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

Iwate Prefecture has many hot spring resorts that are famous throughout the country. When traveling in Iwate Prefecture, where the cold season is long, you'll want to warm up your body by soaking in a hot spring.
This time, we'll introduce some recommended hot spring resorts and popular hot spring inns in Iwate Prefecture.

Hanamaki Hot Springs

Located about an hour's drive from Morioka City, the prefectural capital, Hanamaki Onsenkyo is a hot spring resort that, as its name suggests, is impressive for its seasonal flowers and beautiful greenery.
It began in 1922 when water was drawn from other hot springs, but now it has its own source, allowing you to soak in fresh water.
It is also the hometown of Miyazawa Kenji, the Japanese author known for his novels "Amenimomakezu" and "Night on the Galactic Railroad." The Iwate Hanamaki Rose Garden, which is located in the area and was designed by Miyazawa himself, is a popular tourist spot.

Popular inn "Hanamaki Onsen Kashoen"


Kashoen, a representative inn in Hanamaki Onsen, is a purely Japanese-style inn built in the new sukiya style, and bonfires are lit at night, creating a very atmospheric atmosphere
The large public bath uses fresh water from their own hot spring, which has a viscous texture and is said to have skin-beautifying properties. You can bathe in the open-air cypress bath while feeling the natural surroundings
There are not only Japanese-style rooms but also Western-style rooms, so you can choose according to your preference

INFORMATION

name Hanamaki Onsen Kashoen
address 1-252-2 Yumoto, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, 025-0304
telephone number 0198-37-2170
URL http://www.hanamakionsen.co.jp/kashoen/
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Tsunagi Onsen


Among the hot springs in the Tohoku region, Tsunagi Onsen in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, boasts an especially long history. There are records of Minamoto no Yoshiie bathing here in the 11th century, making it a hot spring that history buffs will want to visit
The spring water is a simple sulfur spring and is expected to be effective for skin diseases and gynecological disorders. There is also a morning market in the hot spring town, so getting up early and visiting the market will make your trip even more enjoyable

Popular inn "Tsunagi Onsen Yumori Hotel Taikan"


The large public bath at Tsunagi Onsen Yumori Hotel Taikan is 100% sourced from the hot spring, allowing you to relax while enjoying the brown mineral deposits floating in the bathtub
The inn is divided into Shusuikan, Suimeikan, Lake Tower Main Building, and East Building, and one of the attractions is that you can choose your accommodation based on 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 only with your loved ones

INFORMATION

name Yumori Hotel Taikan
address 37-1 Tsunagiyunotate, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, 020-0055
telephone number 019-689-2121
URL http://www.hotel-taikan.com/
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Oshuku Onsen


The name Oshuku Onsen comes from the legend that a Japanese bush warbler was healing its wounds along the river
Boasting a history of over 450 years, Oshuku Onsen has a larger number of inns than other hot spring resorts in Iwate Prefecture, so you may have trouble deciding where to stay
There is also a swimming facility called "Kenji World" and a public bath, making it the perfect hot spring resort for those looking to bathe in hot springs. "Uguisu no Yu no Sato Park," which opened in 2009, is still relatively new, so why not check it out?

Popular inn "Mori no Kaze Oshuku"


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 public bath you can see a garden filled with flowers blooming with the seasons
The large public bath with an open-air bath is divided into two types: a Japanese-style bath and a Western-style bath, and you can relax in each while looking out at the majestic Ou Mountains and Mt. Iwate. For dinner, you can enjoy Tohoku's famous seafood and mountain produce to your heart's content in a restaurant with a Japanese-style hearth

INFORMATION

name Forest Wind Oshuku
address 10-64-1 Ushuku, Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture, 020-0574
telephone number 019-695-3333
URL http://www.morinokaze.com/
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Iwate Prefecture has many popular and long-standing hot springs where you can enjoy a soak. If you're going to Iwate Prefecture, why not choose a hot spring inn? You'll be able to soothe your travel fatigue

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