Enjoy Spring at Yuzawa and Higashinaruse-mura Course
2 Day Trip
The Natural Route that beings out the best of the four seasons -【Spring】No.2
Embrace spring while sightseeing in Yuzawa that is situated in the west side of Mt. Kurikoma, as well as Higashinaruse-mura. Also, in this course you can experience the clear waters of Fudo Falls and the beautiful nature at Sukawa-kogen, enjoy a starry sky while getting to know their local cultures.
Rent a car
About 20 minutes by car from Yuzawa Station
Roadside Station Ogachi / Komachi-no-sato Park
You can purchase souvenirs and local food products from Yuzawa at this roadside station. Also, the nearby connecting park is themed as the old Ono Komachi lore, while the mysterious building built on the fresh lawn gives a strong impression.The Komachi Festival is held on the seond Sunday of June and the day before it■MAP CODE:212 220 409*03
- address
- Hashimoto 90, Ono, Yuzawa-shi, Akita
Approx.40minutes
Oyasukyo Gorge
Oyasukyo is a product of the erosion of the two banks of Minase River. During the autumn leaves season, it is dyed with beautiful colors, and you can also feel the breath of the land from its famous onsen fountain.■MAP CODE:656 034 021*82
Approx.20minutes
Sato Yosuke Shoten Flagship Store
Akita's delicacy "Inaniwa Udon". Cold Inaniwa Udon eaten in spring and in the hot summer is recommended. The smooth texture and refined flavour are their trademark.■MAP CODE:212 385 429*22
- address
- inaniwa 80, Inaniwa-cho, Yuzawa-shi, Akita
- business hours
- Meals: 11:00~17:00
Approx.10minutes
Kawatsura Lacquerware Traditional Crafts Centre
Gold-inlaid lacquerware (using powdered gold in etched grooves) and maki-e experiences are also available. The glossy powdered gold used in this technique enhances the beauty of the lacquerware. Experience courses are fee-charging and need to be reserved in advance.■MAP CODE:212 533 017*25
- address
- Odatenakano 142-1, Kawatsura-cho, Yuzawa-shi, Akita
- business hours
- 9:00~17:00 (closed on Thursdays)
Approx.20minutes
Fudo Falls Hotarunosato Park
On the way heading towards Mt. Kurikoma from the city area of Yuzawa, it is a place to stop by easily for a break, and also a beautiful park to enjoy the beauty of nature. In the depths of the park, there is a waterfall where "Sennin training" - meditation by sitting under a waterfall can be carried out.■MAP CODE:656 662 347*44
- address
- Takinofukuro 30, Tagonai, Higashinaruse-mura, Ogachi-gun, Akita
Approx.55minutes
Kurikoma-sanso
The open-air bath at night is highly recommended - a huge panoramic view of Sukawa-kogen from an open-air bath while enjoying a sky full of stars!■MAP CODE:573 827 225*44
- address
- (Kurikoma Quasi-national Park) Tsubakigawa,Higashinaruse-mura, Ogachi-gun, Akita
Approx.10minutes
Iwakagami Wetlands - Stroll
This wetland can be found on the way heading towards Sukawa Lake from Kurikoma-sanso. You can enjoy fringed galax and hare's-tail cottongrass while walking through a land of fringed galax.■MAP CODE:573 827 214*63
- address
- (Sukawa Lake) Sukawa-kogen,Higashinaruse-mura, Akita
Sukawa Lake - Boating
Why not rent a boat at Sukawa Lake Camp and have a view of Mt. Kurikoma from the lake? Depending on the timing, sometimes you can experience some alone time with nature - something different when it is only you alone on the lake.■MAP CODE:573 825 236*00
- address
- (Sukawa Lake) Sukawa-kogen, Higashinaruse-mura, Akita
Approx.10minutes
Sukawa-kogen Onsen
After sweating from all the strolling and boating, do take a rest at Sukawa-kogen Onsen. Surrounded by nature, different types of baths such as family baths, the famous steam baths and many more are available.■MAP CODE:573 827 231*14
- address
- (within Kurikomakokutei Park)Matsurubeyama, Genbi-cho, Ichinoseki-shi, Iwate
- business hours
- Day trip bath
【Indoors】9:00~16:00
【Outdoors】6:00~21:00
Approx.1hour
Ogachi-gun Capitol Memorial Museum
Ogachi-gun Capitol Memorial Museum is designated as a tangible cultural property of Akita. After being completed in 1892 the historic building was used as the Ogachi-gun government office, and after that in various forms. It is worth for its design of a western government building from the Meiji period.■MAP CODE:212 584 378*88
- address
- Kitaara-machi 2-20, Yuzawa-shi, Akita
- business hours
- 8:30~17:00
Visits to the museum itself and regular exhibitions are free. (might be charged depending on the event and special exhibitions)
About 5 minutes by car to Yuzawa Station
Return rental car
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