There are lots of great hot springs in this area. Usually Many of them have open-air
baths. We don't wear a bathing suits in Japanese hot spring baths. And men and women take
same bath in some hot springs. I think Japanese is the keenest people in hot springs in the
world. So many people come to take hot springs all the way from Tokyo or Osaka by spending
their short summer vacations.
The open-air bath in Kuroyu Hot Spring (L) and the building for guests(R). I stayed
for 3 nights and spent relaxing time surrounding by mountains and fresh air. Other good hot
springs are also around there.
(L) A samurai warrior's house in Kakunodate, Akita Pref. and drain river in Hachirogata
(R), the largest reclamation for rice fields in Japan.
Lake Onuma in Hachimantai, Akita Pref.(L) and the main building of Tsuta Hot Spring
in Hakkoda in Aomori Pref.(R).
The grave of Christ(L) and a small pyramid in Shingo Village, Aomori Pref. Both have very fishy stories.