Property in Akita's Oldest Hot Spring Village
This offering consists of a wooden single-story structure with a floor area of 96.6 square meters, situated on a land plot of the same size in the Akinomiya Onsenkyo area of Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. The property is being sold as land with an existing building, and the asking price has been reduced due to the presence of leftover items. It is currently vacant.
The location is within the Kurikoma Quasi-National Park, an area renowned for its deep historical hot springs, some of which are said to have been discovered during the Nara period. Akinomiya Onsenkyo was designated a national health spa resort in 1978, and the region features approximately 40 hot spring sources. Remarkably, about 70% of local residents pipe hot spring water into their own homes. Notable nearby baths include Takanoyu and Inezumi Onsen, the latter of which is a historic inn once visited by the writer Saneatsu Mushanokoji and figures from the imperial family, featuring architectural works by the renowned Showa-era architect Seiichi Shirai. A unique local experience is the "Kawara no Yukko," where visitors can dig their own foot bath with a shovel near the riverbank.
The surrounding natural environment offers ample outdoor activities. Mount Toragetsu, standing at 1,432.9 meters, is the highest mountain in Japan with "tiger" in its name and features alpine ponds and plants. Mount Kamuro is listed among the 200 Famous Mountains of Japan, with trailheads located nearby. The area also provides opportunities for stream fishing and wild vegetable gathering. The property is located along National Route 108, connecting to the Naruko Onsenkyo area in Miyagi Prefecture via a tunnel. The region is known for its seasonal beauty, from fresh greenery in spring to vibrant autumn foliage, and hosts the Kadaru Snow Festival in winter, where approximately 3,000 miniature snow huts are illuminated.
The seller acquired this property as a vacation home but is now relinquishing it due to circumstances. The nearest city center of Yuzawa is a 30-minute drive away, making a car essential for daily life.