Relaxing night light in the courtyard and Nishiki-goi : Japanese colored carp swinging beautifully in a clear pond.
Swan Lake bird watching at Hyoko Lake in Niigata
Swans and other birds migrate from Siberia to Lake Hyoko in Agano Niigata during the winter.
The lake is a bird watcher’s paradise during the winter months.
What can a V-Steam treatment do for your feminine private parts?
V-Steam Mugwort & Wormwood Feminine Rejuvenation Treatment
Wormwood Mugwort Herbal V-Steam Treatment Chairs
What is a V-Steam (vaginal steam) treatment you might ask? It’s an ancient Korean feminine health and fertility treatment. A pot with various herbs including Mugwort / Wormwood is heated producing rising steam. You sit naked above the pot wearing a cloak that traps the herbal medicinal steam.
Wormwood Mugwort Herbal V-Steam Treatment
The treatment lasts for about half an hour. It’s a unique alternative eastern medicine treatment for relaxation and rejuvenation.
The steam is believed to help stimulate production of feminine hormones, aid in regulating menstrual cycles, improve circulation, correct digestive disorders, while detoxifying and burning body fat!
The steam is believed to help stimulate production of feminine hormones, aid in regulating menstrual cycles, improve circulation, correct digestive disorders, while detoxifying and burning body fat!
Japanese Onsen Mini Documentary
NHK Japanology Mini
Introduction to Japanese Onsen Hot Springs
5 minutes
Nordic Walking Tour in Shibata Niigata
Enjoy the beautiful Shibata countryside with a Nordic Walking Tour!
Nordic Walking is a popular walking / hiking sport that uses poles similar to trekking poles. It engages the arms during the walk and offers a more rigorous full body exercise.
- If you are interested in booking a walking tour with a local guide, please inquire at the front desk.
- If you have a group of more then 2 people that is interested in participating, please reserve the walking tour a few days in advance of your arrival.
- You can also rent the walking poles and trek out on your own. A local map will be provided.
The guided walking route may vary by season and weather.
The guided walking tour takes about 1 to 2 hours depending on the groups pace.
We will start our walk at the Akebono Onsen Ryokan Hotel and will walk through the countryside, rice farms, Carillon park, and other local sights. We will touch the rock of reflection and view the original spot where the Tsukioka hot spring waters bubbled up. At the end of the walk, we will soak our feet in the foot baths.
Drinks and a small snack will be provided for the walking tour with guide.
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Nordic Walking Tour offered by the Akebono Hotspring Hotel
View of Shibata and the mountains before sunrise
Walking through the rice fields
Sunrise over the rice fields
Sunrise over the rice fields
Nordic Walking Instructor and Tour Guide
Carillon Park
Carillon Tower and Bells
Rock of Reflection
Stretching
Foot Soak in Hot Springs!
Shibata-Jo Castle during Cherry Blossom Season
Shibata Castle
About 40 minutes by car or taxi from the Akebono Onsen Ryokan Hotel
How to Enjoy a Japanese Onsen Hot Spring Bath – Rules & Etiquette
The Akebono Natural Hot Springs Onsen features pristine water from the famous Tsukioka Onsen. The waters are believed to have various therapeutic properties for health and beauty.
It may be intimidating for first timers to try an onsen hot spring bath, but don’t worry, just follow a few rules and you should be have an enjoyable and relaxing experience.
Tips on how to enjoy a Japanese Onsen Hot Spring Bath in a Hotel or Ryokan
Great video introduction on how to enjoy a Japanese Style Hot Spring Bath
Great infographic showing how to enjoy the onsen hot spring and some info on how and why it’s good for you!
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Local Ingredients featured this season at Charaku-tei Restaurant
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Rejuvenating Sparkling Spring Water Facial Waterfall
Enjoy this unique anti aging skin rejuvenating treatment at the be Sasara Day Spa locating in the Akebono Onsen Ryokan Hot Spring Hotel.
This unique facial cascades sparkling spring water over your face gently hydrating, cleansing, and rejuvenating your skin.
The machine allows you to comfortably enjoy the cascading facial water while being able to breathe regularly.
The session lasts for 15 minutes after which you can use a selection of complimentary beauty products to freshen up before heading out.
To book a session, please inquire at the front desk. The session can be purchased individually, or as a set together with other treatments at the be Sasara day spa.
Niigata Onsen Hotel Akebono Ryokan 