Located deep in the mountains of Akita Prefecture, is Nyuto Onsen where the traditional mountain onsen ryokan Tsuru no Yu can be found. Over 300 years old,stay in traditional Tohoku style architecture and relax in the milky blue waters of it’s outdoor onsen baths with gorgeous snowy views. An indoor private onsen is also available for guests to reserve.

Takimikan is a quaint, boutique traditional onsen ryokan made in the traditional ‘Taisho Roman ‘style; located on the hilltop of Ginzan Onsen Town overlooking Shirogane Falls in Yamagata Prefecture. It has a picturesque public outdoor onsen with impressive snowy winter views in winter. The annex building has a private onsen for annex guests to enjoy.

Located in the sprawling Hanamaki Onsen complex of four hotels in Iwate Prefecture, Kashoen is their luxury traditional onsen ryokan with private onsen available in several of their rooms. Their other rooms feature hinoki baths to enjoy the revitalising scent.

Yuukaen onsen ryokan is located in Yamanokami Onsen, in the heart of Hanamaki Minami Onsen Gorge in Iwate Prefecture. It is a beautiful onsen ryokan crafted in the outstanding Japanese craftmanship of kanawatsugi. Spacious rooms feature stunning Japanese wooden architecture, whilst guests can enjoy the large public onsen outdoors with gorgeous views of nature.

A luxurious modern onsen ryokan in Tsuchiyu Onsen town in Fukushima Prefecture, with only 9 rooms. All rooms have private indoor onsen baths with fresh flowing onsen water pouring directly into it. Their premium villa has it’s own private outdoor onsen. All other shared onsens between guest are privately reserved for you at certain times during your stay, so one can enjoy a private onsen experience

A larger style onsen ryokan in Aizu Wakamatsu in Fukushima Prefecture, sat on a hill overlooking beautiful scenery with easy access to local sights, and a local sake specialty bar on the premises. A variety of rooms are available, in traditional Japanese style or Japanese/Western style with bathrooms. A semi open air private onsen is available to be reserved for a fee

A picturesque onsen ryokan lit by oil lamps hidden in a valley deep in the mountains of Kuroishi, Aomori Prefecture. Four stunning public onsens to soak in and admire the natural beauty surrounding you. No reception in the area, or electricity in the rooms - a perfect place to go off the grid for a couple nights. Especially beautiful to enjoy yukimi-buro (snow viewing bath) in winter, but lovely in all seasons. Day trips are also possible.