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Osawa Onsen, a 200-year-old hot spring resort with a self-catering section! [Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture]

In Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, there is a hot spring with the unusual name of "Jicuribu." This is a hot spring resort in Osawa Onsen. As the name "Jicuribu" suggests, guests in the past would cook their own meals and stay for long periods of time. Guests were generally allowed to bring whatever they wanted, including futons and yukatas

Osawa Onsen is home to the modern inn "Sansuikan" and the wooden "Kikusuikan." The oldest hot spring is the "Self-Cooking Section" of the hot spring resort

This time, I will introduce the cooking section

Let's head to the Osawa Onsen hot spring resort's "Self-Cooking Section"

The wooden building exudes a sense of history. It was built over 200 years ago. The hot spring water flows directly from the source, so day trips are also possible. What stands out as you enter the entrance are the smiling masks of an old man and an old woman attached to the lintel of the entrance

The self-catering area has an interesting structure, with multiple two-story buildings connected together. The building is larger and more complex than you might first expect, with corridors stretching out like a maze. There are a total of 57 rooms, ranging from large to small

Soak in a hot spring for beautiful skin

The room doors do not have locks, so you will need to leave your valuables at the front desk before going to the hot springs. The front desk is open until 8:30 p.m., so the hot springs will also be open until that time

There are two hot springs in the self-catering area: the indoor bath "Yakushi no Yu" and the open-air bath "Kawabe no Yu." The open-air baths are divided into a large mixed bath and a smaller women-only bath

The men's bath is located at the bottom of the spiral staircase. Looking at the hot spring analysis chart posted, you can see that it is a hypotonic alkaline hot spring. The source temperature is high at 51°C. It is alkaline with a pH of 9. It contains a lot of sodium and sulfate ions. This hot spring is recommended for women as it is expected to have skin-beautifying effects

There are two bathtubs in the bathroom. Both are tiled. The bathtub on the left has a shallow section. It is designed so that you can lie down in the bath. The ceiling in the bathroom is quite high. You can see the spiral staircase you came down through the glass

The hot spring water gushes out from the wall of the bath. The water has no odor and feels slimy when you soak in it. It feels moisturizing and has a beauty effect

Summary of the self-catering club

This time, we introduced the self-catering club at Osawa Onsen, which has a history of over 200 years. There is a self-catering area within the facility where you can actually cook your own meals. There is also a restaurant called "Yahagi" where you can eat. It is open until 9:30 pm

The self-catering area, where you can feel the history of Osawa Onsen, has an atmosphere, smell, and melancholy that can only be found here. If you are sightseeing in Hanamaki, be sure to visit

Hot Spring Resort "Self-Cooking Section" <Information>

  • Name: Hot Spring Resort "Self-Cooking Club"
  • Address: 181 Yuguchi Osawa, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0198-25-2315
  • Official URL: http://www.oosawaonsen.com/touji/

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