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Aomori, Aomori / 酸ヶ湯温泉（日帰り入浴）

Sukayu Onsen, day bathing

A mountain onsen at about 900 m in Hakkoda, famous for the "Hiba Sennin-buro", a 160-tatami mixed bath built entirely of hiba wood.

The old wooden inn buildings below autumn-coloured mountains
Sukayu Onsen in autumnPhoto: Amazing AOMORI (Aomori Prefecture) · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

2 Oct 2026

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0

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Getting there
Train / Bus / Car
Admission
Paid (see the price below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

Until Nov 30, 2026: Hiba Sennin-buro (mixed) 7:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30; women only 8:00-9:00); Tama-no-yu (separate for men and women) 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30). From Dec 1, 2026: 9:00-16:00 (last entry 15:30) for both baths.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Admission

Until Nov 30, 2026: adults 1,000 yen, elementary 500 yen (towel included). From Dec 1, 2026: adults (junior high and above) 1,500 yen, elementary 500 yen, preschool free (bath towel loan and a face towel to keep). Six-bath ticket 5,000 yen (can be shared; not for tour groups).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Getting there

JR bus to "Sukayu Onsen-mae": about 1 hr 10 min from the east exit of Aomori Station, 1 hr 20 min from Shin-Aomori Station, 1 hr 30 min from Lake Towada (Yasumiya). By car about 40 min from Aomori-Chuo IC, 50 min from Aomori IC, 45 min from Kuroishi IC, and about 1 hour from Aomori Airport (no direct bus). Taxi from central Aomori about 45 min, about 7,000-8,000 yen. The free shuttle is for overnight guests only.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Payment

Buy a bath ticket from the machine. From Dec 1 it is stated as cash only (payment for the period up to Nov 30 is not stated).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Accessibility

Baby changing table available. No nursing room or stroller rental.

Checked 1 Oct 2026 on a tourism board site
Not yet confirmed

Closed, Parking

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Address: Aomori, Aomori (Japanese address: 青森県青森市荒川南荒川山国有林 酸湯沢50番地)

Official site: https://sukayu.jp/

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Crowds

Best time to visit

The mixed-gender main bath is women-only every day from 8 to 9, both morning and evening; women who prefer not to bathe mixed are advised to use it then.

Checked 2 Oct 2026 on the official site
Not yet confirmed

Crowd level, Peak time, Busiest days, Busiest season

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Visiting respectfully

  • Local etiquetteHiba Sennin-buro is a mixed bath. Bathing wraps can be rented (men and women, 500 yen, 7:00-20:00, at the shop till); wearing one is optional. Women's wraps are also sold for 1,300 yen. Wraps brought from outside are not allowed.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
  • Local etiquetteThe water is strongly acidic (pH 1.5-2.0) and can irritate skin. Keep children's baths short (about 1-3 min for babies and toddlers, 3-5 min for children). Keep faces out of the water; think carefully before bathing infants.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
  • Local etiquetteIn winter the Moya gate is closed at night and roads may close suddenly. Four-wheel drive or chains are needed; roads are generally not cleared after 17:00.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

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