Another hot spring bath we went was Goshogake Onsen (後生掛温泉, Goshōgake Onsen). It is a hot spring on the slopes of Mount Hachimantai in Towada-Hachimantai National Park. There is also a Japanese inn with bathing facilities that can be used by staying guests, as well as by non-staying daytime visitors at a relatively reasonable fee. The hot spring bath has separate gender bathing facilities and feature multiple, attractive wooden indoor baths, steam boxes and an outdoor bath. There is also a corner where you can try applying the goshogake(black mud) on your skin. It was the first time we try applying mud on our skin. A foot bath is located outside and can be used free of charge.

Immediately felt the “omotenashi” when we arrived. The staff and owner welcomed us, took our bags and placed our shoes on a shelf. All of the guests names were on signs, which was unusual for me, but felt quite special. The whole building is very warm and comfortable, with heated floors and clean, beautifully traditional rooms. Anyone looking to experience very traditional Japanese culture should come here. Meals are both delicious and healthy, being made with local ingredients and cooking style. For dinner, a hot milk chicken broth was heated over a flame and we made a soup by cooking pork, scallops and vegetables with it. The local mountain vegetables were a delicious treat. The natural beauty here is incredible, and it is clear why this area is a national park. Overall I felt we were very cared for while staying here. It did not feel forced or exaggerated, but like they genuinely cared for us. The owner takes a lot of pride in this Ryokan, and wants to share that with the guests. It really is a remarkable, relaxing and historic place.

This is an amazing place. There are gray muddy hot water little hills bursting out. There is a Japanese style hotel at the parking area. There is a restaurant as well but opens at 11 After passing the hotel you will see the path goes around the little paddles. One side heads to a lake. The view is spectacular.

We flew from New Zealand and took Hayabusa bullet train to Morioka. Hanawa line from Morioka and the Inn has pick-up shuttle around 4pm at Kazuno Hanawa station. Authentic and traditional Inn in Akita, this is a hidden gem. Everyone along the way was just so helpful and kind, hotel staff showed us genuine welcome that you can feel without doubt. Travelling and holidays can provide you with that crucial time to reflect on life and your own personal journey. You can also assume new aspects of your personality as you become influenced by your surroundings and various cultures. This is the perfect place to do that...

Genuine onsen. You get the hot spring right from the nature. A hotel is attached. If you don't have the towel with you, you can buy one. Some resting area would be nice.

It is a good and confortable ryokan in an exceptional location. Service was very good overall and the food was delicious. The onsen was good and there is a mud bath. The outside bath is forgettable though. The room was clean and felt newly refurbished. Hovewer it had no view. There was a wall in front of the window like in the center of Tokyo. At that price point and this location, it was disappointing.

Very vintage style hot spring hotel , super nice, excellent forest view at autumn time, full of red leaves around you

Good place to eat lunch after walking tour of geothermal area.

Good hot springs

It is my #3 favorite onsen in Japan.

Gokake Onsen is an ancient hot spring located in Yakiyama, Akita Prefecture, Hachimantai, surrounded by the majestic nature of Hachimantai National Park. The winter snow season is the most enjoyable time to go to Gokake Hot Spring.