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Tsurunoyu Onsen, Semboku, Akita Prefecture, Japan

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Tsurunoyu Onsen, 鶴の湯温泉

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秋田県

Japanese Prefectures: Tohoku - Akita

都道府県 (とどうふけん) - Prefectures of Japan

Learning the kanji and a little bit about each of Japan’s 47 prefectures!

Kanji・漢字

秋　あき、シュウ　autumn

田　た、デン　rice field

県　ケン　prefecture

東北　とうほく　north-east, Tōhoku (northernmost six prefectures of Honshu)

Prefectural Capital (県庁所在地) : Akita (秋田市)

Akita prefecture is known for the natural beauty of the sea and mountains, hot springs, and the preserved samurai district in the town of Kakunodate. The capital of Akita prefecture is Akita City, and the economy of the prefecture is structured around traditional industries such as fishing and agriculture, particularly rice cultivation, as well as high-quality sake. Akita's numerous seasonal festivals offer insight into traditional culture, especially the New Year's Eve Namahage Festival of Oga, which is unique to the Oga Peninsula area of Akita prefecture. The Namahage are demon-like beings which are portrayed by men dressed as masked ogres (oni) with traditional straw capes (mino), who go door-to-door in pairs or threes and admonish children who are lazy or who have been behaving badly. They are commonly shown on TV news making children cry as they visit homes in the neighbourhood during the New Year celebrations. Other, less traumatizing, festivals include the Yokote Kamakura Festival in February, where igloo-like snow houses (kamakura) are built across the city of Yokote, inside of each of which is a snow altar to the water deity to pray for ample water; or the Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Shrine Float Festival, where floats with warrior dolls parade around the port area of Akita City. The women of the region are also famous as 秋田美人 (Akita bijin) or "beauties of Akita" and are known for their white skin, rounded faces and high voices.

Recommended Tourist Spot・おすすめ観光スポット

Nyūtō Onsen - 乳頭温泉郷

By Bjckashiwa

Nyūtō Onsen is a traditional hot spring town in the eastern mountains of Akita. The town has six ryokan, or traditional inns, some of which date from the Edo period, and a hotel. The most famous hot springs is Tsurunoyu, which is over 300 years old, and considered to be one of the best establishments in all of Japan for a traditional and authentic onsen ryokan experience in the countryside. The onsen in the town can also be visited with general admission for those not staying in the inns. Most of the ryokan have mixed-gender onsen in addition to the male-only and female-only baths. The Yumeguri Pass can be purchased at the ryokan, allowing access to all seven of the hot springs, and a reservation at the ryokan on a shuttle bus allows for easy access to all of the onsen. Nyūtō Onsen means "nipple hot spring" referring to the shape of Mount Nyūtō nearby. The mountains and the deepest lake in Japan, Tazawako, are only a 30-minute bus ride from Nyūtō Onsen.

Regional Cuisine - 郷土料理

Kiritampo Hot Pot - きりたんぽ鍋

Photo from HIS

Kiritampo are tubes of rice mashed up into a paste, wrapped around a skewer, and grilled on an open flame. These traditional tubes of sticky rice are then placed in a nabe (hot pot) with local meats and vegetables and cooked together, creating a dish perfect for the frigid winter.

Akita Dialect・Akita-ben・秋田弁

泣く子はいねがぁ (naku ko wa ine gaa)

Standard Japanese: 泣く子はいないか (naku ko wa inai ka) English: Is there a crybaby here? Note: A standard line used by Namahage during the Namahage Festival

あい、しかだね (ai, shika dane)

Standard Japanese: ありゃ～、仕方ないなあ (arya, shikata nai naa) English: Oh no, it can't be helped Note: Said when the other person does something by accident (casual)

これをけ (kore o ke)

Standard Japanese: これを食べてください (kore o tabete kudasai) English: Please eat this

どでした (do deshita)

Standard Japanese: びっくりした (bikkuri shita) English: I was surprised

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Late afternoon - Giga and Jack found a little townsquare with some market stands. Even though they can’t cook, they could at least buy some ingredients. (Lots in the pictures above and below: Eonni’s Noodles and Tsurunoyu Onsen.)

Jack: “Uhh - that smells good! I wonder what Kiyoshi and Jeb will cook this evening!” Giga: “I also bought a cook book and we will start our cooking lessons soon.” Giga is not happy with Jeb and Kiyoshi spending too much time together ^^’

Jeb and Ji Ho also bought food :3 Then Ji Ho saw the Simmies Vending Machine. Ji Ho: “This is strange. I found one of those figures in my room, after ... Vlad had died.” (Vlad won it during the duel, when he claimed Ji Ho back and put it in Ji Ho’s room, like the ewok and the lily).

(Watching who is carrying the grocery bags is even funnier with the informations from -> this post ;)

Outtakes: And then (!) there was Ji Ho’s ‘dead’ ‘mother’ again!

Here she cowered, as if she was afraid of the sparrow.

I found two superstitions about sparrows (speaking of omen, it’s the third!): - Sparrows carry away the souls of the dead. For this reason, it is considered bad luck to harm a sparrow by many. - Encountering a sparrow can be taken as a sign that one’s path is likely to shift soon. Sparrows are sometimes associated with navigation and can represent the branching paths of a person’s future. ö.ö

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Tsurunoyu Onsen Akita Prefecture

鶴の湯温泉　秋田県🇯🇵

Tsurunoyu Onsen is a historic hot spring (onsen) located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. It's known for its picturesque setting in the Nyuto Onsen area, surrounded by dense forests and mountains. The name "Tsurunoyu" translates to "Crane's Hot Spring," inspired by the elegant cranes often seen in the region.

What sets Tsurunoyu Onsen apart is its traditional, rustic atmosphere. The main building, constructed from wooden beams and thatched roofs, exudes a nostalgic charm that transports visitors back in time. The onsen waters are rich in minerals and renowned for their soothing and therapeutic qualities, making it a popular destination for relaxation and healing.

Visitors to Tsurunoyu Onsen can enjoy communal bathing in gender-segregated indoor and outdoor baths, allowing them to immerse themselves in the serene natural surroundings. The area is particularly scenic during the fall when the surrounding forests turn brilliant shades of red and gold.

Tsurunoyu Onsen also offers accommodations, including traditional ryokan (Japanese inns), where guests can experience traditional Japanese hospitality, including kaiseki (multi-course) meals and tatami-matted rooms.

Overall, Tsurunoyu Onsen provides a tranquil and authentic onsen experience in a captivating natural setting, making it a sought-after destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the serene beauty of rural Japan.

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Hyotei, Restaurant(Kyoto, Japan) 瓢亭★★★★

I had Kaiseki cuisine at Hyotei Kyoto main store (^o^)

Conger pike, Akashi sea bream, sand borer, Hyotei egg, sweetfish, conger eel, etc. were all delicious and I was impressed by the high quality of them (^o^)

Especially, the grilled sweetfish impressed me very much, because it was wild-caught and young sweetfish, so I could eat it whole from the head. I didn't care about sweetfish spine at all (^o^)v

For river fish, the grilled char I ate at Tsurunoyu in Nyuto Onsen was my best so far, but this was comparable experience with it (^o^)

The garden surrounding the room was beautiful, and the overall atmosphere was also excellent (^o^)v

瓢亭京都本店で懐石料理をいただきました(^o^)

鱧、明石鯛、鱚、瓢亭玉子、鮎、穴子等、どれも美味しく感動です(^o^)

特に鮎の焼魚は、天然のまだ若い鮎で、頭からそのまま丸ごと食べられるのに超感動しました。背骨もまったく気にならず(^o^)v

川魚では乳頭温泉郷鶴の湯で食べたイワナの焼魚がこれまでのマイベストでしたが、それに匹敵するほどのサプライズ(^o^)

お部屋の周囲を囲む庭も美しく、雰囲気も抜群(^o^)v

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秋田 / Akita

旅の始まりは雪深い秋田から。東京から新幹線でおよそ3時間。2月下旬の田沢湖周辺には一面白銀の世界が広がっている。

Unser erstes Reiseziel ist das tief verschneite Akita in Region Tōhoku. In knapp drei Stunden von Tokyo erreicht man die Gegend am Tazawa-See, wo Ende Februar noch die Schneelandschaft sich bis ins Endlose erstreckt.

十和田八幡平国立公園の中に乳頭温泉という秘湯がある。田沢湖駅から車でおよそ30分。駅を出る頃には50cmほどだった積雪は温泉に着いた頃には優に2mを超えていた。

Im Nationalpark Towada-Hachimantai liegt ein Kurort namens Nyūtō-Onsen. Hier mitten in den Bergen liegen stellenweise über 2 Meter Schnee. Am Bahnhof Tazawako, wo 30 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt ist, waren sie gerade noch 50 cm.

乳頭温泉郷で最も奥に位置する鶴の湯。乳頭温泉郷の中でも最も歴史があり、古くは秋田藩主も湯治に訪れたという。

Am Ende des Kurorts befindet sich das Thermalbad Tsurunoyu. Die älteste Therme der Gegend wurde früher auch von Daimyōs (Lehensfütsten) von Akita besucht.

入り口の門を潜ると茅葺の家が道の両側に連なる。宿の客室として使われているこれらの建物はその昔大名の警護をする武士の詰め所となっていた所である。

Hinter dem Eingangstor reihen sich traditionelle Häuser mit Strohdächern auf den beiden Seiten des Weges. Diese urigen Häuser, die heute als Gästezimmer der Unterkunft benutzt werden, waren früher Wachposten für die Daimyōs.

温泉は敷地内を流れる小川の向こう側にある。内湯の浴槽が8つに露天風呂が２つと比較的大きな規模の温泉といえる。湯の色は乳白色で硫黄の他ナトリウムやカルシウムに豊富という。

Mitten durch das Thermengelände rauscht ein kleiner Bach. Die Thermalbäder liegen jenseits dieses Bachs. Mit insgesamt 8 Innenbädern und 2 Außenbädern (Roten-Buro) zählt die Therme zu einer der größten in der Gegend. Das Thermalwasser hat eine milchweiße Farbe und sei reich an Mineralien wie Schwefel, Natrium und Kalzium.

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AA - Akita Autumn

The first photo shows the entrance area to the famous Tsurunoyu, a famous onsen village nestled in the mountains of northern Akita. This area boasts with many famous onsens and incredible sights and nature. Though during the onset of winter some areas like Nyuto Onsen tend close their doors when the snow starts to heap in.

秋の秋田🍁

1枚目の写真は秋田県にある、有名な鶴の湯温泉さんの入口から撮影したものです。秋田県にはたくさんの有名な温泉地があります😌そこへ辿り着くまでの道中では、美しい秋田の自然を楽しみむことができ、心も体も満たされる旅となるでしょう🍁

#温泉 #源泉 #溫泉 #온천 #hotspringinjapan #hotsprings #onsenlove #loveonsen #japanvisit #thermae #visitjapan #温泉好きな人と繋がりたい #visitjapanjp#乳頭温泉#秋田県#秋田県乳頭温泉郷#akita #nyutoonsen #createtoexplore #instantnaturefriends #autumnvisuals #lovers_nippon #japan_daytime_view #goexplore #autumncolors #ig_vision #discoveronsen

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Nyuto Onsen

Nyuto Onsen est un ensemble de ryokan avec onsens dans les montagnes de l'est de la préfecture d'Akita. #japon #voyage #tourisme #culture #evasion #tohoku #onsen #nyutoonsen

Nyuto Onsen est un ensemble de ryokan avec onsens dans les montagnes de l'est de la préfecture d'Akita. La région est connue pour les bains thermaux que l'on trouve dans ses huit ryokan, dont certains sont traditionnels et rustiques. Avec une histoire de plus de 300 ans, Tsurunoyu est l'auberge la plus ancienne et la plus célèbre de Nyuto Onsen. Le nom Nyuto Onsen signifie "source chaude du…

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Peaceful Retreat in Akita

I recently just had the “first experience” of many things; the first Shinkansen trip, the first outdoor natural onsen, and the first time staying at Japanese Ryokan. All of these happened for and at one of Akita’s finest and oldest Onsen Ryokans; Tsuru No Yu Onsen (鶴の湯温泉）

My trip was 3 days, 2 nights and I had a chance to try four meals of the “mountain food”, the Ryokan’s food cooked with local ingredients. Everything was irresistible. The taste of local ingredients, as well as the river-fish served along with the meal, gave the taste of home slow-cooking, tenderness and umami. According to one of my Japanese friends, Japanese food is a combination of various things. The sentence is proved true as I get to eat a wide range of food containing vegetables, white meat, red meat, beans, and rice. (Question: Is mushroom vegetable?)

It was snowing during my stay. As a person coming from a country that never snows, it is very fascinating to see snow falling and hanging on trees and roofs. Bathing in a hot spring under the snow was quite an experience. Your body is warm, but your head is cold from the snow on your head, you feel wide awake, but yet relax and focus.

(This Cozy A.House Gallery Cafe also Offers Great Atmosphere)

On the last day, my friend and I have also encountered a very friendly local who offered to drive us 15 km for us to catch a bus and see the statue of Tetsuka, the beauty of Tazawako. I am so shocked, yet very much thankful. I hope that one day I can pay the kindness forward to other people.

(Tetsuka Statue at A Shrine by Tazawa Lake)

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Japanese Style Breakfast in a Mountainous Area During Late Winter. It was mostly mountain veges that were pickled and a river fish cured in sweet soya sauce⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #mountainfood #japanesefood #japanesefoods #japanesecuisine #japanesecuisines #asagohan #tsurunoyu #tsurunoyuonsen #tsurunoyuhotspring #onsen #hotspring #japan #snow #semboku #鶴の湯温泉 #鶴の湯 #温泉 #japantravel⁣ #japanonsen #onsenjapan #onsenhotpools⁣ #japaneseonsen #onsen♨️⁣ #onsenryokan #onsenpools (at 鶴の湯温泉 秋田乳頭温泉郷) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Qww_fl7TO/?igshid=17qk1essxq4md

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Nyutou onsen delight - 10 by Bernard Languillier

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Nyutou onsen delight - 5 por Bernard Languillier

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Tsurunoyu Onsen - cc free -

This lot is inspired by the first episode of "Sunshine Sento Sake", a japanese series i love so so much ^u^. (it is available on amazon prime) Here you find the Tsurunoyu Onsen,the little Optician Shop of the Old Lady, Hinode Advertising Office and Hamura Diner.

Lot Size: 30x20

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<strong>Nyutou onsen delight - 10 <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bernardlanguillier/">by Bernard Languillier</a></strong>