Cruise Plan
- Enjoy Asarigawa Onsen Spa and fresh seafood
- The Oyasu Hot Spring village and Inaniwa udon noodle
- Travel in the deep mountain area, Kurobe Gorge, by the TOROKKO train
- Tour to Amanohashidate and local food by Kitaknki Tango Railway
- Kaike Onsen Resorts facing toward the vast expanse of sea and rock oysters
Spa & Gourmet -Cruise Plan-
Port of Akita, Port of Funagawa, Port of Noshiro
The Oyasu Hot Spring village and Inaniwa udon noodle
Tour: About 8 Hours
Yuzawa city is located in the southeast of Akita Prefecture. In the city there are many hot springs. The Oyasu Hot Spring Village is one of them, where you can see steam blowing out dynamically from the valley. Yuzawa city is the home of Inaniwa udon noodle. Enjoy very smooth and beautiful noodles. Furthermore, there is the traditional storage (Uchikura) in Masuda on the way from the Port of Akita to Yuzawa city. You should not miss it.
Port of Akita
About 100 minutes by car (Via expressway)
Uchikura of Masuda Stay: About 30 minutes
After driving 100 minutes in the Akita Expressway from the Port of Akita southwardly, you will get to the traditional storage (Uchikura) in Masuda in Yokote city. The storage is designated as the important preservation district for groups of historic buildings. The traditional appearance will give you images of the prosperity of the Masuda district in the Meiji era and the Taisho era.
| Address | Motomachi, Masuda, Masudamachi, Yokote City, Akita |
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| Links | Masuda Tourism Association |
| Contact |
Masuda Tourism Association TEL +81-182-45-5311 |
About 20 minutes by car
Inaniwa Udon Stay: About 60 minutes
Inaniwa Udon is available at hotels and restaurants in Yuzawa city. Usually these restaurants have various side dishes, such as Tempura or Japanese pickles, with characteristics of each restaurant.
| Address | Yuzawa City |
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| Links | Inaniwa Udon Cooperative |
| Contact |
Inaniwa Udon Cooperative TEL +81-0183-43-2029 |
About 20 minutes by car
Kawatsura Lacquerware Traditional Crafts Centre Stay: About 30 minutes
There are a museum area and a museum shop in the Kawatsura Lacquerware Traditional Crafts Centre. You can learn about the 800-year history of Kawatsure Lacquer war, which is the traditional draft designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Why don’t you buy some for souvenirs?
| Address | 142-1 Odatenakano, Kawatsura-cho, Yuzawa City |
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| Links | Kawatsura Lacquerware Traditional Crafts Centre |
| Contact |
Kawatsura Lacquerware Traditional Crafts Centre TEL +81-183-42-2410 |
About 30 minutes by car
Oyasukyo Onsen(Hot Spring) Daifuntoh Stay: About 60 minutes
Steam blows up tremendously from crevices in the rocks near the walking trail in the valley floor. From there you will see very beautiful color contrast of the red bridge, blue sky and green leaves. There is a footbath nearby. Have a lazy time there.
| Address | Parking in Daifuntoh, Oyasukyo |
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| Links | Yuzawa city Tourism and Industry Association, Oyasukyo Hot Spring |
| Contact |
Yuzawa City Tourism Association TEL +81-183-47-5080 |
About 120 minutes by car
Port of Akita