Okabeso

Okabeso is a ryokan in Towada Oyu, Kazuno, Akita. Founded in Showa 30, it fills its baths with 100% natural hot spring water flowing straight from the source, with no heating, no added water and no recirculation. The spring type is chloride spring, and there is an open-air bath. The grounds contain a garden of about 600 tsubo, made up of the "Oniwa" (Great Garden), created between the Taisho and Showa eras, and the "Nakaniwa" (Inner Garden), created around Showa 30. The inn continues to operate while keeping its purely Japanese-style appearance. It serves dishes made with local ingredients such as kiritanpo hot pot, Kazuno beef and Hachimantai pork.