	The land of hot springs... 　Akita has numerous hot springs. 　They are in the oceans, mountains, 　 valleys, and even in apple groves. 　If you go to the hot springs, your body 　 and mind will be rejuvenated. 　In this place- the land of hot springs, 　 it snows a lot. 　Afterwards, the white land becomes 　 green with spring and then red leaves will. fall down... 　In the land of hot springs... 　the lights are twinkling.
■Hachimantai Hot Springs 　In 1971, mainly people in Matsuo village tapped this hot spring about 6 km away from Matsukawa power station. Here, you can forget time and completely enjoy this highland resort.		■Oga Hot Springs 　These hot springs are located in the northern area of Oga peninsula. They are close to Nyudo-zaki, Hachibotai and Oga aquarium. The pure carbonic salt water of these hot springs helps to relieve stress.
■Tamagawa Hot Spring 　This hot spring gushes from Chichibu stratum, 1700 m below the surface. Soaking in the hot springs are good for neuralgia, muscle pains, arthralgia, paralysis, arthritis, bruises, sprains, chronic dyspepsia, poor circulation, fatigue and improves general health.		■Mizusawa Hot Springs 　These hot springs are located under the Akita Komagatake mountain, which has Tazawako at its base. There are many small hotels here where you can enjoy the calm atmosphere.
■Tazawako Kogen Hot Springs 　You can see Tazawako and Komagatake from here where many young people enjoy skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer.	Tazawako Oga-hanto Hachimantai	■Oyu Hot Springs 　This hot spring is located in Kazuno city in the southern part of Towadako. All year round, outdoor activities are available to help relieve fatigue.

■Nyutou Hot Springs 　This hot spring is located in Towada Hachimantai National park. There are 7 hot springs located here accessible all year round.		■ Doroyu Hot Springs 　There are 3 hot spring hotels here called Kawa-no-yu, Yama-no-yu and Taki-no-yu. Therein you may warm up both your body and soul.
■Aki-no-Miya Hot Springs 　These hot springs are located in the mountain border of Akita, Yamagata, Miyagi. Soaking in the hot springs are good for neuralgia, muscle pains, rheumatism, incised wound, burn, chronic skin disease, dyspepsia, and so on.		■Oyasukyo Hot Springs 　This new type of hot spring town provides access to indoor swimming pools and ski areas. The waters here are especially good for skin problems, women's problems and general improvement in health.

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