Shiragamiyatate Togenkyo no Yado Hikage Onsen

♨️Milky sulfur springs dubbed Tohoku's Kusatsu, plus five free private baths

Akita · Shirakami Yatate Yugenkyo no Yado Hikage Onsen

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A secluded inn near Yatate Pass since 1893

• 🏮Since opening in 1893, this historic onsen inn has been loved as a 'medicinal bath for the skin'.
• 🌲It stands alone near Yatate Pass on the Akita–Aomori border, northeast of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains.
• 🌌On clear nights, the sky around the inn fills with stars.

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Milky sulfur water, straight from the source

• ♨️Water from four sources flows into the baths unrecycled, and its potency has long earned it the name 'Kusatsu of Tohoku'.
• 🪵The indoor main bath has two Aomori hiba tubs, including one for lying down, and the open-air bath looks out over the Shirakami Yatate mountains and night sky.
• 🕰️The main baths are open until 11 pm and from 5:30 to 9 am.

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Five free private baths and a radon stone spa

• 🛁Guests can use three open-air and two indoor private family baths free of charge, booked at the 1F lounge.
• 📝As a rule you choose one open-air and one indoor bath; from about 11:30 pm to 4 am they can be used without booking.
• 🪨There is also a radon stone spa using Bad Gastein ore from Austria and the inn's own spring stones.

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Quiet rooms without TVs

• 🛏️Three room types: special rooms with onsen baths, Japanese-Western rooms, and singles (Japanese or Western); no room has a TV.
• 🌳The three special rooms have Aomori hiba view baths fed by a clear iron-bearing spring not found in the public baths, and sleep 1–4.
• 🧊Western, special and Japanese-Western rooms use Simmons beds, and drinks in the in-room fridge are free.

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Local cuisine with ryotei finesse

• 🍲A chef with long ryotei experience creates seasonal regional dishes with Hinai-jidori chicken, river fish and mountain vegetables.
• 🥬Vegetables come from local contract farms that use no chemical fertilizers or pesticides, and Akita sake is on offer.
• 🍚Meals are served in private or partitioned dining rooms; breakfast is Japanese-style with slow-cooked rice porridge and smoothies.

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Lounge, library and free ice pops

• ☕The Akita cedar lounge offers free coffee, tea and ice pops, with a fireplace lit in winter.
• 📚The 1F has a library and a relaxation room with free massage chairs; the 2F has a workation room and table tennis.
• 🧺There is a shop and coin laundry, Wi-Fi in every room, and free parking for 40 cars.

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Shirakami nature and nearby sights

• 🌸Cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves and snowscapes surround the inn.
• 🐕The Akita Dog Village in Odate, hometown of Hachiko, is 24 minutes by car; Hirosaki Castle is 45 minutes.
• 🏞️The Shirakami Mountains, Lake Towada and Oirase Stream, and Hakkoda are also within reach.

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Access and free shuttle

• 🚃The nearest stations are Jinba and Ikarigaseki on the JR Ou Line, both served by a free shuttle (reservation required).
• 📞Note the shuttle in your booking or call with your arrival time by the day before; Ikarigaseki pickups are for limited express trains only.
• 🚗By car it is about 29 minutes from Odate-kita IC or 34 minutes from Ikarigaseki IC on the Tohoku Expressway.

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Five free private baths and a radon stone spa

• 🛁Guests can use three open-air and two indoor private family baths free of charge, booked at the 1F lounge.
• 📝As a rule you choose one open-air and one indoor bath; from about 11:30 pm to 4 am they can be used without booking.
• 🪨There is also a radon stone spa using Bad Gastein ore from Austria and the inn's own spring stones.

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Quiet rooms without TVs

• 🛏️Three room types: special rooms with onsen baths, Japanese-Western rooms, and singles (Japanese or Western); no room has a TV.
• 🌳The three special rooms have Aomori hiba view baths fed by a clear iron-bearing spring not found in the public baths, and sleep 1–4.
• 🧊Western, special and Japanese-Western rooms use Simmons beds, and drinks in the in-room fridge are free.

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Unrecycled milky sulfur water, five free private baths and refined local cooking make this mountain hideaway a place to slow down. Rooms have no TVs, and since everyone gets the same set menu, the kitchen generally cannot swap ingredients for allergies or dislikes.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 11:00 · Last Check In: 18:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shiragamiyatate Togenkyo no Yado Hikage Onsen?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

Where is Shiragamiyatate Togenkyo no Yado Hikage Onsen located?

It is in Odate. Address: 37 Nagabashiri.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.