operator: Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd.




























