Yagen Onsen Kappa No Yu

Kappa No Yu is an open-air public onsen located in Aomori’s famous Yagen Onsen area. On paper this little wonder is everything that someone could look for, unfortunately, the shortsightedness of the local government turned this little paradise into a sad abandoned place suffering from the harsh weather of Aomori. Because of some unfortunate choices, the Onsen is now featuring a semi-covered wooden roof and pillars that are suffering from the elements and cut most of the Onsen bathing area in half. While I will strongly suggest anyone visiting the area to give Kappa No Yu a try, I would also urge them to talk to the local administration to give back this little onsen its past beauty.