An Outdoor Hot Spring of Eternal Youth with Sunset Ocean Views

The coastal hotel commands views of the Japan Sea. (Courtesy of the Koganezaki Furōfushi Onsen)

A JR Resort Shirakami Express tourist train traveling along the coastline between Fukaura and Hiroto Stations. (Courtesy of JR East Akita Branch Office)

The Shin-kan bath offers glorious views of the Sea of Japan. Facilities include an outdoor bath and sauna. (Courtesy of the Koganezaki Furōfushi Onsen)

Furōfushi Onsen’s outdoor mixed bath. It is off-limits in winter if the waves are too big. (Courtesy of the Aomori Prefectural Tourism Federation)

A space to relax after bathing, with massage chairs, hot tea, and chilled water. (Courtesy of the Koganezaki Furōfushi Onsen)

The bath waters gleam in the golden sunset. (Courtesy of the Koganezaki Furōfushi Onsen)

The relaxing sound of waves can be heard from the rooms. The subdued, tastefully appointed Japanese-style guest rooms are ideal for unwinding after travel. (Courtesy of the Koganezaki Furōfushi Onsen)

The sumptuous dinners at the hotel include seasonal delicacies. (Courtesy of the Koganezaki Furōfushi Onsen)

The spacious hotel lobby. A Tsugaru-jamisen (a style of shamisen music native to Aomori) performance is held here every Saturday. (Courtesy of the Koganezaki Furōfushi Onsen)

A viewing deck allows up-close views of Aoike. (Courtesy of the Fukaura Town Tourism Division)