This inn is the closest to the sea in the Oga hot spring resort area. There is an indoor bath with free-flowing hot-spring water and an open-air bath with a view of the sea of Oga. The meals are prepared by boiling the ingredients in a tub, then cooking them on a stone heated to 400 degrees Celsius.

Dormy Inn is a business hotel, but its large public baths and breakfast are highly rated, and it attracts many tourists. It is within walking distance of Akita Station, and there is a multi-storey car park on the premises. The large public bath with natural hot spring water also has an open-air bath. Breakfast is Buffet and local dishes are also served.

This is a recommended hotel with a full range of facilities, including free internet access and air purifiers. The desk is spacious and convenient for working on business trips. Check-out is relaxed, so you can relax and enjoy your stay. It's conveniently located near the station.

The hotel is conveniently located just 30 seconds walk from Yokote Station. There are five places to eat dinner, including a Japanese restaurant with a Kiritanpo hotpot set meal. Breakfast is a Japanese set meal made with local Akita ingredients. The room was spacious and comfortable.

If you want to see the Omagari Fireworks Festival, you can't go wrong with Hotel Route Inn Omagari Ekimae. It's located just a 3-minute walk from Omagari Station. There are many places to eat and shop, and it's convenient to use a rental car. What's more, you can enjoy the view of the fireworks from your room.

Take the Ugo Kotsu bus bound for Nyuto Onsen and get off at the Kyuka Mura bus stop to reach this hotel. There are trees all around and the air is fresh. This hotel focuses on food, and you can enjoy all-you-can-eat Akita specialties. There are two types of baths, and you can also enjoy the hot springs.

If you are looking for a cheap and good place to stay in Akita, I recommend "Comfort Hotel Akita". It is conveniently located, just a 2-minute walk from the west exit of Akita Station. The rooms are very stylish and clean. Breakfast is also free for guests. The price is reasonable, and it is one of my favorite hotels that I often stay at.

This hotel is in a great location overlooking Senshu Park, which was chosen as one of the 100 best urban parks in Japan. It is also easily accessible to many places such as Akita Airport and Akita Station, so it is recommended as a base for sightseeing. We stayed in a twin room, which was spacious and relaxing. The restaurant had a Japanese and Western buffet, so we were able to relax and enjoy our meal. The hotel also sold a variety of Akita souvenirs, and there was a convenience store nearby, so it was convenient.

This inn is located in an excellent location, just a 3-minute walk from Yokote Station, and yet you can relax and unwind. The large open-air bath bath allows you to relax while looking out at the garden, and the indoor bath is also spacious and open. For food, we had kiritanpo hotpot. It was delicious, with plenty of meat and vegetables.

This is the annex of Tsuru no Yu in Nyuto Onsenkyo, but compared to the main building, the rooms here are more spacious and there is also a private open-air bath, so the whole family can relax in it. This private open-air bath can also be used in the evenings and mornings, so it was great to be able to spend time with my family while watching the beautiful starry sky. If you stay at a mountain inn, you can also use the hot springs at the main building of Tsuru no Yu for free. The main building of Tsuru no Yu tends to get crowded during the day with day-trippers, but if you stay at a mountain inn, you can enjoy bathing in the evenings and other times when guests are staying overnight. Also, cooking around Japanese hearth is a true pleasure of a mountain trip, and I'm sure your children will enjoy it!

In the Tohoku region, Naruko Gorge in Miyagi Prefecture is covered in beautiful autumn leaves and is Breathtaking view. I recommend the nearby Naruko Hotel. It is a long-established hot spring Ryokan (Japanese inn) that was founded 140 years ago. It is about a 3-minute walk from JR Naruko Onsen Station. It has the largest bathtub in the Naruko Onsen area and also has a variety of open-air baths with different themes. It is interesting to see how the color of the hot spring water changes subtly depending on the outside air and humidity. The food Buffet was very satisfying, with plenty of local dishes such as salt-grilled sweetfish and local sake. There are many tourist spots around the hotel, such as Naruko Onsen Shrine and the dam, so we enjoyed it thoroughly.

A covered open-air bath would be nice. It is located just a few minutes by car from Lake Tazawa, famous for the "Tatsuko Statue," and is surrounded by forests, making it a quiet environment. Both meals are Buffet, and Akita's local dishes "Kiritanpo Nabe" and "Iburi-gakko" are served.

The autumn foliage of Urabandai in the northern part of Fukushima Prefecture is spectacularly beautiful. We recommend the Urabandai Lake Resort Geihinkan. The crimson mountains reflected on the lake surface are a stunning sight. The hotel is luxuriously decorated and features numerous artworks and works of art. The open-air bath surrounded by the autumn foliage is the best.

I recommend the "Metropolitan Akita" which is directly connected to Akita Station and is convenient and easy to use. It is directly connected to the station, so you can stay there safely even if you are not familiar with the area. The beds are also very comfortable, so it is good for your body after traveling. It is close to the station, so there are many restaurants nearby.

How about Aoni Onsen in Aomori Prefecture? It is located a short distance from the roadside station "Niji no Lake." It is a independent guest cottages mountain village, with only farms and a few fields within a 2km radius. Various trees around the inn are changing color in autumn. You can see the natural scenery. Although it is a small, rustic inn, there are four baths, so you can Visiting hot springs in every spot.

This hot spring hotel in Hachimantai is a comfortable place to stay on your own. The welcome drink, nuts, and chocolates in the lounge, although self-service, were delightful. The view from the open-air bath, which makes the most of its location, was wonderful.

This is Ryokan (Japanese inn) in Iwate, located right next to the scenic Genbikei Gorge. The hot spring has a large indoor bath and an open-air bath. It is a natural hot spring, and the bathtub made of cypress is recommended. The food was delicious, including Iwate's famous Maesawa beef and seafood from Sanriku. At Genbikei Gorge, you can also enjoy cuckoo dumplings, which are delivered on a string stretched across the river.

This is a resort hotel located in a hot spring area in the northwest of Miyagi Prefecture. The surrounding area is famous for its autumn leaves and is very beautiful. The autumn leaves at Naruko Gorge are particularly beautiful. I recommend taking a leisurely stroll to enjoy the view. After that, the food and hot springs are sure to be exceptional.

How about Sakunami Onsen in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture? Iwamatsu Ryokan (Japanese inn) looks like a fine hotel, but there is also an old staircase leading down to the open-air bath. You can bathe in the open-air bath while looking at the mountain stream. You can enjoy the hot springs in the nature. Depending on the plan, you can have meals in your room. I chose Buffet, but the food was mainly Japanese and there was a corner with local cuisine. If you take the train, there is a round-trip shuttle from Sakunami Station.