20 min by car or bus
Oirase Gorge
A 14 km trail along a mountain stream from Nenokuchi to Yakeyama. The most popular section, from Ishigedo to Kumoi Falls, takes about 2 hours on foot. You can return by bus.
Things to do
Yasumiya, where the inn is located, is the center of Lake Towada sightseeing. Here are our favorite places, from a short walk to about an hour's drive.
5 min walk
Lake Towada sightseeing boat
A 50-minute cruise from Yasumiya to Nenokuchi. The cliffs of the Ogura Peninsula can only be seen from the water. (No service in winter.)
15 min walk
Statue of Maidens and Towada Shrine
A bronze sculpture by Kotaro Takamura on the lakeshore, and a shrine in a cedar forest. A perfect morning walk.
1 hour by car
Towada Art Center
A contemporary art museum with works spread along the main avenue of Towada city. Good for a rainy day or an afternoon after the gorge.
1 hour by car
Hakkoda Ropeway
About 10 minutes to the summit park. Famous for autumn colors and frost-covered "snow monsters" in winter.
Times are approximate from the inn and vary with the season and traffic.
Free rentals at the inn
Rubber boots and rain jackets for the gorge trail, and bicycles (4 bikes, May–October). An English walking map is available at the front desk.
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