Frequently Asked Questions
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Access (1)
How do I get there by train and bus?
Take the JR Oga Line from Akita Station for about 50 minutes to Hadachi Station, change to an Oga Hokusen bus for about 45 minutes, get off at the Onsen Chuo stop and walk about 1 minute. Alternatively, use the free shuttle bus from JR Oga Station (booking required).
Check-in / check-out (1)
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is 15:00-18:00 and check-out is 10:00. Times may differ depending on the plan, so please check when booking.
Nearby sightseeing (2)
Is the Oga Aquarium GAO easy to reach?
The Oga Aquarium GAO is a few tens of minutes away by car. We also offer good-value accommodation plans that include an admission ticket for the aquarium. Please see the official website (oga-hotel.com) for details.
What sightseeing spots are nearby?
Nearby attractions include natural scenery such as Cape Nyudo, Godzilla Rock and Unshoji Temple, famous for its hydrangeas, as well as the Namahage Museum and the Oga Shinzan Denshokan, where you can experience the Namahage tradition listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and the Oga Aquarium GAO.
Smoking (1)
Is there a smoking area?
There is one smoking area, in front of the entrance on the first floor of the main building. Please note that smoking is not permitted in the rooms.
Rooms / Views (1)
What is the view from the rooms?
Every room faces the sea, so you can enjoy the natural beauty of Oga through the seasons. On a clear day you can see as far as the Shirakami Mountains, a World Natural Heritage site.
Hot springs (1)
What are the hot spring and open-air bath like?
Ishiyama-no-Yu is an open-air bath facing a large inner garden where wild flowers bloom through the seasons, so the view changes with the time of year. The natural hot spring water flows continuously from the source, a sodium chloride spring.
Equipment (1)
Is Wi-Fi available?
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Shuttle service (1)
Is there a free shuttle bus, and do I need to book?
A free shuttle bus runs from JR Oga Station. Pick-ups are timed to JR arrivals in the 14:00 and 16:00 hours. Departures from the hotel are at 8:10 and 9:40. Booking by two days beforehand is required, so please arrange it in advance.
Meals (1)
What is the food like?
There are two dining venues with different atmospheres. You can enjoy a wide menu made with seasonal ingredients from Oga and Akita using traditional methods, including the ishiyaki dishes.
食事・名物 (1)
What is Oga's speciality ishiyaki cuisine?
Our hotel is the birthplace of Oga's famous ishiyaki cooking. Stones heated to about 800 degrees Celsius are used in a dramatic preparation you watch in front of you, giving a taste of Oga's food culture.
Parking (1)
Is there parking?
There is free outdoor parking for 80 vehicles.
Other (6)
What time is check-out?
10:00.
What time is check-in?
15:00.
What is the address?
50-1 Kusakihara, Kitaura Yumoto, Oga City, Akita Prefecture
How do I get there?
About 45 minutes by Oga Hokusen bus from Hadachi Station on the JR Oga Line, alighting at the Onsen Chuo stop, then about 1 minute on foot. About 40 km and 50 minutes from Showa-Ogahanto IC on the Akita Expressway. A free shuttle bus runs from JR Oga Station (booking required by two days beforehand).
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Wi-Fi is available. Please contact the property for details on where it can be used and any charges.