If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Hakka Pass Observatory— just one of the landmarks located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from central Kosaka.
Kosaka Mine Office is just one of the landmarks located 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from central Kosaka, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip.
One of the most modern and luxurious ryokan we've ever stayed. The kaiseki dinner and the breakfast are skillfully elevated. The grounds are well kept and exudes zen. The onsen bath with a view of the still rock pond is especially striking in the evening. The room is spacious enough for 4. There's samisen concert at night after dinner, there's bookstore, etc.
One of the most modern and luxurious ryokan we've ever stayed. The kaiseki dinner and the breakfast are skillfully elevated. The grounds are well kept and exudes zen. The onsen bath with a view of the still rock pond is especially striking in the evening. The room is spacious enough for 4. There's samisen concert at night after dinner, there's bookstore, etc.
Carl
Reviewed October 24, 2025Reviewed October 24, 2025
Everything was amazing! They have free shuttle transportation from the hotel to the train station. The drive to the hotel was mystical. I will definitely be returning during winter.
Everything was amazing! They have free shuttle transportation from the hotel to the train station. The drive to the hotel was mystical. I will definitely be returning during winter.
We stayed two nights in Kakukan room with a private semi open-air bath with a half-board meal plan. Really enjoyed the stay; will go back again.
Staff & Service: Incredible hospitality. Everyone spoke excellent English; we hardly had to use our Google Translate app at all!
Room & Bath: Very spacious and well-proportioned. The vanity area is massive, with room for two chairs and a coffee table. The in-room onsen layout is excellent, featuring a safe step outside and a two-tier step inside for...
We stayed two nights in Kakukan room with a private semi open-air bath with a half-board meal plan. Really enjoyed the stay; will go back again.
Staff & Service: Incredible hospitality. Everyone spoke excellent English; we hardly had to use our Google Translate app at all!
Room & Bath: Very spacious and well-proportioned. The vanity area is massive, with room for two chairs and a coffee table. The in-room onsen layout is excellent, featuring a safe step outside and a two-tier step inside for...
Alice
Reviewed September 18, 2026Reviewed September 18, 2026
Overall, I had a pleasant stay. The room was older than I expected. With furniture and lamps showing wear and tear. But the bed and comforter were comfortable and provided a restful sleep. The highlight of the hotel is the 10th floor onsen, with a great indoor and outdoor soaking area, and a sauna room. There were even popsicles in the evening, and yakult in the morning for after your bath.
I enjoyed the breakfast buffet, which was more Japanese style, with a few varieties of local dishes. ...
Overall, I had a pleasant stay. The room was older than I expected. With furniture and lamps showing wear and tear. But the bed and comforter were comfortable and provided a restful sleep. The highlight of the hotel is the 10th floor onsen, with a great indoor and outdoor soaking area, and a sauna room. There were even popsicles in the evening, and yakult in the morning for after your bath.
I enjoyed the breakfast buffet, which was more Japanese style, with a few varieties of local dishes. ...
Mimi
Reviewed November 10, 2026Reviewed November 10, 2026
Yachi Onsen was one of the best experiences I have had in Japan. The staff were helpful and spoke English well. The Onsen itself was amazing and felt great especially after a long day hiking in Oriase Gorge. A real traditional Japanese Experience.
They even shuttles me.back to Ao.ori Station after! Amazing location and customer service.
Yachi Onsen was one of the best experiences I have had in Japan. The staff were helpful and spoke English well. The Onsen itself was amazing and felt great especially after a long day hiking in Oriase Gorge. A real traditional Japanese Experience.
They even shuttles me.back to Ao.ori Station after! Amazing location and customer service.
Jared
Reviewed October 21, 2026Reviewed October 21, 2026
Such a wonderful stay again. The best thing about this hotel for me is the all you can eat breakfast in which they serve local famous ingredients like tomburi & nagaimo, Hinai-jidori tsumire meat ball.
Location is another thing I like. From here, you can enjoy a little walk around the Keijo Park, visit Akita-inu museum and appreciate the gorgeous view of Mt. Ho-o alongside Nagaki river.
Come experience all this and you'll definitely love it.
Such a wonderful stay again. The best thing about this hotel for me is the all you can eat breakfast in which they serve local famous ingredients like tomburi & nagaimo, Hinai-jidori tsumire meat ball.
Location is another thing I like. From here, you can enjoy a little walk around the Keijo Park, visit Akita-inu museum and appreciate the gorgeous view of Mt. Ho-o alongside Nagaki river.
Come experience all this and you'll definitely love it.
Close to a JR station and walkable to the main Odate station, close to a bus stop and the desk is helpful to call a Taxi if that is what you are after instead. Close to the Akita Museum and places to eat, about a 4-5 minute walk to the nearby Lawson's as well as about a 10-15minute walk to the mall which has a big shop for food and drinks as well as a Daiso. Peaceful area, beautiful views of nature and the mountains that surround Odate. I just wish there had been an outlet next to the bed but...
Close to a JR station and walkable to the main Odate station, close to a bus stop and the desk is helpful to call a Taxi if that is what you are after instead. Close to the Akita Museum and places to eat, about a 4-5 minute walk to the nearby Lawson's as well as about a 10-15minute walk to the mall which has a big shop for food and drinks as well as a Daiso. Peaceful area, beautiful views of nature and the mountains that surround Odate. I just wish there had been an outlet next to the bed but...
River
Reviewed November 19, 2023Reviewed November 19, 2023