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Goshougake Onsen

Muddy hot springs are popular for the beauty effects on the skin!

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This hot spring inn stands alone in the mountains within Towada Hachimantai National Park. Steam rises in the vicinity with the source spring gushing out and a mud volcano which reminds you of Jigokudani (Hell Valley).

The simple sulfur spring provides gray opaque water effective for skin rash, nerve pain, stomach / intestine diseases and more. There is even an old saying, “Come to Goshougake on a horse and walk away.” It is very sulfuric and keeping eggs in the hot spring turns the shell into black. Black eggs are the local specialty.

They have “Seven Hot Waters” - Steam Box, Waterfall, Steam Sauna, etc. Mud Bath, coming from 1000m underground and containing mud, is especially popular among women for its hot pack effect and beauty skin effect. This mud is made into soap or skin packs and sold as souvenirs. Some guest rooms use geothermal energy to warm up the floor. You can just sit in the warm room for therapeutic effects.

Kazuno City, where Goshougake Onsen is located, is the birthplace of Akita’s specialty, Kiritanpo. The inn is famous for delicious meals made of local ingredients.

Highlights

  • The spring water is simple sulfur.
  • Hachimantai’s scenic spots surround the inn.
  • The colorful and healthy meals with local ingredients are popular among women.
  • Some guest rooms have kitchens.
  • In the guestrooms with geothermal floor heating, you can overcome chills just by lying down.

Photos

  • An onsen inn within Hachimantai National Park at 1000m above sea level

    An onsen inn within Hachimantai National Park at 1000m above sea level

  • Seven kinds of bathrooms such as volcano bath and mud bath

    Seven kinds of bathrooms such as volcano bath and mud bath

  • Some guestrooms are Japanese / western style with beds

    Some guestrooms are Japanese / western style with beds

  • Gosho cafe where you can eat and enjoy Hachimantai’s nature through the big windows

    Gosho cafe where you can eat and enjoy Hachimantai’s nature through the big windows

  • Goshougake Nature Trail was set up for studying volcanoes. About an-hour-long walk

    Goshougake Nature Trail was set up for studying volcanoes. About an-hour-long walk

Reviews

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  • Wei Chen

    可以在附近景點逛完後來這泡溫泉,不僅景色優美,溫泉也很舒服!

Details

Name in Japanese
後生掛温泉
Postal Code
018-5141
Address
Within Kumazawa Kokuyurin (National Forest) Hachimantai, Kazuno City, Akita
Telephone
0186-31-2221
Hours
Visit for bathing: 9am - 3pm (Last entry: 2pm)
Accommodation Fee
Refer to the website
Directions
1) From JR Tazawako Station, ride Ugo Kotsu Bus, get off at Goshougake Onsen Stop, and walk a little
2) From JR Morioka Station, ride Iwate Kenpoku Bus, get off at Hachimantai Chojo Stop, switch to Ugo Kotsu Bus, get off at Goshougake Onsen Stop, and walk a little
Credit Cards
Available for payment of lodging only
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)