Yatate Pass is at the Prefectural border of Akita and Aomori.
Odate Yatate Heights, the accommodation of the pass surrounded by Akita's beautiful woods is a space for a relax visit.
It is available to use a hot spring with even day trippers or staying. The open-air bath is a handmade by staff so it makes you feel refreshed.

This is a natural hot spring inn offering various fee plans and fulfilling contents. The fountainhead has 52 degrees, you can enjoy luxurious hot water unique system, "Kakenagashi", it is popular that the quality of it can relax both your body and mind.
There are rock baths using six kinds of ores, effective for fatigue recovery and beauty by the effect of far-infrared rays and minerals. Also it has open-air bath and sauna bath so you can relax and spend a good time.
The single, twin, and Japanese style room are available for your needs, and it costs reasonable.

This is a hot spring inn in the Matagi village which is the birthplace of Matagi means the hunter.
You can see seasonal rice scenery and magnificent nature from the open-air bath of the inn. After soaking in the hot springs, please enjoy the local cuisine and "Doburoku" that is crude Japanese sake.
Also next to the inn, there is a Matagi Material Museum, where hunting gear designated as tangible folk cultural property of the country is exhibited. The surrounding area has "Moriyoshizan" which is famous of mountain's flowers and "Yasu-no-Taki", waterfall, selected as the second place of 100 Japanese waterfall selections, so please use the accommodation as a sightseeing base too.

Mt. Moriyoshi is known as one of the best 100 mountains of flowers and as one of the best 3 viewing spots of frost-covered trees. You can easily enjoy the view of pretty alpine plants in summer, colored leaves in autumn and magnificent frost-covered trees from a gondola. There is a shop and a restaurant. Rental services of ski wear and snowboard wear are available in winter that you can enjoy ski and snowboard without carrying the equipment. Please come and enjoy Mt. Moriyoshi.

We provide you peaceful and emotional life cordially. You can find reasons of living and promote your health in the local community. We hope you enjoy communicating with all generations, and feel relax right here at ease.

Yousei-no-Mori Cottage Laulu is located at the foot of Mt. Moriyoshi. We offer you accommodations that meet your requests, including western style cottage and camp site, and provide enjoyable outdoor sports that can be played through spring, summer and autumn. Groups and families can have fun here. We are looking forward to your visit.

Wi-Fi and the public bath are available while staying. We are proud of our facilities and attentive service. All of our staff welcomes you with hospitality.

The JR Takanosu Station is next to the Kitaakita City Tourist Information Center. There is also a travel agency, so please feel free to stop by.

Aniai Station, which has a triangular roof, has restaurants, shops, and tourist information desks, and welcome customers using the Akita Nairiku Line. Please drop by at the station.

Akita Inu Visitor Center is a facility where you can feel the attractions of Akita dogs. There are Akita Dog Museum displays about the origins and features of Akita dogs, Akita Dog Room, and a souvenir shop assorted with Akita Dog themed products. In addition, the view of Odate City can be enjoyed from the 2nd floor terrace.