[Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture] Benefit from Apple Kannon! What is Tsugaru's inn "Minamida Onsen Hotel Apple Land"?

I stayed at Minamida Onsen Hotel Appleland at the end of last year.
At Minamida Onsen Hotel Apple Land, we had a blissful time enjoying the hot springs and meals.
In this article, we will introduce Minamida Onsen Hotel Apple Land.

Minamida Onsen Hotel Appleland is an apple-themed hotel.

Minamida Onsen Hotel Appleland is a hot spring hotel located in Hirakawa City on the south side of the Tsugaru Plain in southern Aomori Prefecture.
In 1971, Jinpachi Kasai, then president of the existing apple wholesaler Marujin Sun Apple Co., Ltd., discovered a hot spring because he wanted to warm his employees' bodies that had gotten cold from work. is the beginning.
In 1972, the health center ``Appleland'' was established with the aim of promoting employee welfare and regional development, and in 1984 it evolved into the current hotel with a convention hall.

Since the hotel's founder is the president of an apple wholesale business, the theme is "apples," and you can feel apples throughout the hotel.

Apple Big Kannon at Minamida Onsen Hotel Appleland

As you approach Hotel Appleland, you will see a large Kannon statue.
A Kannon statue called ``Ringo Daikannon'' stands tall on the roof of the hotel, holding an apple high in his left hand.
If you are visiting for the first time, why is there a Kannon statue in the hotel? You may be wondering.

The reason behind the construction of the Great Apple Kannon was a sad incident in which a son-in-law died in a traffic accident while transporting apples.
It is said that this hot spring facility was built to pray for traffic safety and a good harvest of apples, as the hot springs started gushing out immediately after the founder was mourning the accident.

Inside the pedestal of the Big Apple Kannon statue is the Koyasu Kannon, which is the guardian deity for each of the zodiac signs, and is said to have the power to grant a variety of wishes, making it a hidden power spot. (Free admission)

Apple orchard on the grounds of Minamida Onsen Hotel Appleland

Minamida Onsen Hotel Apple Land is surrounded by rice fields and apple orchards.
There is an apple orchard owned by Appleland on the premises. If you visit during the harvest season, you can try your hand at picking apples.

There is an apple faucet in the lobby lounge!

A large apple object in the lounge beside the lobby of Minamida Onsen Apple Land?
When I thought about it, there was a faucet, and when I turned on the faucet, apple juice came out! This apple juice is 100% additive-free apple juice that does not contain any additives such as antioxidants.
It's very sweet and delicious.
The experience of drinking juice from the tap is fun not only for children but also for adults.

Apples from the refrigerator in your room!

There are apples in the refrigerator in your room that you can eat freely.
The apples in the welcome fruit are said to be Jinpachi apples from Marujin Sun Apple, a group company, and I was surprised at how delicious they were.
``Jinpachi apples'' are not a variety, but the quality is controlled from the time of cultivation, and only the highest quality apples are selected and shipped as ``Jinpachi apples.''
This is an apple that even people from outside the prefecture should try.

INFORMATION

• Name: Marujin Sun Apple Co., Ltd.
• Location: 170-6 Inamida, Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture
• UR L : Marujin Sun Apple Official Site
• telephone number:0172−44−2160

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Minamida Onsen Hotel Appleland's famous "Apple bath"

There is an ``apple bath'' in the large public bath ``Hyoka no Yu'' closest to the lobby, where many raw apples are floating.
An ``apple bath'' might get you excited just by looking at it, but apples are said to contain ingredients that are good for your skin, such as moisturizing properties and promoting blood circulation.
In addition, the hot springs at Minamida Onsen Apple Land are slightly alkaline beauty springs and are famous for their beautiful skin.
The quality of the hot spring water is chloride spring (sodium-chloride spring), and in addition to beautifying the skin, the hot springs are effective against rheumatism, neuralgia, joint pain, muscle pain, skin diseases, hemorrhoids, and recovery from fatigue.
The refreshing scent of apples soothed me, and my skin felt moist and smooth after taking a bath.

Hyouka no Yu also has a sauna, cascading bath, and open-air bath. 

*Please note that due to the current coronavirus pandemic, starting from 2019, there will be no apples in the open-air bath or footbath. Let's look forward to the apples filling the bathtub again.

Annex, Neputa no Yu “Manten no Bath”

If you walk down a long hallway from the main building of the hotel, you will find the Manten-no-buro bath, which is open to non-guests as well.
The walls of the bath are decorated with Neputa paintings.
Apple Land's hot springs are fed directly from the source, but Manten-no-buro is the closest to the source and is a hot spring bath where the hot spring ingredients remain concentrated.
The temperature of the hot water is high enough to warm your body.
The hot water strongly embodies the effects of hot springs, and leaves your skin feeling moist and smooth.

 We recommend not only the indoor bath but also the open-air bath.

Private cypress baths “Towada” and “Oirase”

Minamida Onsen Apple Land has two private baths that require reservations.
You can relax with the atmosphere and scent of the cypress bath.
Private baths allow families and couples to enjoy the hot springs without hesitation.
Body soap, shampoo, conditioner, and hair dryer are also available.

We recommend the dinner/half buffet at Minamida Onsen Hotel Appleland.

At Minamida Onsen Apple Land, in addition to the Japanese meal, there is a half buffet plan where you can fully enjoy a variety of Tsugaru local cuisine and dishes that incorporate local products.
There are many menu items that use apples, such as apple tempura and fried apple and scallop sandwiches.
More than 40 dishes are available, including squid mince, senbei soup, bamboo shoot soup, seasoned soup stock, Tsugaru soba, beef steak teppanyaki, beef roast beef, and seasonal seafood grilled.
Beef steak and Hamayaki are served piping hot at the live corner.
There are so many dishes to choose from that you might be confused about what to eat first.
Everything was delicious.
(The half buffet will be available until March 31, 2023, and the full buffet will be available after April 1.)

Breakfast at Minamida Onsen Hotel Appleland

Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet titled "Tsugaru Asa Manma."
Hirakawa Sagari curry, made with Sagari meat from Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture, is rare.
The citizens of Hirakawa absolutely love barbecue, and there is even a ``Hirakawa Sagari Study Group.'' There are many breakfast menus, including both Japanese and Western food, so it's easy to eat too much in the morning.

INFORMATION

• Name: Hirakawa Sagari Study Group
• Location: 200-2 Kowamori Kamimatsuoka, Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture
• URL: Hirakawa Sagari Study Group homepage
• Phone number: 0172-88-6808

“Rock, Paper, Scissors Showdown” at Minamida Onsen Hotel Appleland

If you are staying with children, they can participate in a game called ``Aim for Rock, Paper, Scissors King'' where you play rock, paper, scissors with the staff and collect points.
You start by looking for a staff member in the building, and if you win 10 times at rock, paper, scissors and collect points, you will receive a present.
There are a variety of staff members, including some who lose on purpose and others who are serious about competing, making it a very fun and memorable experience.

summary

Minamida Onsen Hotel Appleland is an inn that is full of apples, as its name suggests.
The food, the baths, and the staff were very nice.
Hotel Appleland is a wonderful hotel that warms both your body and soul, starting with the feeling of caring for its employees.
It is said that the Apple Kannon statue and guardian deity will bring you blessings, so you will want to go there at least once a year.
Shuttle buses are also available from JR Hirosaki Station and Hiraga Station on the local Konan Railway Kuroishi Line.
Why not stay here when traveling to Aomori?

INFORMATION

• Name: Minamida Onsen Hotel Appleland in Tsugaru
• Location: 166-3 Inamida, Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone number: 0172-44-3711
• URL: Tsugaru Minamida Onsen Hotel Appleland
• Reservation reception hours: 9:00-18:00

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