Iwate Prefecture is rich in hot springs! This is the inn you want to visit!

Iwate Prefecture has many hot spring areas that are famous nationwide.
When traveling to Iwate Prefecture, which has a long cold season, you'll want to soak in a hot spring to slowly warm up your body. This time we will introduce recommended hot spring resorts and popular hot spring inns in Iwate Prefecture.

Hanamaki Onsenkyo

Hanamaki Onsenkyo, located about an hour by car from Morioka City, the prefectural capital, is a hot spring resort with impressive seasonal flowers and beautiful greenery, as its name suggests.
It started in 1922 by drawing water from another hot spring, but now it has its own source, so you can soak in fresh water.
It is also the hometown of Japanese author Kenji Miyazawa, known for his works ``Amenimo Makezu'' and ``Night on the Galaxy Railway,'' and the ``Iwate Hanamaki Rose Garden,'' which is located in the area and designed by Kenji Miyazawa himself, is gaining popularity as a tourist spot. .

Popular inn “Hanamaki Onsen Kashoen”

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Kashoen, a representative inn in Hanamaki Onsen, is a pure Japanese-style inn built in the new Sukiya style, with bonfires lit at night, creating a very atmospheric atmosphere.
The hot spring water used in the public bath is fresh from the private source, and is thick and has a beautifying effect on the skin. You can take a bath while feeling nature in the cypress open-air bath.
There are not only Japanese-style rooms but also Western-style rooms, so you can choose according to your preference.

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Tsunagi Onsen

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Among the hot springs in the Tohoku region, Tsunagi Onsen in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture has a particularly long history. There is a record that Minamoto no Yoshiie bathed there in the 11th century, so if you are a history buff, you will want to visit this hot spring.
The spring quality is simple sulfur spring, which is expected to be effective against skin diseases and women's diseases. Morning markets are also held in hot spring towns, so getting up early and visiting the morning markets will make your trip even more enjoyable.

Popular inn “Tsunagi Onsen Yumori Hotel Taikan”

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The large public bath at Tsunagi Onsen Yumori Hotel Taikan is 100% natural hot spring water, so you can relax while enjoying the brown hot water floating in the bathtub.
The inn is divided into ``Shusuikan'', ``Suimeikan'', ``Lake Tower Main Building'', and ``East Building'', and it is also attractive that you can stay according to the view and room type.
If you are concerned about privacy, choose a room with an open-air bath so you can enjoy the bath with only your loved ones.

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Uguishu Onsen

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The name Uguisuku Onsen originates from the legend that a warbler used to heal its wounds along the river.
Uguishu Onsen, which boasts a history of over 450 years, has a large number of inns compared to other hot spring areas in Iwate Prefecture, so it can be difficult to decide where to stay.
There is also a swimming facility called ``Kenji World'' and a public bathing area, making it the perfect hot spring area for touring the hot springs. Uguisu no Yu no Sato Park, which opened in 2009, is still new, so why not take a look around?

Popular inn “Mori no Kaze Uguishu”

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Mori no Kaze Oshuku is one of the top 100 Japanese inns and hotels selected by professionals. The grounds are surrounded by nature, and from the large communal bath you can see the garden where flowers bloom throughout the four seasons.
The large public bath with open-air bath is divided into two types: a Japanese-style bath and a Western-style bath, and you can relax while looking out at the majestic views of the Ou Mountains and Mt. Iwate. For dinner, you can enjoy Tohoku's famous seafood and mountain delicacies to your heart's content at the restaurant, which has a Japanese hearth.

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Iwate Prefecture has many hot springs that are highly popular and have a long history, and you can enjoy bathing there. If you are going to Iwate Prefecture, why not choose a hot spring inn? It will also relieve the fatigue of your trip.