Aomori · Tsuta Onsen & Oirase
Tsuta Onsen Ryokan
蔦温泉旅館
A lone inn in a primeval beech forest on the southern flank of Mt. Hakkoda. Spring water wells up directly through the gaps in the hiba-cypress boards on the tub floor — 'free-welling', so you bathe in water that has never touched air, a rarity even in Japan. The all-hiba 'Kyuan-no-yu' bathhouse from 1918 is magnificent. Day use 10:00–15:00, ¥1,000; may close early when busy. Combine with the hour-long trail around Tsuta-numa pond, famous for autumn colour. Closed in winter.
- Price (adult)
- ¥1,000
- Hours
- 10:00–15:00(last entry 14:30, may close early when busy)
- Closed
- Closed in winter (Nov 25–Dec 23, Jan 13–mid-Apr) and for maintenance
- Access
- About 2 h by JR 'Mizuumi' bus from Aomori Station to Tsuta-Onsen; 50 min by car from Shichinohe-Towada
- Water type
- Sulfate spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0176-74-2311
- Official site
- tsutaonsen.com ↗
- Open in Google Maps
- Google Maps ↗
Essentials
Stay in this onsen town
Compare and book stays in Tsuta Onsen & Oirase. Day bathing itself needs no booking.
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Why go
- Spring wells up beneath your feet
- All-cypress bathhouse from 1918
- Walk to Tsuta-numa's autumn colours
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- Ryokan day-use hours are limited and may be suspended in peak season — phone the same morning.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Mood & scenery
Convenience
Price
Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 青森県観光情報 Amazing AOMORI 公式 / ニフティ温泉 2026年度版（1,000円・10–15時）
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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