Recommended season April-November (please avoid snow period)

Akita Airport
Traveling by rental car. The nearest interchange is Ogachikomachi IC

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Innai quarry site

15 min by car from Ogachikomachi IC.
The quarry site is a sight to behold.
You can see an impressive sight where the remains of the quarried stones are left as they were. Approximately 5.8 to 3.2 million years ago, extensive calderas were formed due to volcanic activity. The stones that solidified from volcanic ash and other materials during that time are what we call ‘Innai Stones.’

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Innai Ginzan Museum

The historical museum of Innai Silver Mine, which once boasted as the largest silver mine in the Orient, offers the mine’s history. The building features a brick-style exterior inspired by the residence of a German mining engineer and also serves as the Innai Station building on the JR Ou Main Line.

Innai Ginzan Museum: 115,Ozawa,Kami-innai,Yuzawa-shi,019-0111
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Sanzugawa Gorge

A gorge located at the entrance to Kawaragejigoku. You can enjoy the changing scenery throughout the seasons, including spring green and autumn leaves.

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Kawarage-jigoku

Kawaragejigoku is one of Japan’s three sacred sites, alongside Mount Osore in Aomori Prefecture and Mount Tate in Toyama Prefecture. Located at an altitude of approximately 800 meters, emitting volcanic gases and with the gray mountainside devoid of vegetation, it forms a desolate landscape that is reminiscent of hell.

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Oyasu Onsenkyo

It’s a hot spring area blessed with geothermal heat and beauty of nature. You can enjoy both the spectacular geyser and the scenic charm of the gorge while indulging in the hot springs. One distinctive feature is the very high temperature of the source water that is 92 degrees Celsius. Consider staying overnight at one of the accommodations to unwind and relieve the fatigue of your trip.

Day 2
Inaniwa Udon
“Inaniwa udon is one of Japan’s three major udon noodles, made using the hand-stretched drying method. You can watch the udon-making process and also enjoy a delicious lunch.”

Sato-Yosuke Honten:80,Inaniwa,Inaniwachō,Yuzawa-shi,Akita 012-0107
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Kawatsura Lacquerware Traditional Crafts Museum
While learning about the history and exhibits of Kawatsura lacquerware, visitors can also enjoy shopping for artisan’s products here.

Kawatsura Lacquerware Traditional Crafts Museum : 142-1 Aza-Odate Nakano, Kawatsura-cho, Yuzawa-shi, 012-0105

Akita Airport / JR Yuzawa station

Traveling by rental car. The nearest Interchange is Jumonji IC

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Visit Japanese traditional storehouses
(House of Ishida Rikichi / Yamakichi Shouten / Hinomaru Jozo).
Masuda is located where the Naruse River and Minase River meet. The town thrived for trade and transportation before the Edo period（1603). It still retains its traditional streetscapes and many storehouses, conveying the prosperity of that era. It has been designated as Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the Japanese government.




House of Ishida Rikichi : 95-2, Masudanaka-machi, Masuda-machi, Yokote-shi, 019-0701

Yamakichi Shouten：105 Masudanaka-machi, Masuda-machi Yokote-shi, 019-0701

Hinomaru Jozo: 114-2, Nanoka-machi, Masuda, Masuda-machi, Yokote-shi, 019-0701
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Yokote City Masuda Manga Museum
Japan’s first museum dedicated to “original manga” art. The museum has the largest collection of original manga in Japan, with more than 440,000 pieces.

Yokote City Masuda Manga Museum: 285 Shinmachi, Masuda-machi, Yokote-shi 019-0701
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Inaniwa Udon
Inaniwa udon is one of Japan’s three major udon noodles, made using the hand-stretched drying method. You can watch the udon-making process and also enjoy a delicious lunch.

Sato-Yosuke Honten:80,Inaniwa,Inaniwachō,Yuzawa-shi,Akita 012-0107
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Kawatsura Lacquerware Traditional Crafts Museum
While learning about the history and exhibits of Kawatsura lacquerware, visitors can also enjoy shopping for artisan’s products here.

Kawatsura Lacquerware Traditional Crafts Museum : 142-1 Aza-Odate Nakano, Kawatsura-cho, Yuzawa-shi, 012-0105
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musiro sauna/Kusaki Momotose
Stay at a quaint Japanese-style house in Jumonji and Iwasaki (musiro sauna / Kusaki momotose).
Enjoy an overnight stay to relax and unwind from your trip in a charming Japanese-style house.

Kusaki momotose: 83,Iwasaki,Iwasaki,Yuzawa-shi,012-0801
musiro sauna: 88-1-2,Daido-Higashi,Jyumonji-machi,Yokote-shi,019-0527
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Ishimago Honten and Yamamo Brewery
Within walking distance, there are two miso and soy sauce breweries. You can learn about the culture of fermentation through a tour of the brewery.

Ishimago Honten: 162, Iwasaki, Iwasaki, Yuzawa-shi, 012-0801
Yamamo Brewery: 124 Iwasaki, Yuzawa-shi, 012-0801
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Lunch in Jumonji and Iwasaki
Marutake Shokudo / Sankaku Soba / Yamamo / Momotose / Ishimago Honten (Saturdays only)

Enjoy a meal at restaurants serving local specialties like the light and flavorful ‘Jumonji Ramen,’ which features a clear broth made using dried small sardines, as well as dishes made with local ingredients.

Yamamo Brewery: 124 Iwasaki, Yuzawa-shi, 012-0801
Marutake Shokudo: 7-1, Moto-machi, Jumonji-machi, Yokote-shi, 019-0524
Sankaku soba: 63-1, Habashita, Nashinoki, Jumonji-machi, Yokote-shi, 019-0509
Momotose: 160, Iwasaki, Iwasaki, Yuzawa-shi, 012-0801