Kakunodate Hot Spring — Attraction in Semboku

If you want a real Japanese experience with futons on the floor. Bathroom in the hall. And real ofuro or bath house... This is the place. Japanese breakfast included next door. They give you sandals to walk across there 2 building. Oh, no shoes allowed in the hotel. Take them off in special area in front of lobby. Was here during Sakura (Cherry blossom) season. Beautiful, authentic, out of a time capsule. Loved it!...

The bath is indoors and nice enough to get cleaned up and soak. There's a comfortable lounge with drink machines. A small locker is provided in the changing room and the front desk was willing to watch my bigger luggage while...

The onsen water is super hot (hello, Akita!), but it was relaxing and fun! My husband stayed red for 2 days after getting into the onsen here haha. Easily a highlight of our trip to Akita during cold, snowy...