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Newly opened on September 2, 2025: an all-suite property with private open-air baths in every room, featuring free-flowing natural hot spring water.
A small Resort Hotel in the style of a private villa, steeped in 600 years of history and the legacy of the Ichijō aristocratic family of Kyoto. In a private dining room with an open terrace overlooking forest and stream, savor Sanriku’s bounty from sea and mountains with all five senses. Soak in the hot spring source, rich with natural mineral deposits just as it was 600 years ago, then step beyond the 100-year-old “Ichijō Branch Door,” once standing near Shiroishi Station, into a hush like a sacred boundary—an unhurried moment to reflect on yourself.
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- Room with Open-Air Bath
- Spa facility
- Accessibility
| IN | 15:00～18:00 |
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| OUT | 11:00 |
| Number of rooms | 11 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Permitted |
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- 72㎡
- Capacity 1~2 people
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Introduction of the Accommodation
Unchanging comfort, always there.
The Ichijo Forest and the Yukawa River have gently welcomed guests in an unchanged landscape for 500 years, since our ancestors—court nobles from Kyoto—arrived here during the Muromachi period. Listen closely and you’ll hear the murmuring of the Yukawa, the wind moving through the trees, and the melodies of birds and insects—creating a mysterious place that feels nostalgic even on your first visit.
A Luxury of Feeling Nature with Your Whole Body
A river called the Yukawa flows alongside the Hotel, and its steady current brings a constant sense of energy. “Yu” also means to purify; take a deep breath while feeling the Yukawa’s presence nearby, and you may feel both mind and body gently cleansed. To help you fully experience the vitality of this land, every Room and private dining space features a river-view terrace.
Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation
- The room
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Facilities & Services
- Meal
Basic Information
| Taxes | The Hot Spring Tax is included in the Plan price. From January 13, 2026, the Accommodation Tax is also included in the Plan price. |
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| Card information | VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | You can choose between Japanese or Western cuisine. |
| Your child | You can stay. An admission fee of JPY 5,500 is charged for guests aged 4 and over. |
| Room service | Available for use Until 10:30 PM |
| Common amenities |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Esthetic Massage | Available Relaxation Services
Hours (16:00–22:00; other times may be available upon request). Hours vary depending on Reservation availability, so please contact us in advance. |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Private bath |
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| Room with Open-Air Bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Sodium Chloride and Sulfate Onsen (Hypotonic, Neutral, High-Temperature) Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, neuralgia, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, sensitivity to cold, peripheral circulatory disorders, reduced gastrointestinal function, mild hypertension, diabetes mellitus, mild hypercholesterolemia, mild asthma or emphysema, hemorrhoid pain, autonomic nervous system imbalance (dysautonomia), depressive state, dry skin condition. ※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi" |
| Sauna | None |
| Hot stone spa | None |
| Others | You may use the restaurant and bar while wearing in-house loungewear or a yukata. |
| About Hygiene Measures | [Notice] All guest rooms are non-smoking. If you smoke, please use the designated smoking area within the property. |
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Access Information
Miyagi Prefecture1-1-1 Kamasaki Ichiban, Kuramoto, Fukuoka, Shiroishi City
TEL：+81-224-26-6722
[By Car] 15 minutes from Shiroishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway.
From Tokyo: Urawa IC (4 hours on the Tohoku Expressway) → Shiroishi IC (15 min)
From Sendai: Sendai IC (25 min on the Tohoku Expressway) → Shiroishi IC (15 min)
From Yamagata: Yamagata-Zao IC (50 min via the Yamagata Expressway) → Shiroishi IC (15 min)
Yamagata (50 min via Route 13); Takahata Town (1 hr 30 min via Route 113)
From Fukushima: Fukushima-Iizaka IC (30 min on the Tohoku Expressway) → Shiroishi IC (15 min)
[By Train]
The nearest stations are Shiroishi Station (Tohoku Main Line) or Shiroishi-Zao Station (Shinkansen).
From Tokyo: Tokyo (2 hours by Tohoku Shinkansen) → Shiroishi-Zao Station; then 15 minutes
From Sendai: Sendai (16 min by Tohoku Shinkansen) → Shiroishi-Zao Station; then 15 minutes
From Fukushima: Fukushima (16 min by Tohoku Shinkansen) → Shiroishi-Zao Station; then 15 minutes
- Parking Information
- Fee
- Free for guests
- Parking time
- From the check-in date to the check-out date
- Parking space
- No restrictions
- Number of parking spaces
- 11 cars available outdoor
- Valet service
- Unavailable
- Pickup and drop-off information
- Available (Free)*Pick-up: Tohoku Shinkansen Shiroishi-Zao Station 14:15 / JR Tohoku Main Line Shiroishi Station 14:30
*Drop-off: The next day, departing THE YUKAWA at 9:50 or 10:50
*Pick-up is by reservation (shared ride) and must be booked by the day before. Please inform us of your preferred drop-off time upon arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the qualities and benefits of the hot spring water?
The spring quality and efficacy of the hot spring are as follows. ・Spring quality: Sodium Chloride and Sulfate Onsen (Hypotonic, Neutral, High-Temperature) ・Spring efficacy: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, neuralgia, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, sensitivity to cold, peripheral circulatory disorders, reduced gastrointestinal function, mild hypertension, diabetes mellitus, mild hypercholesterolemia, mild asthma or emphysema, hemorrhoid pain, autonomic nervous system imbalance (dysautonomia), depressive state, dry skin condition.
What kind of facilities and features are available?
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Rooms with open-air baths available・Free-flowing hot spring・Private bath・Spa facility・Free shuttle service・Room service・Barrier-free
I would like to know the access information.
[By Car] 15 minutes from Shiroishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway. From Tokyo: Urawa IC (4 hours on the Tohoku Expressway) → Shiroishi IC (15 min) From Sendai: Sendai IC (25 min on the Tohoku Expressway) → Shiroishi IC (15 min) From Yamagata: Yamagata-Zao IC (50 min via the Yamagata Expressway) → Shiroishi IC (15 min) Yamagata (50 min via Route 13); Takahata Town (1 hr 30 min via Route 113) From Fukushima: Fukushima-Iizaka IC (30 min on the Tohoku Expressway) → Shiroishi IC (15 min) [By Train] The nearest stations are Shiroishi Station (Tohoku Main Line) or Shiroishi-Zao Station (Shinkansen). From Tokyo: Tokyo (2 hours by Tohoku Shinkansen) → Shiroishi-Zao Station; then 15 minutes From Sendai: Sendai (16 min by Tohoku Shinkansen) → Shiroishi-Zao Station; then 15 minutes From Fukushima: Fukushima (16 min by Tohoku Shinkansen) → Shiroishi-Zao Station; then 15 minutes
Is parking available?
・Fee： Free for guests ・Parking Hours： From the check-in date to the check-out date ・Parking space： Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces： 11 cars ・Valet Service： Unavailable
Please provide information about Private bath.
・Business Hours: 06:00～23:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: Available ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring
Is an internet connection available?
Connection is possible. ・Wi-Fi is available. For more details, please refer to the room and plan information.
Do you have esthetic massages?
Yes, there is. Relaxation Services Hours (16:00–22:00; other times may be available upon request). Hours vary depending on Reservation availability, so please contact us in advance.
What kind of hygiene management is being conducted?
[Notice] All guest rooms are non-smoking. If you smoke, please use the designated smoking area within the property.
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