Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.0

About this property

Set on the shores of Lake Akan, Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga offers beautiful hot-spring baths and a variety of shops and restaurants. The spacious Japanese rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring. A range of rooms are available at Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga. Guests can choose Western beds or Japanese futons, and rooms with a private hot-spring bath are offered. All rooms include a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Just 492 feet from Ainu Kotan Folk Village, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from Akandake-Jinja Shrine. The property is an 80-minute bus ride from Kushiro Airport. Guests can relax in the hot tub or sauna, or unwind with a massage. A tour desk and karaoke rooms are on offer. Tenga Restaurant offers Western, Japanese and Chinese cuisines. Kitarikyu has a Japanese menu. The hotel also has a cafe and bar.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Private parking available

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

Availability

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Room Type
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2 twin beds
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2 futon beds
5 futon beds
2 twin beds
4 futon beds
2 twin beds
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2 futon beds
4 futon beds
2 twin beds
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2 futon beds
2 twin beds
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2 futon beds
8 futon beds
8 futon beds
2 twin beds
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2 futon beds
2 twin beds
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2 futon beds
2 twin beds
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2 futon beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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2 futon beds
2 queen beds
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2 futon beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
5 futon beds
4 futon beds
2 twin beds
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2 futon beds
2 twin beds
Bedroom
2 twin beds
and
2 futon beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Adisha
United States United States
“We had a wonderful stay! The staff was incredibly friendly - my main recommendation is to book a room with a private onsen!”
Inbar
Israel Israel
“One of the best hotel we’ve stayed at in Japan. The room was spotless, the onsens were amazing and very spacious, the buffet style dinner and breakfast- a must! Absolutely phenomenal. Staff were polite and welcoming.”
Teresa
United States United States
“Everything! The onsen was wonderful with incredible views and good variety. The food was great. I loved the potato station they had out in the afternoon and the activities hosted. The room was spacious and comfortable. The lounge was a nice option...”
Connie
United States United States
“Very nice onsen offerings, dining options were great, nice Ainu wood artwork throughout the hotel and lovely harp playing in the evening”
Yaacov
Israel Israel
“Location and views are amazing. Room was very nice and spacious well decorated with stunning Lake views.”
Zaid
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Location is perfect Room is spacious and the lake view is beautiful. The hotel restaurant is the best. The shops inside the hotel and the facility is nice. Very close from Ainu village.”
Nattaporn
Thailand Thailand
“All Staff were helpful and friendly, there is staff who can speak English. Meal here was buffet style, there were varieties of food to choose from.”
Pratyush
United States United States
“Great location and wonderful staff. Lots of amenities and good variety at buffets (breakfast and dinner). Our room was spacious and the onsen was enjoyable.”
Bethany
United States United States
“This was our first time doing an onsen and our entire group thoroughly enjoyed it. We liked getting experience the different baths, as the men and women swap locations in the evenings. Buffet breakfast and dinner were both amazing with tons of...”
Erin
United States United States
“It was very spacious and the staff were very responsive.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
TENGA
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly

House rules

Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that mandatory inspections of electrical and hot spring facilities will take place from 10/11/2025, 11:00 to 14/11/2025, 14:00. The property will be partially closed and some facilities like the large public baths, the restaurant, and shops will be affected.

Please note that additional charges will apply for children.

Please note that child rates apply to children who are 6 years and younger and adult rates apply to children who are 7 years and older. Please contact the property for details.

Please be informed that no pets are allowed to stay or enter property premises, except for guide dogs and service dogs.

Please inform the property in advance of your stay if you plan to bring a guide dog or a service dog.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Guests must check in by 19:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.