Frequently Asked Questions
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Access (1)
Where is Tsubakikan located and what is the environment like?
Located slightly inland from the hot spring town near Asama-Mushi Station. Set in a natural environment nestled between mountains and sea, providing a quiet atmosphere. Address: 14 Asama-mushi Uchino, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture.
Reservations (2)
What is the phone number and reception hours for inquiries and reservations?
Contact Asama-Mushi Onsen Joint Reservation Center (TEL: 017-752-1031). Reception hours are 10:00–18:00. Please note that the phone number has changed; check the official website's news section for the latest information.
How do I make a reservation?
Online reservation or telephone reservation (Asamushi Hot Spring Joint Reservation Center: 017-752-1031, reception 10:00–18:00) will be at the best rate.
Experiences (1)
Can I experience matcha tea or a tea ceremony?
Yes, matcha tea experience in the tea room is available. We also offer matcha tea prepared by the proprietress at the Munakata Shikō Gallery.
Basic information (2)
How do I access the facility?
Located in a mountainous area inland from the hot spring town near Asamushi Onsen Station. Shuttle service to/from Asamushi Onsen Station is available. By train: accessible from Shin-Hakodate Hokuto Station, Sendai Station, or Tokyo Station. By plane: accessible from New Chitose Airport, Haneda Airport, or Osaka International Airport. By car: accessible from the Aomori or Sendai areas.
What is the address?
14 Ashinai, Asamushi, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
Rooms (3)
What is a guest room with a tea room?
A special space rich in Japanese cultural traditions, with a tea room featuring a hearth, flower vase, and hanging scroll accessible through a traditional tea room entrance. It is the largest room in the building, limited to one group per day, and accommodates 2–5 guests in 46 square meters.
What facilities and amenities are available in all guest rooms?
Facilities include bed, air conditioning, hair dryer, electric kettle, air purifier with humidifying function, toilet with bidet, washbasin, refrigerator, TV (terrestrial and BS), tea set, and extension cord. Amenities include work clothes (samue), face towel, bath towel, toothbrush, hand soap, brush, cotton pads, and cotton swabs.
What types of guest rooms are available and how many people can they accommodate?
Modern Japanese room (1F, 2–3 people, 36㎡), 10-tatami Japanese room with bed (2F, 2–3 people, 38㎡), tea room special suite (limited to 1 group per day, 2–5 people, 46㎡), and Japanese room (2–5 people, 32–41㎡). There are 4 types available.
Hot springs (2)
What is the water quality of the hot spring?
Simple hot spring (low-tension weak alkaline hot spring). Water flows directly from 9 private sources, has no distinctive taste, and is a hot spring that doesn't cool quickly. You can use the large bath, open-air bath, and sauna.
Can I use the hot spring for a day visit?
Day-use hot spring information is available. For details, please contact us at 017-752-1031 (10:00–18:00) or check the latest news on our official website.
Shuttle service (1)
Is there a shuttle service from Asamushi Onsen Station to Tsubaki-kan?
Yes, we provide shuttle service to and from Asamushi Onsen Station. For details, please confirm at the time of booking or call us at 017-752-1031 (10:00–18:00).
Meals (1)
What kind of cuisine is served?
Meals are served at the garden-facing dining room "Tsubaki-no-hako" featuring seasonal ingredients from the sea, countryside, and mountains of Aomori Prefecture and Mutsu Bay. Fresh fish is sourced daily from the market and prepared with carefully made dashi broth to highlight seasonal flavors.
On-site facilities (1)
What is the Munakata Shikō Gallery?
The gallery displays yamato-e (traditional Japanese paintings) that were created by print artist Munakata Shikō during his stay at Tsubaki-kan. Works such as bodhisattvas and seven carp are unique to Tsubaki-kan and can be viewed together with matcha tea service prepared by the proprietress.