Ainono Onsen Tsurugaikesou is a hot-spring hotel that lies in the nature-abundant area of Tsurugaike in Yokote city, Akita prefecture.  As a hot-spring hotel, it's main business is lodging, but even if you can't stay the night you'll still be able to enjoy the open-air bath, large public bath, waterfall bath, full-fledged sauna, and other areas during a day trip.  The hotel offers a daytime plan that includes entrance to the baths, meals, and a private room to rest in.  We recommend this daytime plan for anyone who wants to enjoy not just the baths, but also a leisurely day of food and relaxation.