Akiyama Onsen – A Tranquil Hot Spring Retreat for Wellness and Rejuvenation

1. What Is Akiyama Onsen?

Located in Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Akiyama Onsen is a tranquil hot spring retreat surrounded by forested mountains.
Within easy reach of Tokyo, it offers an escape into peace, nature, and traditional Japanese hot spring culture.

Akiyama Onsen combines Japanese hot spring culture and the tradition of hot spring therapy with German-style thermal therapy and Aufguss sauna techniques, creating a space for relaxation, health, recovery, and refreshing the mind and body.

Blending natural surroundings with traditional and modern approaches to wellness, Akiyama Onsen offers a refreshing escape for travelers seeking relaxation and a deeper connection with Japan’s hot spring culture.

2. Highlights of Akiyama Onsen

① Alkaline Hot Spring – A Gentle Natural Bath

Akiyama’s 36°C simple alkaline spring has cleansing properties similar to soap, helping to gently cleanse the skin.
After bathing, moisturizing is recommended to protect the skin from dryness.

The facility also features a natural-flow hot spring bath that uses the spring water as it emerges from the source, without heating or adding water.

② A Quiet and Relaxing Atmosphere

Surrounded by forest, Akiyama Onsen provides a peaceful setting away from the noise of city life.
Guests can enjoy spacious relaxation areas and take time to unwind in a natural environment.

③ Thermal Pools Using Natural Spring Water

All pools at Akiyama Onsen use natural hot spring water, including a 25-meter lap pool, children's zone, warm-up pool, and outdoor pool.
Kept in the low 30°C range, the pools can be enjoyed comfortably throughout the year, with the indoor pool making them suitable regardless of the weather or season.

④ On-site Japanese Restaurant

The restaurant offers traditional Japanese dishes, weekly changing menus, drinks, and snacks.
It provides a relaxing place to enjoy a meal and complement your visit to the hot springs and pools.

⑤ Wellness Therapies and Relaxation Areas

Beyond the hot spring baths, Akiyama Onsen offers a range of wellness facilities, including therapeutic pools, massage services, and a specialty treatment center called coniwa.

Here, you’ll find a unique combination of osteopathy and chiropractic techniques, focusing on the balance of the bones, muscles (fascia), and internal organs. Facial esthetic treatments are also available.

3. Free Shuttle Bus Information

A free shuttle bus runs from Uenohara Station to Akiyama Onsen every Tuesday through Saturday.
(No service on Sundays and Mondays.) The ride takes about 15 minutes, making it convenient to reach the facility even without a car.

4. Conclusion

Akiyama Onsen is a modern hot spring wellness facility where natural surroundings, traditional Japanese hot spring culture, and health-oriented facilities come together.

Whether you seek relaxation, wellness treatments, or simply a refreshing break from everyday life, this tranquil hot spring retreat offers a unique way to experience the healing tradition of Japanese hot springs.

Please check the official website for the latest information on shuttle bus schedules and Aufguss service days, as they may be subject to change.
https://www.akiyamaonsen.com/