We had the pleasure to enjoy the Akan Yuko no Sato Tsuruga Hotel. It reminded me very much of Kyoto. Associates were buuzing around in Kimonos, we enjoyed Macha (made the Urasenke style) and Japanese Sweets for a welcome and the room was spacious and very Japanese with its own Hot Spring tub overlooking Lake Akan. You have to try... more

Room is modern on the Rera side. We stay at the Semi Japanese room. 24 hrs convenience store is outside hotel, less than 5 mins away. Free snacks are offered. We took the buffet package, it was average only. Perhaps you can try other meals option. Ainu Village is just in front of hotel, 5 mins walk. Iceland Akan is... more

I have decided to make a detour to Akan simply because I have heard so much about the onsen at Yuku-no-Sato, Tsuruga. It is pricey and probably the best rated hotel at that area if you have children. Without children you can try the even more luxurious sister property nearby (which excludes children for some reason). I booked the traditional... more