Discover Summer in Yuzawa and Sukawa-kogen Course
2 Day Trip
The Natural Route that beings out the best of the four seasons -【Summer】No. 2
After sightseeing famous spots in Yuzawa, spend a night at Kurikoma-sanso for the big panoramic view from the open-air bath and the starry night sky. On the second day, stroll along Sukawa-kogen area and enjoy boating.
Rent a car
About 30 minutes by car from Yuzawa Station
Innai-ginzan Ijinkan
Once known as the biggest silver mine in the orient, different documents and mining equiments, the model of the mining town are exhibited. It is located in JR Innai Station.■MAP CODE:212 155 572*60
Approx.45minutes
Kawarage Jigoku
One of Japan's three sacred mountains, until now it still gushes sulfide gas, and besides making it impossible for plants to grow, its appearance from with all kinds of rocks with weird shapes boosts its image of an exact "hell".It is recommended that you head to the Kawarage Jigoku Parking Lot via Doroyu Onsen.■MAP CODE:813 567 537*11
Kawarage Oyutaki
A 20 minute walk from the Kawarage Jigoku Parking Lot to walk through Kawarage Jigoku, and a 15 minute walk along the mountain roads from Kawarage Oyutaki Parking Lot. Ahead of them is the rare waterfall spring - in which the waterfall itself is a type of hot spring. The best time for the bath is early July to mid-September. A bathing suit is needed.The walking route from Kawarage Jigoku Parking Lot is sandy and slopey. Sandals are not recommended.
- address
- Takamatsu, Yuzawa-shi, Akita
Approx.30minutes
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.30minutes
Kurikoma-sanso
Kurikoma-sanso is located 1,100 m above sea level,so you can feel the cooling air in the morning and at night, even during summer time. The windows of the rooms and restaurants are also big and wide, so you can enjoy the vivid green view below.■MAP CODE:573 827 225*44
- address
- (within Kurikoma Quasi-national Park) Tsubakigawa,Higashinaruse-mura, Ogachi-gun, Akita
Walk to destination
Nagorigahara - Stroll
Enter from the nearby entrance at Sukawa-kogen Onsen and try out this wetlands stroll trail that takes an hour for one big round. For this activity, casual clothes are okay but if you would like to aim for a higher difficulty then you will need mountaineering boots.■MAP CODE:573 827 231*14
Stroll while moving on to next destination
Sukawa-kogen Onsen
Enjoy a day trip bath at Sukawa-kogen Onsen,and have lunch at a relaxing pace.■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.5minutes
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*06
- address
- (Sukawa Lake) Sukawa-kogen, Higashinaruse-mura, Akita
Approx.50minutes
Genbi Ravine
On the way back to Ichinoseki, have a view of the beautiful gorge that represents Tohoku while having a rest. There are many tourists in this area despite the narrow paths, so do be extra careful when you drive.■MAP CODE:142 066 875*60
About 20 minutes by car to Ichinoseki Station
Return rental car
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