Akakura no Yu: natural onsen (hot spring) water, flowing directly from the source high up on Mt. Myoko.
Within the water one can often find Yunohana, literally onsen flowers, back and white mineral blooms that point to the beneficial properties of the water.
The bath usage for men and women switches on a regular schedule, so everyone can enjoy both baths, each with its own distinct feeling. The hotel rooms equipped with onsen baths also make use of natural onsen water.
Tatami no Yu
- Features
- This unusual bath features soft tatami mat flooring, along with natural Akakura Onsen hot spring water. The tatami adds a gentle touch as you enter and exit the soothing baths.
- Hours
- Men: 3 to 7:30pm
Women: 8pm to 10am
The baths are cleaned daily from 10am to 3pm
- Usage fee
- Free for staying guests
Ishi no Yu
- Features
- Literally the "Stone Bath," Ishi no Yu is paved with Towada stone, a beautiful natural stone that provides a pleasant feel to the feet and creates a quiet ambience.
- Hours
- Women: 3 to 7:30pm
Men: 8pm to 10am
The baths are cleaned daily from 10am to 3pm
- Usage fee
- Free for staying guests
Hot Spring Type and Benefits
- Source
- Akakura Onsen (from a source on Mt. Myoko)
- Type
- Sulfate and bicarbonate hot spring
- Benefits
- General for onsen: neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, stiff shoulders, illness recovery, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive disorders, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, joint stiffness, motor paralysis, fatigue recovery, and general health promotion; specific for sulfate/bicarboanate onsen: heat rash, eczema, cuts, burns, chronic skin diseases, skin beautification and arteriosclerosis.
- Water provided to:
- Tatami no Yu, Ishi no Yu, Japanese rooms with semi-outdoor baths.
