Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
This site is an online media that delivers all sorts of trivia about the six Tohoku prefectures, from sightseeing and gourmet spots to local customs, history, and more
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • Home
  • What day is it today? Tohoku edition
  • Tohoku gourmet
    • Local cuisine
    • Recipe
    • meal
    • ingredients
    • Alcohol
    • drink
  • Tourist destinations in Tohoku
    • scenic spots
    • power spot
    • facility
    • hot spring
    • Historic Site
    • Experience
    • traffic
  • Things from Tohoku
    • souvenir
    • Traditional crafts
    • food
    • Tohoku Brand
    • seasoning
  • Tohoku Events
    • swimming in the sea
    • Festival
    • Limited-time event
    • firework
    • Cherry blossom viewing
    • autumn leaves
  • Tohoku Mystery
    • history
    • Traditions and customs
    • traditional events
    • folk performing arts
    • folk beliefs
    • urban legend
    • great man
  • Japanese

hot spring

  • HOME
  • Home
  • Tourist destinations in Tohoku
  • hot spring
hot spring

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 "Jicaribu." This is a hot spring resort in Osawa Onsen. As the name suggests, guests in the past would cook their own meals and stay for long periods of time.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.05.22

hot spring

[Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture] "Sakonoyu" is a public bath that tourists can easily enter!.

Iwaki Yumoto Onsen is an ancient hot spring that attracts 350,000 tourists annually. Its origins date back to the Nara period. It was once called Sanbako no Onsen. At that time, it was a popular hot spring along with Dogo Onsen and Arima Onsen.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.05.20

Jigokudani Promenade

[Fukiage, Miyagi Prefecture] Onikobe Onsenkyo is a hidden gem! 15m geyser and waterfalls...

It is often said that Miyagi does not have many tourist destinations. However, in reality, there are many lesser-known but attractive places that are just as good as the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2018.04.11

Kokeshi dolls from Sakunami Onsen

Whisky in a natural hot spring! The hidden charm of Sendai's inner sanctum, Sakunami Onsen! [...

Sakunami Onsen is located about 40 minutes from downtown Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Sakunami Onsen is not only a hot spring, but also boasts beautiful nature and Japan's leading whiskey...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.03.21

Tsuruga Castle (Aizuwakamatsu)

[Fukushima Prefecture] A wide variety of unique accommodations! Hot spring inns you'll want to stay at when visiting Aizu

Fukushima Prefecture is home to a variety of hot springs, many of which are unique lodgings that take advantage of the terrain and spring quality. While luxurious inns and luxury hotels are a dream, choosing an interesting lodging is sure to make it an unforgettable experience.

HarumakiHarumaki2018.03.18

[Iwate] Stay at the inn of your dreams! Check out the inns in Hanamaki Onsen, Iwate

A lone inn is a place that is the only one in a hot spring resort. Hot spring towns lined with inns are attractive, but you can also feel the deep atmosphere of a lone inn tucked away in a quiet location.

HarumakiHarumaki2017.12.23

[Fukushima] Visit Iitate Village, a Beautiful Japanese Village! The roadside station "Madaikan" has also opened!

Iitate Village, located on the eastern side of the Abukuma Highlands, which separates the Hamadori and Nakadori regions of Fukushima Prefecture, is a beautiful village surrounded by abundant nature. Its name comes from the fact that the entire village was evacuated following the nuclear accident caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake...

HazukiHazuki2017.11.30

A must-see for hot spring lovers! Try hot spring hopping at the eight hidden hot springs of Yonezawa in Yamagata Prefecture!

The Yonezawa Eight Hot Springs are eight hot springs located on the outskirts of Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. Located at an altitude of approximately 1,000 to 1,250 meters, they offer hot springs nestled in the middle of nature and open-air baths with spectacular views.

HarumakiHarumaki2017.10.21

Image of hot spring

[Aomori] Enjoy a higher level of Aomori Prefecture with a stay at the coveted Hoshino Resorts!

There are three Hoshino Resorts hotels in Aomori Prefecture! If you choose a slightly higher-ranking hotel when traveling, you'll be able to create even better memories. There are also many hotels and...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.07.19

Lots of unique hot springs! Hot spring inns you'll want to visit on your trip to Yamagata Prefecture

Yamagata Prefecture, facing the Sea of ​​Japan, is home to numerous famous hot springs. Some overlook the sea, while others are located deep in the mountains. You can enjoy bathing in these hot springs while immersing yourself in nature. This time, we'll introduce some of our most recommended...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.07.08

  • 
  • 1
  • …
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 
24h Ranking
Recommended Articles
  • Shinkansen platform at Akita Station
    [JR East Pass Journey: Day 2, Part 1] We're already back in Iwate. Our goal is to visit the historical...
  • Railway 150th Anniversary JR East Pass
    [JR East Pass Travel: Explanation - Preparation] Off we go! Celebrating 150 years since the opening of the railway!
  • [The Spread of Christianity in Tohoku: Part 1] Northern Miyagi Prefecture, the Home of Hidden Christians...
  • Takakura Shrine (Ouchijuku)
    Takakura Shrine, a hidden power spot in Ouchijuku (Fukushima Prefecture)
  • Neither an express train nor an electric railway!? Bandai Express Electric Railway [Fukushima Prefecture]
  • Aizu Higan Lion (Tenning Lion)
    Aizu Higan Shishi | A folk performance from the Aizu region, danced during the spring equinox [Fukushima Prefecture]
Today we are preparing
Search articles by keyword
Pickup
  • Mochi Honzen 01
    [Part 1] What is Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi's "Mochi Honzen"? | Honzen cuisine made entirely from mochi
  • Natto dish image
    Tohoku's natto culture is amazing! Introducing unique natto dishes from six Tohoku prefectures [A must-have for natto lovers].
  • What is the ultra-local dish of Tsugaru, "Nikujiru"? We tried making a mysterious dish that's different from pork soup!
  • Chewy? Crunchy? What is the Japanese sweet "Unpei"? A traditional taste rooted in the region [Aomori...
  • Inaniwa udon
    [Akita] Yokote & Yuzawa Area: Full of Food and Sightseeing Attractions!
  • Craft beer
    [Yamagata Prefecture Craft Beer] 7 Local Beers from the Fruit Kingdom! Cherry and Apple...
  • Yamagata-style potato stew
    Come to Japan's No. 1 Imoni Festival in Yamagata City! [Yamagata Prefecture]
  • [Fukushima Prefecture] How about a souvenir? Fukushima-style peach-flavored sweets and juice...
  • The Narrow Road to the Deep North 3
    [Series: Following the Narrow Road to the Deep North ③] Basho and Sora leave Sendai and travel to Matsushima by boat from Shiogama
  • [Mount Chokai-Tobishima Geopark: Yuza and Sakata] The Shonai Plain is blessed with the bounty of Mount Chokai
  • Aizu Senbero
    Aizuwakamatsu City, a city of nature and history, is home to a cutting-edge senbero bar! [Fukushima Prefecture]
  • The legendary pyramid that lies dormant in Kazuno City is called Kuromanta! [Akita Prefecture]
  • The 62nd Namahage Sedo Festival
    Excited to see Namahage for the first time! Report from the 62nd Namahage Sedo Festival [Oga City, Akita Prefecture]
  • deer dance
    Date and Nanbu folk performing art "Shishiodori" | Sasara Hall closure project on-site report [Iwate Prefecture]
A beautiful garden can be seen from the tatami room of "Torikata Kaikan (former Torikata House)" ©Odate City
Historic buildings in Odate City that escaped the ravages of the Boshin War [Akita Prefecture]
[Aomori Prefecture] 8 Famous Springs in Aomori Prefecture! A treasure trove of refreshing spring water nurtured by the blue forests!
Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture: The Nasu Volcanic Zone is home to an abundance of hot springs.
What was the "Oni Shigai Village" that actually existed during the Meiji period? Discovering the legend and true identity of the demon [Iwa...
[Series 1: The Battle of Zenkunen and the Battle of Gosannen] Why did the Oshu War at the end of the Heian period...
Fire Prevention Tiger Dance
Fire Prevention Tiger Dance: A traditional performing art that expresses the wish to protect the town from strong winds and fires...
Reimei-sui water at Wakakusa Inari Shrine
The legendary silent film "Reimei no Sato" - a lost land film made in 1925...
The "Nambu Magariya" was a unique residence of the Nanbu clan, which was well aware of the importance of horses.
[The Spread of Christianity in Tohoku: Part 2] Miyagi, the Home of Hidden Christians...
Yamagata Castle's Honmaru Ichimonjimon Gate
Yamagata Castle, also known as the Mist Castle, is so vast that the main citadel is obscured by mist! [Yamagata Prefecture]
Introducing 4 Must-See Traditional Festivals in Nihonmatsu City (Fukushima Prefecture)
Tsugaru dialect
Does Tsugaru Dialect Have a Lot of Onomatopoeia? Introducing Commonly Used Onomatopoeia [Aomori Prefecture]
[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] Fukushima Municipal House Garden, a cultural asset of Fukushima Prefecture that should be preserved for future generations
Amesagi Castle, a theme park showcasing the history of the former Kameda domain ©Tabi Tohoku
Historical heritage of Yurihonjo City, where three feudal domains divided the territory during the Edo period (Akita Prefecture)
[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Restoration of damaged Date Masamune equestrian statue is scheduled to be completed in late March
Search by keyword
Search articles by prefecture
  • Aomori Prefecture
  • Iwate Prefecture
  • Akita Prefecture
  • Miyagi Prefecture
  • Yamagata Prefecture
  • Fukushima Prefecture
Recommended Categories
  • Festival
  • Traditional crafts
  • power spot
  • urban legend
  • Alcohol
  • B-grade gourmet food
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • About this site
  • Operating company
  • Privacy Policy
  • inquiry
  • Japanese

Copyright © 2026 Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT. All Rights Reserved.