Travel Guide to Kazuno City, Akita | Discover Towada-Hachimantai National Park, Hot Springs, Cuisine, and Traditional Culture

Kazuno is located within reach of Lake Towada to the north and Hachimantai National Park to the south.
Kazuno is very rich in natural resources, such as forests, waterfalls, and mountain streams.
The city has a variety of specialties made with local traditions and cultures.
These include; fresh and healthy agricultural and livestock products, rice, peaches, apples, Kazuno beef, and Hachimantai pork, which are deeply loved by not only locals but also visitors.
In addition, the area contains three hot spring villages, and each of these hot springs have a variety of health benefits.
Every year many visitors come to Kazuno to enjoy a peaceful walk in the nature and relax in these soothing hot springs.

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Magnificent Landscape

Kazuno City is surrounded by the Towada-Hachimantai National Park and has a beautiful natural landscape that changes drastically with the seasons.
It offers visitors different natural attractions in every season; frozen forests and “Snow Monsters” in Winter, fresh greenery in spring, a nice and refreshing summer, and vivid autumn foliage.
In Kazuno, you can refresh your body and mind in majestic nature, enjoy the clean air and tranquil atmosphere.
There are also many hiking and nature spots in the city, making it an attractive place for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Abundant hot spring resorts

Kazuno City has many attractive hot spring resorts, such as Hachimantai Onsen village and Yuze Onsen village. Each hot spring has its own unique qualities and health benefits, and is popular with locals and tourists alike. You can enjoy the mountain scenery while soaking in the hot springs and experience the special balneotherapy, which will help you relax both physically and mentally. In addition, there are accommodations and restaurants in the surrounding area serve delicious local cuisine, so you can also experience the food culture that is unique to Kazuno.
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Tradition and culture

In Kazuno City, traditional culture is still carefully passed down. Among them, "Hanawa Bayashi" is a festival characterised by gorgeous floats and powerful music and dances. It is also counted as one of the "Three Great Hayashi of Japan" and is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. In addition, traditional performing arts such as "Dainichido Bugaku" have been passed down and the traditions are carefully maintained by the local people. These festivals and traditional performing arts provide a valuable opportunity to learn more about the history and culture of Kazuno.

Kazuno Trip
Kazuno city
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Spectacular view Onsen in Kazuno

Using the map, you can locate the sightseeing spots and facilities and plan your visit!
The map also shows seasonal landscapes and hidden sights, making your trip more exciting.

Must-visit Spots

Kazuno City is a fascinating place where nature,
culture and tradition blend perfectly.
Beautiful scenery in all four seasons,
historical sights, and delicious local food,
are just some of the highlights that attract tourists.

Access
- By car Take National Route 282 from the Kazuno-Hachimantai IC
  on the Tohoku Expressway, approximately 3 km (approximately 15 minutes)
- 5 minutes walk from JR Kazuno Hanawa Station
Chitosezakari

The pure flavor of Kazuno sake
with a hundred years of history in sake brewing

Chitosezakari Sake Brewery is in Kazuno City and is known for its long history and excellent brewing techniques. Using pure local water and carefully selected ingredients, our sake is carefully brewed and has a deep and appealing flavour.
Chitosezakari Sake Brewery manufactures several types of sake, which flavours are unique to the area, making them ideal as gifts. Please purchase souvenirs at "Roadside Station Kazuno Antler"!
Access
- By car Take National Route 282 from the Kazuno-Hachimantai IC
  on the Tohoku Expressway, approximately 3 km (approximately 15 minutes)
- 5 minutes walk from JR Kazuno Hanawa Station
Access
- By car Take National Route 282 from Kazuno Hachimantai IC
  towards Morioka for about 10 minutes.
Yuze Hotel

Give yourself a blissful time to heal your mind and body at the Yuze Hotel

Yuze Hotel is a place of relaxation and healing located in a hot spring resort surrounded by the beautiful nature of Kazuno. In the large communal bath and open-air bath, you can refresh your mind and body while fully feeling the blessings of natural hot springs.
In a tranquil setting, you can enjoy dishes made with fresh local ingredients, receive heartwarming hospitality and forget the fatigue of everyday life. Please spend a luxurious time at Yuze Hotel.
Access
- By car Take National Route 282 from Kazuno Hachimantai IC
  towards Morioka for about 10 minutes.
Access
- By car About 60 minutes from Kazuno-Hachimantai IC by car
Hachimantai Snow Monster (Ice trees)

A fantastic world of ice spreading out with the frozen forests in Hachimantai

The Snow Monsters of Hachimantai is a fantastic scenery created by the cold of winter. You will be captivated by the beauty of the trees covered with snow and ice spread out like a white forest. Especially on a clear sunny day, the ice crystals reflect the light, creating an even more mysterious atmosphere.
Please experience the charm of winter that can only be seen in Hachimantai.
Access
- By car About 60 minutes from Kazuno-Hachimantai IC by car
Access
- By car Take National Route 282 from the Kazuno-Hachimantai IC
  on the Tohoku Expressway, approximately 3 km (approximately 5 minutes)
- 1 minute walk from JR Hachimantai Station
Dainichido Bugaku

Traditional dance comes to life, Dainichido Bugaku
- A special moment to feel the history and culture of Kazuno -

Dainichido Bugaku is a Japanese traditional dance in Kazuno City, which boasts a history of about 1300 years. The graceful and sacred dances, performed as Shinto rituals, fascinate the viewers. It is visited by many tourists every year, and it is an important event that symbolizes the history and culture of Kazuno.
Access
- By car Take National Route 282 from the Kazuno-Hachimantai IC
  on the Tohoku Expressway, approximately 3 km (approximately 5 minutes)
- 1 minute walk from JR Hachimantai Station
Access
- About 10 minutes on foot from JR Kazuno-Hanawa Station
Roadside Station Kazuno Antler

Filled with the charm of Kazuno, an oasis of the heart, "Roadside Station Kazuno"

Roadside Station Kazuno is a tourist facility packed with the charm and local products of Kazuno City. You can buy fresh local fruits and souvenirs, as well as enjoy exquisite gourmet food made with local ingredients. In addition, experiences such as handmade Misotsuke Tanpo, where you can feel the traditional culture of Kazuno, are also popular. Every time you visit, you will discover something new, and it is a place where you can fully enjoy the charm of Kazuno.
Access
- About 10 minutes on foot from JR Kazuno-Hanawa Station
Access
- By car Route 282 → Route 341
  → Hachimantai Aspite Line (*Closed for the winter season)
Akita Hachimantai Ski Resort

Luxury cruising with powder snow soaring
while overlooking the beautiful snowy scenery of Hachimantai

Located near the majestic Hachimantai Onuma swamp, on the border of the Akita and Iwate prefectures, this resort boasts a long season from late November to early May with good quality snow. There are many hot springs in the neighborhood, as well as plenty of nightlife to enjoy!
Access
- By car Route 282 → Route 341
  → Hachimantai Aspite Line (*Closed for the winter season)