🇯🇵Aomori "Suanyu Hot Spring Hotel" Showa-style mixed bath secret hot spring, the first designated national health hot spring spot

#hot spring #snow scene #secret hot spring inn #showa style #mixed bath hot spring ㊙️The Showa-style hot spring hotel "Sukayu Onsen" in Aomori Prefecture is located deep in the mountains of Hakkoda Mountain. It has been well known since the Edo period. It is a secret hot spring with a history of more than 300 years and has a very prestigious title "No. 1 National Health Hot Spring Designation". Not only does this place have sulfur springs that heal the body and mind, it also retains Japan's rare mixed bathing culture, allowing you to experience unique Japanese traditions while bathing. ️㊙️The spring water of Suantang Hot Spring is rich in sulfur and is highly acidic. It is said to have excellent healing effects on the body and mind. The most famous "Hinoki Thousand People Bath" here is a large mixed bathing area that can accommodate a thousand people. The bathtub made of cypress exudes a faint wood fragrance. It is also one of the few secret baths that retains the tradition of "mixed bath". The store thoughtfully reserves time for women only (8 to 9 am and 5 pm), and women can also choose to wear bathrobes during mixed bathing hours. There are also separate baths for men and women in the museum. ㊙️The hotel building of Suanyu Hot Spring is full of the feeling of the Showa era. Walking in the corridor of the hotel is like traveling through a time tunnel. The room is simply furnished with a nostalgic atmosphere, where you can enjoy a quiet time. The tradition of travelers from the early years who wanted to recuperate would stay here for a long time is still preserved, and the tea room has a dedicated area for decocting medicine. ㊙️If you come with elders or children, you may need to pay attention to a few points. Most of the rooms are private rooms, and you have to go out to use the toilet and wash. Moreover, after years of expansion, there are many stairs in the museum, which makes it a bit inconvenient to go up and down with a suitcase. The sound insulation is weak, and the floor always creaks whenever someone passes by the door. Even dialing the counter phone can give you a retro experience. But overall, this is also the charm of the old hotel! ㊙️The food at Suanyu Hot Spring is mainly simple Japanese cuisine, using fresh local ingredients, and you can taste the authentic Aomori flavor. The price is also quite affordable. 🚗In terms of transportation, there are buses arriving in front of Aomori Station. Driving by yourself is much more convenient, but Hakkoda Mountain is a well-known heavy snow area in Japan. It may snow from the end of October, so please be careful when driving in the snow.