Introducing the charms of Akakura Onsen (Niigata), day trip and accommodation facilities, and nearby restaurants

Basic information about Akakura Onsen

Akakura Onsen is a valuable hot spring that has both sulfate spring and hydrogen carbonate spring. The general indications (common indications for therapeutic springs) of the two spring qualities are as follows.

In addition, the indications by spring quality (indications unique to Akakura Onsen) are as follows.

Other well-established effects include ``creating beautiful skin'' and ``Children's Bath.''

Akakura Onsen also has a system to certify "hot spring sommeliers" and is said to be the birthplace of hot spring sommeliers. Please come and experience the pride of the place where hot spring bathing specialists are born (hot springs with water quality that is especially useful for medical treatment).

Recommended day trip hot spring facilities at Akakura Onsen

We will introduce recommended day-trip hot spring facilities in Akakura Onsenkyo. If you want to enjoy the feeling of traveling on a casual day trip, if you are planning a short trip, or if you want to easily refresh your tired body at Akakura Onsen, be sure to check it out.

Kotakero

At Kotakero, you can enjoy Akakura Onsen's hot springs flowing directly from the source. There is no filtration, heating, or circulation involved, so when you soak, you can see a white or black substance called ``Yunohana'' mixed in with the hot water.

However, ``Yunohana'' is a phenomenon unique to hot springs that contain many effective ingredients, so there is no problem even if it is mixed with hot water. Think of it as proof of an authentic hot spring and enjoy it.

``Kogakuro'' offers day trip plans, and there are also plans where you can enjoy not only bathing but also a meal. This is especially a must-see for those who want to enjoy the food at a hot spring hotel even on a day trip. Enjoy the most delicious, colorful seasonal ingredients and Echigo's famous sake.

Akakura Hotel

Akakura Hotel is an accommodation facility that accepts day trip bathers. All of the baths at Akakura Hotel are natural hot springs with plenty of natural hot spring water.

Akakura Hotel is a long-established hotel with a history of over 100 years and boasts the largest amount of hot spring water in Akakura Onsenkyo. You can enjoy a wide variety of baths, including a large public bath and an open-air bath, as well as a jacuzzi bath and a mixed open-air bath (seasonally available).

However, you may not be able to take a day trip bath when it is reserved or when it is crowded, so it is best to call the hotel in advance to inquire.

The interior of the hotel is decorated with seasonal flowers and beautiful paintings. If you like a painting, you can sell it, so if you're interested, why not check it out?

Recommended accommodations in Akakura Onsen

If you have time, you might want to soak in the hot springs, enjoy some delicious food, and then stay overnight. Here we will introduce recommended accommodations in Akakura Onsen.

Akakura Kanko Hotel

"Akakura Kanko Hotel" is located at an altitude of 1,000m and is known for its beautiful scenery, where you can sometimes see a sea of ​​clouds below.

The view from the large public bath is also spectacular, and you can enjoy bathing while admiring the unobstructed view.

There is also a private family bathroom available for private use, so if you want to relax and enjoy the hot springs without worrying about being seen, why not consider using it?

The view from the rooms is also great, with rooms divided into rooms with a view of Mt. Myoko and rooms with a view of Lake Nojiri. Western-style rooms are the main ones, but Japanese-style rooms are also available for groups, so we recommend contacting the hotel to check availability.

There are five types of dining facilities on site, so you can enjoy a variety of cuisines, from Japanese to Western, to suit your mood.

There is also a gym that guests can use free of charge, so we recommend enjoying Akakura's hot springs after working out to your heart's content.

Ryokan Okayama

``Ryokan Okayama'' is an old folk house-style inn surrounded by vast grounds and greenery, filled with the warmth of wood.

At Ryokan Okayama, there is an open-air bath called ``Shirakaba-no-Yu,'' where you can take a bath while looking at the starry sky, ``Donguri-no-Yu,'' a private bath that you can enjoy without worrying about your surroundings, and a newly renovated indoor bath, ``Hinoki-no-Uchi-Buro.'' You can enjoy 3 types of baths. All baths are 100% natural hot spring water, with no circulation or addition of water.

The rooms are mainly Japanese modern, with sophisticated accessories and room designs that are attractive. From the window, you can see the scenery of Mt. Myoko in all four seasons.

Each dish is handmade using carefully selected ingredients such as seasonal seafood from the Sea of ​​Japan, locally grown vegetables, and Koshihikari from Myoko. We also have a selection of famous sake (Japanese sake) that goes well with Japanese food, so it is especially recommended for those who want to enjoy delicious local sake together.

If you want to enjoy hot springs and Japanese culture, why not check it out?

Other surrounding facilities of Akakura Onsen

There are many restaurants around Akakura Onsen. Here we have compiled a list of stores in the surrounding area that are worth paying attention to, so be sure to check them out.

Miyoshiya

``Miyoshiya'' is a restaurant where you can enjoy Akakura Onsen's local gourmet dish, ``Red Yakisoba.''

"Red Yakisoba" has a bright red appearance, which tends to give the impression of being spicy, but the red appearance is actually due to the highland vegetables such as tomatoes and paprika used in the sauce.

It's actually not spicy, so even children can enjoy it without any worries.

On social media, we saw some surprised comments such as ``It's not spicy'' and other comments saying ``It's worthy of being a specialty.'' When you visit Akakura Onsen, why not try the local gourmet food named after the word "red"?

Hot Spring Manju Manjudo

"Onsen Manju Manjudo" is a shop where you can enjoy local manju from Akakura Onsenkyo.

Each hot spring manju is carefully manufactured in our own factory inside the store, and is sold freshly packaged.

The texture of the two-colored dough made of white sugar and brown sugar is fluffy. It has a perfect balance with the homemade strained bean paste made from Hokkaido azuki beans, and although it is a filling size, you can eat it in one bite.

It's popular through word of mouth, with some saying, ``The freshly made dough is delicious'' and ``It pairs well with roasted green tea.''

I would like to try authentic hot spring manju at least once.

Ski resort

Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture has two ski resorts that are representative of the area: Akakura Onsen Ski Resort and Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Resort.

"Akakura Onsen Ski Resort" is a slope with a wide course and a wide shape. There are many gentle slopes, so it can be said that it is an easy ski resort for beginners to intermediate skiers.

On the other hand, Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Resort has many courses for intermediate to advanced skiers. The design is attractive for sliding in areas with uncompacted snow and long-distance downhill areas from the summit to the foot of the mountain. For those who want to enjoy high-quality powder snow, Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Resort is especially recommended.

The ski slopes at both ski resorts are adjacent to each other, and you can go back and forth between the two ski resorts by using the lift.

After skiing or snowboarding, it's nice to be able to soothe your tired body at Akakura Onsen.

[Akakura Onsen Ski Resort]

[Akakura Kanko Resort Ski Resort]

Snowliner is convenient for skiing and snowboarding sightseeing

If you are going to the Myoko area for skiing or snowboarding, we recommend using the ``Snow Liner'' express bus that takes you directly to the slopes.

When you go on a trip to a ski resort, you end up carrying a lot of luggage, and you tend to get tired just by moving around. However, if you use a direct bus, you can simply go to the bus meeting point and it will take you to your destination ski resort, which is very convenient.

You can store your heavy luggage in the trunk room installed on the bus, which greatly reduces the burden on you while traveling.

Another great feature is that you can reach your destination on one bus without having to change trains.

The Snow Liner can be used both on the way there and back, so it's especially recommended for people who don't want to use their physical strength to travel, or those who are concerned about getting tired after exercising.

You can easily reserve the direct bus ``Snow Liner'', so please consider using it when going to the ski resorts in the Hakuba area.

Click here to reserve the Snow Liner

Let's be healed by the hot springs and the spectacular view of Mt. Myoko

Akakura Onsen, where you can soak while admiring the spectacular view of Mt. Myoko, is something special. Please enjoy Akakura Onsen to your heart's content at the day trip hot spring facilities and lodging facilities introduced in this article.

There are restaurants in the area where you can enjoy local gourmet food and two ski resorts with different levels of difficulty, so be sure to visit when sightseeing around Akakura Onsen.

If you're going to the ski resort, the Snow Liner bus is convenient, so why not consider using it as well?