The Kuroishi Hot Springs have been a popular destination for many years. The Kuroishi Hot Springs is a collective name which includes Nuruyu, Ochiai, Itadome, and Aoni hot springs. Additionally in Kuroishi, there are the Okawara Hot Spring and Choju Hot Spring. Kuroishi city enjoys a variety of hot springs, each with unique qualities. Lamp no Yado Aoni Onsen, established in 1929, is an especially popular spot for its secluded location as well as its unique setting of using only lamp lights at night.
- Aoni Hot Spring
- Nuruyu Hot Springs
- Ochiai Hot Springs
- Itadome Hot Springs
- Okawara Hot Springs
- Choju Hot Spring
Aoni Hot Spring
Aoni Hot Spring, also called the Lamp Inn, is located by the Aoni gorge with 1 main building and 3 detached buildings.
Spring Quality / Simple thermal spring
Benefits / Neuralgic pain, rheumatoid, motility disorders
Lamp no Yado Aoni Onsen
Address | 1-7 Takinoue Aonisawa Okiura Kuroishi City, Aomori 036-0402 |
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Service | Shuttle bus, outdoor bath available |
Access | Board the Konan Bus Nurukawa line (via Itadome) at Konan Railway “Kuroishi Eki Mae” (45 minutes), get off at Nijinoko Park. Transfer to the Aoni Hot Spring shuttle (20 minutes). *The bus time table differs during summer season (April-November) and winter season (December-March). |
Nuruyu Hot Springs
Nuruyu Hot Springs has been a popular destination for over 400 years. One of the unique features of Nuruyu is the Kyakusha, an inn specially run for those visiting the surrounding hot spring facilities. The area of Nuruyu remains serene and simple.
What’s Kyakusha?
Spring Quality / Sodium, Chloride spring
Benefits / Intestinal disorders, rheumatoid, motility disorders
Access | Ride the Konan Bus Nurukawa Line (via Itadome) from Konan Railway “Kuroishi Eki Mae” (30 minutes), to Kami Nuruyu stop, then approximately 5-minutes walk to your destination. |
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Ochiai Hot Springs
Ochiai Hot Spring is on the opposite side of Itadome Hot Spring, across the gentle stream of Asaseishi River. The group of hot spring inns around the foot of the mountain is called the
“Kuroishi’s Okuzashiki”, the living room of Kuroishi, referring to its quiet secluded environment.
Spring Quality / Sodium Chloride, Sulfate
Benefits / Rheumatoid, motility disorders, female disorders, neuralgic pain
Kazen no Sho – Tsugaru Hana Yomi Inn
Address | 64-2 Toyama Fukuro Kuroishi City, Aomori 036-0402 (MAP) |
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Service | Pick up available, outdoor bath, credit cards accepted |
Tel | 0172-54-8226 |
URL | http://kazennosyo.jp/ |
Access | Available from the Konan Railway “Kuroishi Eki Mae”, ride on one of the buses to “Nijinoko Park” “Okawara” “Nurukawa” or “Itadome” to reach “Tsugaru Traditional Crafts Centre(Tsugaru Densho Kogeikan). 2-minute walk. |
Kanesada Ryokan – the Inn of Hydrangea Bath and Mountain Vegetable Cuisine
Address | 66-5 Tomita Fukuro Kuroishi City, Aomori 036-0412 (MAP) |
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Service | Wifi |
Tel | 0172-54-8378 |
Access | Available from the Konan Railway “Kuroishi Eki Mae”, ride on one of the buses to “Nijinoko Park” “Okawara” “Nurukawa” or “Itadome” to reach “Tsugaru Traditional Crafts Centre (Tsugaru Densho Kogeikan). 3-minute walk. |
Nanpukan Inn
Address | 63-23 Tomita Fukuro Kuroishi City, Aomori 036-0412 (MAP) |
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Service | Wifi |
Tel | 0172-54-2528 |
Access | Available from the Konan Railway “Kuroishi Eki Mae”, ride on one of the buses to “Nijinoko Park” “Okawara” “Nurukawa” or “Itadome”, to reach “Tsugaru Traditional Crafts Hall (Tsugaru Densho Kogeikan). 3-minute walk. |
Itadome Hot Springs
Itadome Hot Springs is on the opposite side of Ochiai Hot Springs, across Asaseishi River. The view from the inns include the beautiful view of Mt. Iwaki. Itadome Hot Spring has a quiet and relaxed atmosphere.
Spring Quality / Sodium, Calcium, Sulfate
Benefits / Skin disease, female disorders, neuralgic pain
Access | Available from the Konan Railway “Kuroishi Eki Mae”, ride on one of the buses to “Nijinoko Park” “Okawara” “Nurukawa” or “Itadome”, to reach “Itadome” stop. 5-minute walk. |
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Hotel Azumashiya
Address | 21 Miyashita Itadome Kuroishi City, Aomori 036-0402 (MAP) |
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Service | Pick up available, outdoor bath, credit cards accepted |
Tel | 0172-54-8021 |
Others | Please contact the inn to confirm day trip availability |
Tabi no Yado Saikawa – Kakenagashi Style Hot Spring Inn (non-recycled, directly from source)
Address | 8-1 Miyashita Itadome Kuroishi City, Aomori 036-0402 (MAP) |
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Service | Wifi, Pick up available, outdoor bath |
Tel | 0172-54-8361 |
URL | http://tabinoyado-saikawa.com/ |
Others | Please contact the inn to confirm day trip availability |
Mori no Akari
Address | 17-1 Nagasakashita Itadome Kuroishi City, Aomori 036-0402 (MAP) |
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Service | Wifi, Café corner |
Tel | 0172-54-8028 |
URL | http://www.morinoakari.jp/ |
Others | Please contact the inn to confirm day trip availability |
Okawara Hot Springs
Spring Quality / Alkaline simple thermal spring
Benefits / Neuralgic pain, muscle pain, joint pain, motility disorders, fatigue recovery
Address | 8 Yachimori Okawara Kuroishi City, Aomori 036-0401 (MAP) |
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Service | Day trips only, no lodging accommodations |
Access | Board on Konan Bus Kuroishi to Okawara Line (via Itadome) at Konan Railway “Kuroishi Eki Mae”. Get off at “Okawara Onsen”. |
Choju Hot Spring
Spring Quality / Alkaline simple thermal spring
Benefits / Neuralgic pain, muscle pain, joint pain, motility disorders, fatigue recovery
Address | 97-1 Yamagatamurashimo Kuroishi City, Aomori 036-0411 (MAP) |
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Service | Day trips only, no lodging accommodations |
Access | Board on Konan Bus to “Okawara” or “Nurukawa” at Konan Railway “Kuroishi Eki Mae”. Get off at “Nakamura”. 5-minute walk. |