Question 1

How do I get there from Akita or Tazawako Station?

Accepted Answer

From Akita Station take the JR Oga Line to Hadachi, about 60 minutes, change to the Oga Hokusen bus for about 40 minutes, get off at Yuzankaku-mae and walk about 1 minute. A limousine bus from Akita Airport can also be used. Please see the official website for details.

Question 2

What is the Gofu Namahage Taiko live show?

Accepted Answer

It is a popular traditional performance held in the Oga Onsen area, and some guests come from far away specifically to see it. Please see the official website for dates and details.

Question 3

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Accepted Answer

Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is 10:00.

Question 4

Can I bring a pet?

Accepted Answer

The official website does not state a policy on pets. Please contact the inn directly in advance if you would like to bring one.

Question 5

How many rooms are there, and of what types?

Accepted Answer

It is a small inn with 12 rooms, mainly traditional Japanese rooms with a hiroen sitting area, from which you can take in a wide view of the Sea of Japan and the Shirakami mountains.

Question 6

Are you a member of the Association for Preserving Japan's Secluded Hot Springs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Motoyu Yuzankaku is a member inn. If you would like your stamp book stamped, please book through the association's official website or by phone with us.

Question 7

Can I use the baths without staying overnight?

Accepted Answer

Day-use bathing is available 11:00-15:00 (please confirm) at 700 yen for adults and 350 yen for children. It may be suspended in busy periods, so please contact us in advance.

Question 8

What is distinctive about the hot spring?

Accepted Answer

It is our own source, which began flowing after an earthquake in 1939, used at 100 per cent and flowing continuously. The cloudy water is full of mineral flakes and unusually changes colour, turning green or brown with the season and temperature. There is a large bathing hall and an open-air rock bath.

Question 9

What is the bathing hall where water pours from a Namahage's mouth?

Accepted Answer

It is a bathing hall distinctive to Oga, where the hot spring water pours from the mouth of a Namahage figure. The open-air bath also has a Namahage mural, so you bathe surrounded by the folk culture of Oga.

Question 10

What sightseeing spots are nearby?

Accepted Answer

From a base at Oga Onsen you can visit the Namahage Museum, the Oga Shinzan Denshokan, Cape Nyudo, the Akagami Shrine Goshado and Mount Kanpu. The inn is also conveniently placed for the World Heritage Shirakami mountains.

Question 11

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi is available inside the inn.

Question 12

What food can I enjoy?

Accepted Answer

The menu centres on fishermen's cooking using fresh seafood from the waters off Oga. We serve Oga's famous ishiyaki nabe, a dramatic fishermen's dish in which heated stones are dropped into the pot, along with kiritanpo hotpot and other dishes made with Akita and Oga ingredients.

Question 13

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi is available. Please contact the property for details on where it can be used and any charges.

Question 14

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 40 minutes by bus (Oga Hokusen line) from Hadachi Station on the JR Oga Line, alighting at Yuzankaku-mae, then 1 minute on foot. From Akita Station it is about 60 minutes on the JR Oga Line, changing at Hadachi.

Question 15

What time is check-in?

Accepted Answer

15:00.

Question 16

What time is check-out?

Accepted Answer

10:00.

Question 17

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.

Question 18

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

52-1 Kusakihara, Kitaura Yumoto, Oga City, Akita Prefecture

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