Akan Tsuruga Bessou HINANOZA  

On the shore of Lake Akan in Akankohan (Akan), Kushiro — a boutique onsen resort minutes from the Akankohan Eco Museum Center, Ainu Kotan and Akanko Ainu Theater Ikoro, with Akan National Park and Lake Akan observatories close by.

This intimate property has 25 individually decorated rooms with private outdoor hot tubs/spa tubs, LCD TVs and DVD players. Rooms come with refrigerators, desks, bathrobes and slippers, and are warmly styled for a cozy, modern onsen stay.

Sink into hot springs and private spa tubs, then revive in the sauna or with a massage. The resort also offers a spa center, bar/lounge, restaurant, library, gift shop and vending machines. Free Wi‑Fi, concierge services and tour assistance make it easy to plan lake and hiking excursions, and winter guests can access nearby skiing areas.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, plus complimentary newspapers, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk. Train-station or airport pick-up and roundtrip shuttle services are available for a surcharge; free valet parking is onsite.

HINA restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, with a complimentary local-cuisine breakfast served daily from 7–9 AM. There’s a bar/lounge for evening drinks and 24-hour room service for relaxed, in-room dining.