青荷山荘：外観

A Relaxing and Cozy Inn
Mizusawa Onsen village Aoni mountain lodge

Mizusawa Onsen is at the foot of Mount Akitakomagatake overlooking the lake Tazawa. Aoni mountain lodge is a quiet inn surrounded by the woods.It has an adjoining Izakaya (a dining pub) called the Aoni-ann which opened in Aril 2020. We look forward to welcoming our guests with comfortable rooms for you to relax and cuisine made with the seasonal ingredients, the blessings of nature in Akita.

hot springs

Onsen (hot springs)

The onsen at Aoni lodge is a milky white coloured sulfurous spring, supplied in a Gensen Kakenagashi style (the hot spring water comes directly from the source and constantly flows in). It is very popular as a therapeutic hot spring for its ample supply of water and its high efficacy. In April 2020, the Uchiyu (bath inside the lodge) was refurbished. Spend an exclusive moment by relaxing and unwinding in a private bath. The open air bath is available at the large common bath area.
Private bath open hours
6:00 ~ 9:00 (Last admission at 8:00) 15:00 ~ 23:00 (Last admission at 22:00) up to 50mins per use. Please make a reservation request upon check-in.

public baths

The large public baths and open air baths of the neighboring inn New Sky are milky white natural hot springs. You can use these for free between 5:00 and 9:00 , 15:00 and 24:00.

青荷山荘：隣接する宿『ニュースカイ』の大浴場・露天風呂は、乳白色の天然温泉。

You can also use the baths in our sister inn New Sky located next to Aoni Sanso.
This is perfect if you also want to enjoy an open air bath. You can use these baths between 5:00 and 9:00 , 15:00 and 24:00.
Please make sure to also enjoy the open hot springs there as well!

cuisine

Handmade Cooking by the Proprietress

We provide the local cuisine of Akita with meals that are centered on Japanese food. We use kiritanpo (mashed rice skewered and roasted), Japanese yam and Tazawako pork as local ingredients.

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The mountain lodge dining pub
“Aonian”

Serves the Akita brewed sake along with seasonal specialty dishes prepared by the Okami (Female manager in traditional Japanese inn). Enjoy sake and the recommended local delicacies, Kiritanpo nabe (Akita’s famous hot pot), uncured ham and grilled Tazawako pork which was grazed at the huge Buna Mori ranch. The dining pub is open to general customers as well as guests staying at Mizusawa Onsen village.

Open hours
Breakfast 7:30 ~ 9:00 ※Customers without a hotel reservation are asked to make a reservation for breakfast beforehand.
Lunch 11:30 ~ 14:00 (Last orders 13:30)
Dinner 18:00 ~22:00 (Last orders 21:30)

Tazawako-Houboku-Buta
(Tazawako pastured pork)

The pigs are grazed 1000m above sea level on Buna Mori ranch. The pigs are raised in a stress free environment, surrounded by nature and they will not be administrated any medicine. Tazawako pastured pork is firm and sweet with succulent white fat.


From Morioka IC (Highway inter change), 60mins by car.
From Akita airport, 110mins by a share taxi called “Airport liner” to Mizusawa Onsen village. From JR Tazawako station, take Ugo-transport/Nyuto-Onsen-bus, after about 20mins get off at “Mizusawa-onsen-go (Mizusawa onsen village)” bus stop, then walk for 5mins.

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Kiritanpo

Japanese Yam Stew

Tazawako pork

  • Kiritanpo

  • This is a typical local dish in Akita Prefecture.
    We wind regular mashed rice around a Japanese cedar rod like chikuwa (tube-shaped fish-paste cake) and roast it.We then remove it from the rod and cut it up so that it is easy to eat.
    We make this dish using Akitakomachi rice. Akitakomachi rice is a leading brand of Akita Prefecture. This is an extremely high quality type of ri ce with a great taste and stickiness. This is rice that is not thick despite its good flavor.
    This means you can eat it with a refreshing feeling without it lying heavily on your stomach. This is rice that is especially recommended for women.

  • Japanese Yam Stew

  • Japanese yam stew was developed as a local specialty by chefs in Lake Tazawa.
    Japanese yam produced in Lake Tazawa is characterized by its strong stickiness.
    This is especially popular as a high grade ingredient in the Kansai region.

  • Tazawako pork

  • Tazawako pork is raised at the foot of Mt. Akita-Komagatake.
    This is pork characterized by its smooth, tender meat quality and the sweetness of its fat.
    We serve this in light soy milk shabu shabu (thinly sliced meat boiled quickly with vegetables) in Aoni Sanso.

FACILITIES

Rooms

In addition to our tasteful 7 classic Japanese style rooms, we have renovated 4 rooms into Japanese inspired western style rooms. Two of those rooms have connecting rooms, which families and group travelers love. Wheelchair accessible rooms are also available.
Breakfast is included. We recommend the mountain lodge dining pub “Aonian” for dinner.

  • Common Room/Lounge

  • Common Room / Lounge

  • The scenery here is wonderful. You will find guests relaxing at ease here after checking in.
  • Aoni Sanso in Winter

  • Aoni Sanso in Winter

  • The silver land here in winter is truly mysterious. Your soul will become clear when you enter into this land.
  • New Sky

  • New Sky

  • This is our neighboring sister inn.
    Guests staying at Aoni Sanso can also use the hot springs here free of charge from 5:00 to 9:00 , from 15:00 to 24:00. There are large indoor baths and open outdoor baths for both men and women here, so please feel free to use these.
  • Restaurant

  • Restaurant

  • We will serve your breakfast and dinner here.
  • Reception

  • Reception

  • Welcome! The reception is the face of our inn.

Overview of Our Inn

Inn Facilities Guest Room Facilities/Amenities Shared Inn Facilities Parking Lot Check-in/Check-out
  • Total number of guest rooms: 11
  • Japanese-style room: 7
  • Western-style room: 3
  • Japanese-Western style room: 1
  • Private bath:　2
  • Lounge
  • Common room
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
  • Television
  • Extension telephone
  • Wi-Fi
  • Hot water pot
  • Tea set
  • Safe
  • Bath towels
  • Face towels
  • Tooth brushing sets
  • Yukatas (light cotton kimonos)
  • Washlet(only Guest room with toilet)
  • Air cleaner
  • Toilet seats with bidet functions
    (Shared restrooms)
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Cleansing foam
  • Hairdryers
  • Refrigerator (Shared)
  • Cotton swab
  • Air cleaner
 Yes
(16 spaces
available free of charge)
  • Check-in: 15:00
    (Final check-in: 19:00)
  • Check-out: 10:00

ACCESS

Transportation Information

If you come by Akita Shinkansen

  • Get off
    at JR Tazawako Station
  •  
  • Take an Ugo Kotsu bus
    heading to Nyuto Onsen Entrance
  •  
  • Get off at the Mizusawa Onsenkyo bus stop
    and it is then a 5-minute walk

Ugo Kotsu Timetable ▶︎ Click here for details
(Please click on Nyuto Line from the map of the Lake Tazawa/Hachimantai area in Ugo Kotsu.)

If you come by airplane

  • Akita Airport
  •  
  • It is approximately 100 minutes to Mizusawa Onsenkyo
    with the Airport Liner share taxi

Click here for information on the Airport Liner ▶︎ Click here for details
(You will need to make a reservation in advance. Please make a reservation by 12:00 on the day before you will use this service.)

If you come by car

  • Morioka IC
    on the Tohoku Expressway
  •  
  • National Route 46
    (Akita and Lake Tazawa direction)
  •  
  • National Route 46
    (Turn left at Nonaka Intersection)
  •  
  • National Route 341
    (Turn right at Kosendatsu Intersection
    and head toward Mizusawa Onsenkyo)
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