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Kyūkamura: The Only Western-Style Hotel in Nyūtō Onsen

Kyūkamura Nyūtō Onsenkyō (渡假村 乳頭溫泉鄉) is one of the 37 hotels owned by the National Park Resort Chain. Although the hotel itself doesn’t have the secrecy element like the other six ryokans in Nyūtō Onsen, the facilities in Kyūkamura are suitable for families or the elderly due to its level of service, modern facilities, and location.

Tip: The autumn leaves around Kyūkamura Nyūtō Onsenkyō is around the 20th of October.

Onsen at Kyūkamura Nyūtō Onsenkyō

Strangely enough, Kyūkamura Nyūtō Onsenkyō doesn’t have a private onsen pool that is available for renting (we would have thought that a hotel chain like this should have the funding to build a few private pools…). So if you don’t want to share your shower/bath time with strangers, make sure you book one of their Western-style rooms with a shower/bath attached.

In one of their indoor bathing area, a bigger onsen pool is divided into two smaller pools, each with a different type of onsen.

Kyukamura Nyuton Onsen
© Akita Tourism Federation

The one with the milky color is called Tazawako-Kōgen-no-Yu (田沢湖高原の湯), which is known to remove excess sebum from your skin. The clearer onsen is Nyūtō -no-Yu (乳頭の湯). The spring water, known for containing moisturizing properties, will soften the keratin surface of your skin, making your skin feel soft and supple.

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Bathing at Kyūkamura Nyūtō Onsenkyō as a Day Visitor

  • The hot spring facility at Kyūkamura Nyūtō Onsenkyō is open from 11 am to 5 pm for day visitors.
    • The last admission is at 3 pm
  • The cost is
    • 800 yen for adults
    • 400 yen for children from four years old to elementary school students

Dining at Kyūkamura

Kyukamura Nyuton Onsen
© Akita Tourism Federation

Dinner at Kyūkamura is all made from local and seasonal ingredients. Their kaiseki-ryōri (traditional multi-course Japanese dinner) isn’t just perfect for your Instagram photos, but all the dishes are mouth-watering and delicious!

In the morning, you will be enjoying their buffet which will give you enough energy and nutrients to kick start your exciting adventures (^_-)-☆.

Tip: For those with special dietary requirements like us, let the hotel know in advance so they can cater to your request!

Camping at Nyūtō Onsen

From June to early October, you can also book to camp at Nyūtō Onsen with Kyūkamura. Note that the campground is 1.5 km from the hotel, so rather than getting off at Kyūkamura-mae (休暇村前), get off at Tsurunoyu Iriguchi (鶴の湯温泉入口) instead.

The camping facility is not currently listed on the hotel’s English website, so you will have to refer to the Japanese website HERE for more details. Again, if you require translation assistance, please contact us HERE, and we will get back to you.

How to Get to Kyūkamura Nyūtō Onsenkyō

Please take Ugoku Kōtsū’s (羽後交通) Nyūtō Line (乳頭線) from JR Tazawako Station (田沢湖駅前) or Lake Tazawa (田沢湖畔) and get off at Kyukamura-mae (休暇村前).

  • The current one-way bus fare is 840 yen.
  • There is no English timetable available. Please refer back to the Japanese bus stop name when you read the Japanese timetable HERE and click “乳頭線”.
  • Instead of matching the Japanese name of the bus stops on the timetable, you can also use one of Japan’s Transport Apps.

Other Hot Spring Ryokans and Hotels in Nyūtō Onsen

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Click the photo to find out more information about Nyūtō Onsen!

Nyūtō Onsen (乳頭温泉郷) is a rural hot spring resort in Akita Prefecture that consists of six ryokans and one hotel, each having its history, style, and spring quality. Listed as one of the 100 Japan Hidden Scenic Spots, the resort is quietly nestled deep in the mountain at the base of Mt. Nyūtō.

For more information, please refer to our article on Nyūtō Onsen!

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