Sukayu Onsen
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A historic hot spring resort in the Hakkoda Mountains. The strongly acidic hot springs are said to be effective for neuralgia and rheumatism, and have been a popular onsen (hot spring) for a long time.
Overview
A volcanic hot spring located in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, in the Hakkoda mountain range. As its name indicates, it's highly acidic, with a pH below 2.0. Known as a therapeutic hot spring since ancient times, it's currently home to a single inn, the "Suka Yu Onsen Ryokan." Its famous Hiba Sen-ninburo (cypress thousand-person bath) is a mixed-gender bath with a central divider separating men and women. Nearby attractions include Jigoku-numa (Hell Swamp) and the Tohoku University Botanical Garden Hakkoda Branch.
Basic Information
- Address
- 50, Kokuyou-rin Santouzawa, Minami-arakawa, Arakkawa, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Aomori
- Access
- Rail: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (depending on the bus) from Aomori Station on the JR East/Aoimori Railway Aoimori Line via JR Bus Tohoku Towada Kita Line. Car: Approximately 40 minutes from Aomori Chuo Interchange on the Aomori Expressway. Along National Route 103. Show route
- Op.Hours
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Cld.Days
- Open every day
- Fee
- Adults: ¥1000 (Elementary school age and under: ¥500) *Includes access to both the Sen-ninburo and Tama no Yu hot springs, one face towel, and use of the lounge.
- INFO
- Tickets must be purchased at the vending machine located right inside the building before entering the onsen. Women's only hours for the Sen-ninburo (Thousand-Person Bath): 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Lounge (rest area) hours: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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