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tsutaonsen

3.0 star property
Travelers find genuine tranquility at this peaceful retreat where hot springs invite relaxation and the night sky offers a perfect backdrop for unwinding

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Private Onsen Bungalow with Meditation Room - Gekkan, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Bidet, towels - tsutaonsen (Towada)
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Tsutaonsen provides a quiet getaway centered around its mineral-rich indoor hot spring and garden setting. Guests appreciate the public bath that's available around the clock, while practical amenities like in-room WiFi and self-parking make the stay hassle-free.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping

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Superior Japanese-Modern Twin Room - Second Floor, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Japanese-Modern Twin Room - Second Floor, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Japanese-Modern Twin Room - Third Floor, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Japanese-Modern Twin Room - Third Floor, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Twin Room - Nanakamado, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Twin Room - Nanakamado, Non Smoking

  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Japanese-Western Suite - Katsura, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Japanese-Western Suite - Katsura, Non Smoking

  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Japanese-Western Suite - Shakunage, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Japanese-Western Suite - Shakunage, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Japanese Suite - Keigetsu Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Japanese Suite - Keigetsu Room, Non Smoking

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  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Suite with Semi-Open Air Onsen Bath - Kakukan, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Suite with Semi-Open Air Onsen Bath - Kakukan, Non Smoking

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Private Onsen Bungalow with Meditation Room - Gekkan, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Onsen Bungalow with Meditation Room - Gekkan, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Private Onsen Bungalow with Wellness Room - Yakkaku, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Onsen Bungalow with Wellness Room - Yakkaku, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Private Onsen Bungalow with Wellness Room - Hyotan, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Onsen Bungalow with Wellness Room - Hyotan, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Towada is home to tsutaonsen. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Oirase Gorge and Lake Towada. Visit our Towada travel guide
Map
Tsutanoyu-1 Okuse, Towada, Aomori, 034-0301

What's nearby

  • Towada-Hachimantai National Park
    Towada-Hachimantai National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Oirase Gorge
    Oirase Gorge
    11 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Tsuta Onsen Ryokan
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tsutanuma
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Aomori Port
    49 min drive - 31.5 miles

Getting around

  • Shichinohe Towada Station
    34 min drive
  • Aomori Airport (AOJ)
    75 min drive

Restaurants

  • 青森りんごキッチン
    5 min drive
  • 森の神話
    4 min drive
  • 食事処 蔦
  • ソノール
    5 min drive
  • 上高地食堂
    6 min drive

About this property

tsutaonsen

Ryokan near Oirase Gorge
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), and a restaurant at tsutaonsen. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 3 indoor hot springs. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free train station pick-up, hot springs on site, and a nature reserve
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at tsutaonsen include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bidets and toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 indoor hot springs

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Spa

  • 3 indoor hot springs
  • Hot springs water temperature - 108 ºF
  • Private indoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public bath open from 10:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • In-room dining only

More

  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates will receive children's menu for children ages 4-6 years old.Meals are not included in the half board rates for children 0-3 years old.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is tsutaonsen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at tsutaonsen?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at tsutaonsen?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is tsutaonsen located?

Situated in Towada, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Tsuta Onsen Ryokan and Tsutanuma. Oirase Stream is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

tsutaonsen Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Impeccable service. Remote but rustically decadent. So relaxing and cozy during our stay between fall and winter. We missed the peak fall leaves but that did not detract from the natural beauty of this area and we still enjoyed the waterfalls of Oirase gorge and the small loop around Tsuta pond greatly. If anything the onsens were even more enjoyable in the cold weather, and we were grateful to have the opportunity to stay in such a historic and well-kept ryokan.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful livsresa with very serviceminded staff. Lovely interiör with very nice baths, lovely t.o.m. and very good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff. Very accommodating to allergies.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. The baths were one of the best we have experienced in Japan. The food experience was fantastic. The staff very nice and helpful. They have staff that can communicate in English which can be a struggle outside of big cities in Japan. Highly recommended it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Five ryokans spanning 3 prefectures over 8 days in search of classical beauty of fall foliage in Northern Honshu culminated at this place. It's not the most luxurious nor the best amenities, but one word to sum it up: timeless. The onsen facility is old but well maintained, however it is somehow the most memorable. Perhaps the history of this place leaves more impact. It's the most expensive of the other ryokans hence we only stayed for a night, and it's well worth it. The kaiseki dinner and the breakfast are very solid, serving local ingredients such as the fish freshly caught from nearby Towada lake. We splurged and picked かつら (room 302) which is larger than the standard rooms. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities
Great onsen stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

雅代

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
地元の食材を使った朝ごはんが特においしかったです。お風呂も風情があり、癒されました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wonjip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
２泊の滞在でしたが、朝食のメニューが日ごとに変わり、種類も豊富でとても上質でした。どのお料理も丁寧に作られており、毎朝楽しみにいただきました。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

I WEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
很好的服務
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hung Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
有歷史傳承的旅館是歲月所淬煉出來的文化。服務人員態度和善服務親切完美的會席料理以及早餐讓人賓至如歸，老實說CP值比台灣高多了。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Staff & service
スタッフの方々の対応がとても良いです
朝食
宿から徒歩10分の蔦沼
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ゆったりとした客室で、のんびり滞在できました
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryuuichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
雨天で周辺散策等の観光もできず、少し早めに旅館へお邪魔したところ、早めの入浴を案内いただき、その後のチェックインもスムーズにしていただけました。 夕食は地元食材を活かした和食メニューで、地元のお酒とともに大変おいしくいただきました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

シュウサク

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ベッドは快適です。食事もおいしかったですし、量もほぼ満足ですけど。オプションの追加料理にもう少し選択肢が有ると更に良いと思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

サトシ

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
蔦沼も良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MICHIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
レトロな雰囲気で　お部屋も広くて快適でした。難点は　エアコンの風が　べっとに来て　消さないと寝れないにも関わらず　お布団が暑くて　夏掛けがあれば良かったところです。 朝食は美味しかったです。 夕食は　前菜は　凝ったものでなくていいかなと。デザートにも工夫があればと思いました。 なんだか　どっちつかずなお料理のような気がしました。 地味に　器にも凝って　地のものをだしても宿の雰囲気に合っていいのになと　生意気ですが　思いました。 でも、全体的には満足でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

yasushi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
夕食が美味しくない。部屋に露天風呂無
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chinling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
很棒的溫泉 住宿
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAIKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
最高です
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
隠れ家的な宿で温泉も素晴らしく、食事も凄く美味しかったです。 スタッフの方の対応も丁寧で良かったです。 蔦沼もきれいで、次回は真っ赤になる紅葉を見に行きたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Water

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
露天はありませんが、掛け流しのとても気持ちのいいお風呂でした。 アントニオ猪木のお墓が歩いて3分の所に静かに建っています。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAZUMI

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HIROYUKI

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kaname

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024