Hakkoda Sanso Lodge
We cherish every element of nature in this pristine environment. See, listen, feel, touch, and taste ー from the smallest wonders to nature’s greatest gifts, just as they are.
Hakkoda Sanso Lodge offers accommodation, dining, day-use hot spring baths, an outdoor equipment shop, and guided mountain tours, making it an ideal base for exploring the Hakkoda Mountains.
Contact: +81-17-728-1512
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Berjaya Hakkoda Ski Resort
Enjoy panoramic views of the magnificent Hakkoda Mountains from your window.
In addition to skiing during winter and spring, guests can enjoy hiking in summer and taking in vibrant foliage in autumn, then unwind in a smooth, skin-friendly hot spring surrounded by primeval beech forests.
This is a place where you can fully immerse yourself in nature throughout all four seasons.
Contact: +81-17-738-2233
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Jogakura Onsen – Hotel Jogakura
A secluded hot spring inn nestled in a primeval beech forest.
The exterior resembles a Nordic mountain lodge, while the interior features abundant wood and calming plaster walls.
The large public bath offers panoramic views through glass walls, and open-air baths for men and women are also available, creating a relaxing and spacious atmosphere.
Contact: +81-17-738-0658
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Sukayu Onsen
With over 300 years of history, Sukayu Onsen is Japan’s first government-designated therapeutic hot spring.
This large wooden inn accommodates up to 500 guests and is famous for its iconic “Hiba Sennin-buro” (Thousand-Person Bath).
Local specialties such as Sukayu soba and frozen tofu can be enjoyed here, making it a popular base for sightseeing and hiking.
Contact: +81-17-738-6400
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Hakkoda Hotel
Quietly standing within a forest of primeval beech trees, Hakkoda Hotel offers a serene resort experience.
At night, gas lamps illuminate the log-built structure with a warm amber glow, creating a stately and elegant atmosphere.
A full-scale resort hotel filled with the natural warmth and beauty of wood.
Contact: +81-17-728-2000
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Motoyu Sarukura Onsen
A quiet, long-established hot spring inn with over 70 years of history, serving as a gateway to southern Hakkoda mountains.
Renowned for its abundant and high-quality hot spring water, the source temperature exceeds 80°C.
The spring supplies hot water to a wide surrounding area and is considered one of the finest in the Tohoku region.
Contact: +81-176-23-2030
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Yachi Onsen
Known as one of Japan’s “Three Hidden Hot Springs,” Yachi Onsen is a rustic inn popular with both overnight guests and day visitors.
Char fish, native to the nearby stream, are served as sashimi or grilled dishes.
In winter, lucky visitors may spot martens near the windows. Nearby Yachi Marshland is adorned with blooming skunk cabbage from May to June.
Contact: +81-176-74-1161
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Hakkoda Onsen
This onsen features a large circular bath and natural open-air baths offering stunning views of the Hakkoda mountain range.
Two types of hot spring water are available: an acidic alum spring and a hightemperature alkaline sodium spring. After bathing, guests can enjoy carefully prepared meals made with local ingredients.
※ Currently closed.
Contact: +81-17-738-8288
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Michinoku Fukazawa Onsen
A simple hot spring surrounded by white birch and beech forests.
Family-run and warmly welcoming, this inn is popular for long-term therapeutic stays, particularly during the agricultural off-season.
Guests can stay overnight, prepare their own meals, and enjoy delicious dishes made with wild mountain vegetables prepared by the hosts.
Contact: +81-17-738-1464
Hakkoda Mountain Nine Hot Springs Association Website
Kayano Chaya
A long-loved rest stop on Kayano Plateau.
It offers a wide menu featuring bamboo shoot oden, gohei mochi, and other local specialties, as well as souvenirs including local mountain vegetables.
Contact: +81-17-738-2428
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Tashiro Plateau Chaya
Easily recognized by its sharp red roof, this plateau teahouse is famous for its fresh mountain air and delicious food.
Popular dishes include miso oden, sansai soba, and the rare char fish soba. The friendly owner, a self-proclaimed “mushroom master,” is a true Hakkoda enthusiast.
Contact: +81-17-738-9485
Matabei no Chaya
A cozy hot spring inn with a free footbath and rest area.
The owner prepares dishes using wild vegetables and mushrooms gathered personally, including mushroom soup and sansai soba.
Grilled meat set meals, enjoyed with views of Hakkoda, are also popular.
Contact: +81-17-738-7815
Tashiro Rest House Houbokiba
A base for spring ski touring, summer hiking, and autumn mushroom foraging.
Famous for its miso oden, the ski-loving owner warmly welcomes guests with hot tea.
Contact: +81-17-738-6382
Tashiro Plateau & Tashiro Campground
Spreading at the foot of Mt. Takada-Odake and Mt. Hina-dake, Tashiro Plateau offers expansive grasslands and refreshing breezes.
Clusters of rhododendrons bloom in early June.
This campground also serves as a trailhead for hiking Mt. Hina-dake.
Contact:
Summer: +81-17-738-0066
Winter: +81-176-26-2203
Jogakura Bridge
Located within Towada-Hachimantai National Park, Jogakura Bridge offers breathtaking views of the Hakkoda Mountains.
Visitors can enjoy lush greenery in summer, snowy landscapes in winter, and particularly spectacular autumn foliage, making it a popular spot for photography.
Contact:
Aomori City Tourism Information Center
+81-17-723-4670
Jigokunuma (Hell Pond)
About a five-minute walk from Sukayu Onsen, Jigokunuma offers stunning seasonal views of Mount Hakkoda.
In autumn, the contrast between the greenish pond and the vivid autumn leaves creates a picture-perfect scene.
Contact:
Sukayu Onsen
+81-17-738-6400
Suiren-numa (Water Lily Pond)
A pond and wetland located along the Hakkoda Gold Line between Lake Towada and Hakkoda.
With the Hakkoda mountain range reflected in the pond, it is an excellent spot to enjoy seasonal scenery, from fresh greenery to vivid autumn colors. Closed in winter due to heavy snowfall.
Contact:
Aomori City Tourism Information Center
+81-17-723-4670
Gudarinuma Pond
A spring-fed pond near Tashirodaira, where clear water flows into a narrow stream.
The area is home to diverse alpine plants, wetlands, and large beech and oak trees, offering rich natural scenery.
Contact:
Summer: +81-17-738-0066
Winter: +81-176-26-2203
Ryujin-numa Pond & Tashirodaira Wetland
A quiet pond along the trail near Hakkoda Onsen, known for its deep blue, mystical clarity.
A boardwalk allows visitors to explore wetlands that transform beautifully with each season.
Contact:
Hakkoda Onsen
+81-17-738-8288
Snow March Disaster Memorial Statue
This memorial commemorates the tragic 1902 snow march incident, in which soldiers of the 5th Infantry Regiment were lost in the Hakkoda Mountains.
The statue marks the site where a soldier was discovered standing frozen in the snow, prompting rescue efforts.
Contact:
Aomori City Tourism Division
+81-17-734-5179
Hakkoda Mountain Guide Club
Guides offer trekking, forest walks, kayaking tours, and winter activities across the Hakkoda Mountains and throughout Aomori Prefecture.
They support visitors safely explore mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes.
Contact:
Located Inside Hakkoda Sanso Lodge
+81-17-728-1511
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