Discover the 300-Year-Old Tsurunoyu Onsen in Japan's Nyuto Onsen Village

Nyuto Onsen Village is one of Japan's most popular rustic and nostalgic hot spring destinations, known as the birthplace of the secret hot spring trend. Tsurunoyu Onsen, the oldest in the village, is ranked as Japan's No.1 most desired and hardest-to-book hot spring inn. The earliest accommodation records date back to 1688, 336 years ago. --------About the Onsen-------- The hot spring water at Tsurunoyu flows from the crevices of pebbles at the bottom of the bath, untouched by air and without any additives. This pure sulfur spring, combined with its secluded and ancient scenic beauty, attracts hot spring enthusiasts from Japan and abroad. 🌈 📍Day-Use Onsen📍 ・Mixed outdoor bath ・Middle bath (male/female) ・White bath (male/female) ⇒ Beauty bath, good for skin ・Black bath (male/female) ・Women-only outdoor bath <White bath> 📍For Overnight Guests📍 ・Indoor bath (male/female) ・Private bath rooms*2 (free) With a total of 12 baths, there are more options for women, including a women-only outdoor bath with equally stunning views. 🌈 Day-use onsen tickets are priced at 600 yen for adults and 300 yen for children. --------About the Rooms-------- The inn has 36 rooms, divided into the Main Building, Buildings 1, 2, 3, East Main Building, and New Main Building. The Main Building was historically the residence of samurai guarding the Akita domain lord during their baths, and it still retains its original appearance, offering a sense of time travel and is a must-visit for many influencers. --------About Reservations-------- Booking a room here is famously difficult, with reservations opening six months in advance. Generally, it is easier to book after the New Year's holiday, in April, and December, with weekdays being easier than holidays. 👇Some Inconveniences👇 🔴 Although the White and Black baths are in the same building, they are not connected, so you need to dress and exit to use both. 🔴 Many day-use bathers visit before 3 PM, so if you have a room reservation and want to try the mixed bath, it's recommended to do so after 3 PM. 🏠 Address: 50 National Forest, Sendaizawa, Tazawa, Tazawako, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture #JapaneseOnsen #JapanHotSpringInn #BeautyBath #OnsenInn #JapanInns #Akita #WinterOnsen #SnowyOnsen #SpringFestivalTravel #SpringFestivalHoliday