Goshōgake Onsen

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Goshōgake Onsen, located in Hachimantai, Akita Prefecture, is a single-inn hot spring resort known as a tōji-ba (hot spring cure resort) since ancient times.Its main feature is $9text{ unique}$ and highly effective baths, including the famous "Doroyu" (Mud Bath) where volcanic mud is applied to the entire body, as well as Box Steam Baths (Hako-Mushiburo) and Waterfall Baths (Utase-yu). Nearby, the Goshōgake Nature Research Trail—where steam and mud erupt—offers a dynamic geothermal area for walking, often called the "Yellowstone of Japan."It is also an ideal base for sightseeing along the Hachimantai Aspite Line, allowing visitors to enjoy both hot spring therapy and nature exploration.

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Goshōgake Onsen

Address
Kumazawa Kokuyūrin-nai, Hachimantai, Kazuno-shi, Akita
Website
https://www.goshougake.com/
Operator
Goshōgake Onsen

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