Late Spring Arrives in Nyuto Onsenkyo... Submerged Forest Appears in Akioh Lake During Snowmelt Season; Enjoy Hot Spring Hopping Amidst Fresh Greenery in Nyuto Onsenkyo – Kyukamura Nyuto Onsenkyo

Akioh Lake 'Submerged Forest' At 'Kyukamura Nyuto Onsenkyo (Address: 2-1 Tazawako Komagatake, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture; Manager: Naoya Hiratai), a resort that thrills with nature, located in Towada-Hachimantai National Park, the 'submerged forest' appears in Akioh Lake in the city around mid-May, offering a mystical view of young leaves emerging from the cobalt blue lake surface. The 'Hachimantai Aspite Line,' a sky-high mountain road spanning Akita and Iwate prefectures, which was closed by snow, has also opened. Spring has finally arrived in Akita. At Kyukamura's proud hot springs, we recommend 'hot spring hopping' among the seven inns of Nyuto Onsenkyo while enjoying the fresh greenery unique to this season. ◆ Akioh Lake's 'Submerged Forest' Spreading Downstream from Tamagawa Dam Along National Route 341 in the local area (Yoroibata Dam, Tamagawa Dam, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture), the 'submerged forest' can be seen annually from mid-May to mid-June. The submerged forest appears when deep green trees are submerged by the lake surface, which rises due to snowmelt, and then reappears when the water level drops due to discharge during the rice planting season. The sight of the fresh green 'submerged forest' floating on the unique 'blue' water surface of the Tamagawa water system is mystical. (50 minutes by car from Kyukamura) Large-scale renovation work is planned for the Yoroibata Power Plant from March 2027 to March 2032, during which time the submerged forest will not be visible. This is the last chance to view the submerged forest before the construction! Location: Yoroibata, Tazawako, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture * Since there is no parking near the submerged forest, please use Akioh Lake Dam Park. URL: ▽Semboku City HP▽ https://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/spot/01_shuusenko.html ◆ Kyukamura Nyuto Onsenkyo [Akita Food Buffet] This buffet incorporates Akita's food culture, mainly featuring Akita's local cuisine. To make your meal even more delicious, we offer freshly prepared dishes with hospitality such as calling out and hand-serving. We also recommend plans with an upgraded single dish. We offer plans where you can enjoy Akita Nishikigyu beef, which is not available on the buffet menu, as sukiyaki or steak, and plans with natural wild bear meat sukiyaki. For the breakfast buffet, enjoy piping hot stone-grilled pork soup that warms you from the core. With freshly cooked 'Akitakomachi' rice from Akita, a rice-producing region, and eggs from 'Hinai Jidori,' one of Japan's three best chickens that Akita boasts, combined with the local dish 'Iburigakko' and Matsumaezuke, it's the ultimate egg over rice. You can truly savor Akita's gourmet delights with just this one bowl. Enjoy a luxurious time from the morning. Period: Year-round Price: 1 night, 2 meals from 18,500 yen* Akita Nishikigyu Sukiyaki 120g included: 1 night, 2 meals from 22,000 yen* Bear Meat Sukiyaki 100g included: 1 night, 2 meals from 23,000 yen* * Prices include tax, exclude hot spring tax, per person for 2 people per room on weekdays (Japanese-style or Western-style room). Akita Food Buffet Akita Nishikigyu Sukiyaki Akita Nishikigyu Steak ◆ Hot Spring Hopping Based at Kyukamura Nyuto Onsenkyo Kyukamura Nyuto Onsenkyo is one of the seven inns of 'Nyuto Onsenkyo' scattered at the foot of Mount Nyuto. It is a quiet hotel surrounded by beautiful beech trees, where you can enjoy two types of natural hot springs. We also recommend carrying a 'hot spring hopping pass,' available exclusively to guests, to visit different hot springs with unique atmospheres. Why not enjoy hot springs by touring unique baths? Location: 2-1 Tazawako Komagatake, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture, 014-1201 Manager of Kyukamura Nyuto Onsenkyo and Chairman of Nyuto Onsen Cooperative: Naoya Hiratai URL: http://www.nyuto-onsenkyo.com/ Nyuto Onsenkyo Hot Spring Hopping Bus ◆ Kyukamura: Resorts that Thrill with Nature Resort hotels located in excellent natural environments such as national and quasi-national parks representing Japan's scenery. The 35 Kyukamura resorts, under the concept of 'resorts that thrill with nature,' offer dishes utilizing local ingredients and experiential programs that allow interaction with the region's nature, culture, and history, providing a place to encounter the unique charms of each area and deliver moments that naturally thrill the hearts of all guests.