Sukawa Onsen is a hot spring resort located on the prefectural border of Akita and Iwate prefectures, in Mt. Kurikoma.There are two onsen inns which attract many hot spring lovers with their unique accommodations.If you’re a nature lover, you’ll enjoy its scenic views of the surrounding area, such as Lake Sukawa.You can enjoy Mt. Kurikoma in many ways, such as climbing, trekking, camping, and forest bathing* in summer and leaf-hunting in autumn.
*Forest bathing: the practice of visiting a forest for health benefits.
The surrounding roads are congested with traffic due to its popularity, especially in autumn!

Contact:
Tourism and Product Association of Higashinarusemura TEL 0182-38-8411
Higashinaruse Village Office (Planning Division) TEL 0182-47-3402
Higashinaruse village website: http://www.higashinaruse.com/

Near Kurikoma Sanso Shuttle drop off point

● Kurikoma Sanso

Kurikoma Sanso parking Kurikoma Line

An accommodation facility as a climbing base, located at the entrance of the Mt. Kurikoma trail. With splendid views of Mt. Chokai from all rooms and popular hot spring- especially breath-taking is the open bath with a panoramic view of the great nature of Sukawa highland. It attracts a lot of tourists.

Opening hours: Open from April to early November (closed in winter)
Accommodation Fee: 1-night, 2-day, 13,350 yen up (*depending on the season and the number of guests per room)
Day-trip bath: 9:00 – 16:00 Adult 750 yen Children 400 yen Lounge and private rooms are available
Kurikoma Sanso TEL 0182-47-5111 / website

● Lake Sukawa

Stop and wait 5 minutes at the shuttle drop off point of Sukawa Line
　 20-min walk from Kurikoma Sanso Shuttle drop off point

Located along the Nigo Oyu Line (Kurikoma Road), the beautiful lake covered with beech forest is also called “Akane numa (vermilion tarn)”. Because of the high acidity of pH 3.2 – 3.6, it is said that there are no fish in the lake at all. There is a campsite nearby and rental boats are also available. It is a great place to stop by on the way back from trekking.

Recommended period: June to late October (closed in winter)
Lake Sukawa Campsite Management Building TEL 0182-47-5255

● Lake Sukawa Campsite

Stop and wait 5 minutes at the shuttle drop off point of Sukawa Line
　 20-min walk from Kurikoma Sanso Shuttle drop off point

A campsite surrounded by the beautiful nature on the shores of Lake Sukawa. Enjoy your favorite outdoor activities such as hiking, bird watching, canoeing, and full-scale camping!

Open: From early June to late October
Rental services: camping set (tent included), cooking set, and boats
Fee: Adult 420 yen per night; Children (junior high school students or below) 210 yen per night
For day-use: Adult 210 yen per night; Children (junior high school students or below) 110 yen per night
Lake Sukawa Campsite Management Building TEL 0182-47-5255

● Sukawa Kogen Onsen (Iwate prefecture)

Sukawa Onsen Shuttle drop off point Kurikoma Line

Sukawa Onsen (hot spring) is located on the hillside of Mt. Kurikoma, crossing three prefectures- Iwate, Miyagi, and Akita. It has a long history for more than 300 years since the Edo period, and has long been loved by many fans in the Tohoku area of Japan.

Open: From April to early November (closed in winter)
Accommodation Fee: 1-night, 2-day, 10,000 yen up
(*depends on the season and the number of guests per room.) *Kitchen is also available
Day-trip bath: Large public bath- adult 600 yen; children 300 yen
Lounge and private rooms are available from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Sukawa Kogen Onsen TEL 0191-23-9337 / website

● Mt. Kurikoma

1-min walk from Sukawa Onsen Shuttle drop off point to the starting point of the trail

Mt. Kurikoma is at the center of Northern Tohoku area across Akita, Iwate, and Miyagi prefectures. The area attracts many mountain climbers who enjoy hiking and mountain climbing for its beautiful lakes, rare alpine plants and dynamic view of high moor.The popular route starts from the Sukawa Onsen trekking start point near the eighth station (at altitude of 1,100 m), and you can begin relaxing trek there. The place is especially attractive in spring for flowers, like the meadow of Nagorigahara. During the blooming season, it is a paradise for alpine plants and visitors can see valuable plants including Eriophorum (cotton grass), Drosera rotundifolia (sundew), Gentiana etc. The short summer is followed by shades like blazing flames in fall.

Climbing season: from May to November (closed in winter)

Others *Relatively far away from shuttle drop off points

● Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Ground

Wide variety of 12 different slopes including a 2.5 km long run are welcoming skiers. Just enjoy wide slope, bumps, relaxing long trail, and powder snow, a variety of courses catering skiers and snowboarders on all levels.

Winter season: December to late March
Opening hours: 9:00am – 04:00pm
Lift fares: 1 day-adult 3,500 yen; high school students and seniors 3,000 yen; elementary & junior high school students 1,000 yen　
Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Ground TEL 0182-47-3101 / website

● Yamayuri Onsen Hotel Blanc

Yamayuri Onsen Hotel Blanc is just next to the Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski ground. The hot spring is popular among local residents, which is body and heart soothing.

Open: all years
Accommodation Fee: 1 night, 2-day, 10,050 yen up
(*depending on the season and the number of guests per room.)
Day-trip bath: Adult-450 yen; children-250 yen; lounge and private rooms also are available 　
Yamayuri Onsen Hotel Blanc TEL 0182-47-3104 / website

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