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Eli
Tohoku –Akita’s Winter Must Do-s!
Eli
- Japan experience: touched down in Tokyo, Feb 2017. Have been returning exclusively to Japan ever since.
- 27 prefectures in the past 3 years with my partner(s)-in-crime who absolutely love the land of the rising sun too. Our secret weapon on the wide coverage – detailed itinerary planning in a rented car.
Tohoku --Akita’s Winter Must Do-s!
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If you are a fan of Onsen (hot spring) and plan to visit Akita, the legendary Tsuru no Yu Onsen in Nyuto Onsen area is a must! Nyuto Onsen is home to various ryokan and onsen. Warm milky waters with thick blanketing snow during winter, it’s also a rare mixed-gender, open air bath; this easily could be the main attraction of Semboku city.
About 30 minutes’ drive from the almost-alpine-route of Tsuru no Yu – Sengan Tōge Chaya is tucked neatly at the side of a scenic cliff along National Route 46. Locally known for its steaming hot oden (one pot stew). A great place to stop by for a meal before heading to Tsuru no Yu for a dip. Variety of noodles is also available, and you can never go wrong with the classic Charshu Ramen.
It overlooks the whole valley and if you are lucky (and timed well), you will be able to catch sight of Akita Komachi shinkansen (bullet train) while enjoying your meal!
Places of interest to visit nearby :
- Dakigaeri Valley- roughly 45 minutes drive from Tsuru no Yu Onsen. A large valley with beautiful panoramic views.
Tips: best visited during summer and autumn as the routes leading into the Tama River hike are closed during winter.
- Hachiko’s Birthplace – near Odate Station, about 2 hours drive from Tsuru no Yu Onsen, you will be able to see the home that Hachiko (an Akita breed dog famous for its loyalty towards its owner) was born in. A public toilet in the shape of Akita Inu was also erected across the street!
Arisa Chow
Wonders of Tottori
Arisa Chow
- Marketing / PR consultant and freelance writer (blogger)
- Mother of 2, living in Kyoto, Japan for 2 years
- An avid Japan traveller since 2015 with 23 prefectures conquered and counting.
- Loves exploring and sharing about different parts of Japan from a local’s perspective
Wonders of Tottori
Tottori is more than just its majestic sand dunes, in fact they have so much more to offer if one is willing to go on an adventure. As big Tottori prefecture may be, I would recommend visiting Yonago city. Located near the sea coast and one can enjoy tons of fresh seafood especially their exclusive giant Matsubagani (snow crab) which is caught only from November to March each year.
Kaike Area is famous for its Onsen (Hot Spring), in fact the largest in San’in along the beautiful white coastline and there are many Ryokan accommodations here. From my experience staying at Kaike Grand Hotel Tensui- Kaike Onsen, not only it allows you to enjoy an endless buffet of Matsubagani and other fresh local seafood varieties, their extensive Onsen facility is something you wouldn’t want to miss and would highly recommend going during sunrise and sunset. Soak in all the natural hot spring goodness while overlooking the vivid coloured skies along with the sound of calm sea waves echoing; an experience fit for royalty!
From here, you can easily go down to neighbouring Sakaimoto city to visit their large seafood market – Sakaiminato Fish Center & Mizuki Shigeru Museum (the artist of Gegege No Kitaro series).
The road to Mizuki Shigeru museum is filled with Yokai* hiding in every corner, so do thread carefully and enjoy this spooky yet fun route!
*Japanese folklore monsters
