Plaza Hotel Sanrokuso

Lake Tazawa is one of the best sightseeing spots in Akita Prefecture. It prides itself on having the deepest waters in Japan, reaching 423.4 m at its deepest point. The color of this mystical lake’s surface, which sometimes looks bright blue and other times cobalt blue, changes in intensity and vibrancy on any given day. The Plaza Hotel Sanrokus is located in the Lake Tazawa Highlands Hot Springs, which has sweeping views of this stunning scenery. You can relax while breathing in the crisp highland air, and leisurely soaking in the natural hot springs situated halfway up a 700 m high mountain. 

There are many sightseeing spots nearby, where you can truly enjoy the great outdoors. The Lake Tazawa Highlands Hot Springs is the gateway to mountain climbing in Mount Akita-Komagatake. We recommend trekking in Mount Akita-Komagatake, which blooms with alpine flora from spring to fall. From families with small children to the elderly, many people from across Japan visit Mount Akita-Komagatake to comfortably and easily enjoy mountain climbing that suits their fitness level. If you enjoy snow sports in the winter, then head to the grand Tazawako Ski Resort, with a total of 13 courses for beginners to advanced skiers. Among them is a long course, with panoramic views of Lake Tazawa from a height of 1,200 m. There’s also a Little Ones’ Corner and Kids’ Room, so families with small children can fully enjoy snow sports with the reassurance that their children are being well looked after. 

For guests who would like to relax in hot healing waters, we suggest a short trip to soak in some of the nearby hot springs. Nyuto Hot Springs has seven baths that have retained the atmosphere of olden-style hot spring health resorts; it truly is a secluded and special spot worth visiting. You can also enjoy finding the right healing waters for you, as each hot spring has its own source of water with various qualities. Also nearby Lake Tazawa is the Mizusawa Hot Springs Village, where the smell of sulfur from the hot springs fills the surrounding area. These therapeutic hot springs are also very popular for their highly effective healing waters. Both hot springs are about a 10-minute drive from the hotel, making it a very convenient base to access them. We sincerely hope you will stay at the Plaza Hotel Sanrokus, while you explore the various ways to enjoy the Lake Tazawa Highlands.