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Iwate Prefecture is famous as the hometown of Miyazawa Kenji
Hanamaki City , with its convenient access to Shinkansen Station and expressways, has many tourist spots and hot springs. This time, we will introduce some hot spring inns in Hanamaki that are particularly popular with repeat visitors.
Airinkan is located in the mountains, surrounded by nature, and is a 40-minute ride on the free shuttle bus from Shin-Hanamaki Station, where the Shinkansen also stops.
The baths they are proud of are fed directly from the hot spring source, and 17 different types of baths with unique characteristics10 of which ! You can enjoy the hot springs to your heart's content.
meals: a Japanese-style meal that you can enjoy in your room, or a meal plan that includes a half-buffet in the hotel's proud "Kamado Dining" Both are renowned for their elaborate menus that use seasonal ingredients.
The main dish for dinner is Hakukin Pork, a brand of pork from the local Hanamaki area . The moment you bite into it, the sweetness of the high-quality meat fills your mouth, allowing you to fully enjoy the local flavors of Hanamaki.
In addition, the festival square inside the building hosts different events every day, such as local performing arts and magic shows
It's no wonder that Airinkan has so many repeat customers, as you can see the inn's attention to detail in the food and baths! Be sure to try out the 17 different baths!
Airinkan Inn ＜Information＞
Name: Musubi no Yado Airinkan
Address: 23 Nishi-en, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, 025-0252
Access: 40 minutes by car from JR Shin-Hanamaki Station, 25 minutes by car from Hanamaki Station. *Free shuttle bus available from Shin-Hanamaki Station and Hanamaki Station. (Reservation required)
Hotel Shidohira boasts a large pool and a buffet menu that changes every month . It one of the largest hotels in Hanamaki Onsen, and is especially popular with families.
The meal is a very popular buffet. There is a wide variety of food, and the chefs cook right in front of you in the live kitchen. It's great that you can enjoy fried and grilled foods while they're still warm
Depending on the season, the all-you-can-eat menu may also include a plate full of salmon roe . The buffet menu changes every month, so it's popular and enjoyable no matter how many times you go. It's easy to see why there are so many repeat customers who want to come back again and again!
Shidohira is a large inn in Hanamaki Onsen, and is popular with families, making it extremely popular during summer and winter holidays !
Make sure to make your reservation early if you plan to go!
Yunomori Hotel Shidotaira ＜Information＞
Name: Yunomori Hotel Shidohira
Address: 27-1 Yuguchi Shidohira, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, 025-0244
Access: 15 minutes by car from Hanamaki Minami Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway * 37 minutes by free shuttle bus from Hanamaki Station or Shin-Hanamaki Station
Yusen Shidate is rumored to be a popular choice for those who want to experience a more luxurious experience than any other hot spring in Hanamaki . Above all, all rooms at come with an open-air bath. It's no wonder that it has so many repeat customers.
At Shidate, you can enjoy luxurious kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal ingredients throughout the year. The most popular plan is the "Maezawa Beef Steak Kaiseki Plan ." With just one bite, the moist and tender texture of the meat and the delicious flavor of its high-quality fat will fill your mouth.
There is also an open-air bath and foot bath where you can enjoy the view of the garden, as well as a lounge where you can rest after bathing, so you are sure to spend your time relaxing and elegantly
Yusen Shidate <Information>
Name: Yusen Shidate
Address: 11-2 Yuguchi Shidohira, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, 025-0244
Access: 15 minutes by car from Hanamaki Minami IC on the Tohoku Expressway. *Free shuttle bus available from Shin-Hanamaki Station and Hanamaki Station.
Yukaen is located in Yamanokami Onsen, a popular hot spring resort known as the inner sanctum of Hanamaki Onsen . In 2015, the inn was selected as one of the "Top 100 Hotels and Inns in Japan Selected by Professionals."
As you enter the entrance, you'll be greeted by a lobby that exudes the scent of wood and where the skill of the master carpenters shines through. Yukaen is proud to say that the entire building was constructed using master carpenters and does not use a single nail. The warm atmosphere, enveloped in the warmth of wood, will help you to soothe the fatigue of your travels.
The spring water is highly alkaline with a sulfurous scent, and guests say the thick water leaves their skin smooth and moisturized
The meals are made with locally sourced ingredients, and you can enjoy the luxury of not only mountain produce but also Maezawa beef, Iwate beef, and seafood from the Sanriku region
With its carefully designed building, food, and spring water quality, it's no wonder that it has so many repeat visitors
Yamanokami Onsen Yukaen <Information>
Name: Yamanokami Onsen Yukaen
Address: 53-1 Shimozawa Nakano, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, 025-0253
Located just 4km in a straight line from Hanamaki Interchange, the popular Hotel Momijikan . The hotel is popular for its buffet, where you can enjoy the changing seasons, and its open-air bath.
The buffet in particular is known for its excellent service. You can eat as much as you want of giant crab legs and salmon roe! You can eat your fill of rice topped with meaty crab and plump salmon roe. It has facilities that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from children to the elderly, so it's easy to see why it's so popular
The spacious baths are filled with a sense of openness and feature a simple hot spring with mild water that is gentle on the skin. In autumn, you can enjoy the vibrant autumn leaves from the open-air bath or your room
The Momijikan is especially popular with families, and apparently has many repeat visitors during the summer and winter vacation seasons
Hanamaki Onsen Hotel Koyokan ＜Information＞
Name: Hanamaki Onsen Hotel Koyokan
Address: 1-125 Yumoto, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, 025-0304
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