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Fully enjoy Japan’s deepest naturally flowing open-air rock bath at this historic, Registered Tangible Cultural Property Accommodation.
A keyaki-wood Onsen Ryokan—beloved by Kenji Miyazawa and Torahiko Tamiya—crafted entirely from zelkova, a style that can no longer be recreated today. The historic Namari Onsen, first opened around 600 years ago, offers exceptionally high-quality waters recognized by selections such as “New Japan’s 100 Famous Hot Springs,” “Japan’s 100 Famous Hot Springs,” and “Japan’s Onsen Heritage.” Unusually even among well-known hot spring areas, the property has five source springs, and all four baths on site are luxurious 100% free-flowing natural spring water (kakenagashi). It is also known as “Namari-no-Yu,” featured in Kenji Miyazawa’s masterpiece *The Bears of Nametoko Mountain*, making this a special Accommodation where the story’s world and a historic Onsen come together. In 2025, the main building—of outstanding historical value—was designated a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property, allowing you to fully enjoy the beauty of traditional Japanese architecture as well. In particular, we highly recommend the 100% natural self-springing rock bath “Hakuen-no-Yu,” said to be Japan’s deepest—a superb bath that warms you through to your core.
We stayed here as a family of four.The baths are simply outstanding. There are so many different baths that, unless you plan carefully, you won’t be able to try them all in just one night and two days—and every one of them is enjoyable. Above all, the “Shirozaru-no-Yu,” designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, is exceptionally wonderful!If you love Onsen, I think it’s something you should experience at least once. The age of the building can’t really be helped, but since it’s such a great Accommodation, I feel they could put a bit more effort into cleaning.Even so, the baths were truly exceptional.
トモゾウさん 7/6/2026This was our first stay as a couple. We warmed up in the Onsen and enjoyed the delicious meals. The staff were kind, and the Accommodation Fee was reasonable, so we were very satisfied. We would love to visit again.
結城より 3/29/2026
Facilities and Services
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| IN | 15:00～21:00 |
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| OUT | 10:00 |
| Number of rooms | 32 rooms |
| Your child | Permitted |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Guide dogs are allowed. |
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- Capacity 1~2 people
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- Capacity 1~2 people
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- Capacity 1~2 people
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Introduction of the Accommodation
Shirozaru Hot Spring
At our inn, we offer Onsen water exactly as it springs from the source—without heating, without adding water, and without circulation (free-flowing). Enjoy a “true Onsen” and feel its natural benefits on your skin.
The sauna features a design inspired by silhouettes from Hanamaki’s celebrated fairy-tale author Kenji Miyazawa, including motifs from “The Bears of Nametoko Mountain” and “Kenji.” You can also enjoy self löyly with a sauna stove inspired by the Galaxy Express. Refresh in a 1.25 m deep standing cold bath—matching the average depth of our signature natural spring rock bath, “Hakuen-no-Yu,” known as Japan’s deepest naturally flowing rock bath—and relax outdoors while taking in views of the Toyosawa River and Shiraito Falls.
Kenji Miyazawa, author of novels such as *Night on the Galactic Railroad* and *The Restaurant of Many Orders*, was related to our family and often visited from a young age. In his fairy tale *The Bears of Nametoko Mountain*, he also writes: “It eases stomach pain and heals wounds too—Lead Bath…” There are other Accommodations said to have been loved by Kenji Miyazawa, but ours is the only one that appears in his work. Fujisan Ryokan was also the setting for Torahiko Tamiya’s novel *Gin Shinju (Double Suicide in Silver)*. He stayed for a little over a month in Room No. 20 on the 3rd floor above the entrance and wrote the novel there. (Image: Rasu Chijin Kyokai)
About 600 years ago, it is said that the ancestors of the Fujii family, founders of our inn, discovered this Onsen at the foot of Mt. Takakura when they saw a white monkey emerging from a cave and healing wounds on its hands and feet in a spring bubbling up at the base of a katsura tree. Realizing it was an Onsen source, they built a simple hut around 1443 and opened it as a natural bath for their family. Later, in 1786, they built a rowhouse as a public bathhouse—marking the beginning of our Ryokan. Our main building was constructed from the late Meiji period to the early Taisho period, and throughout its long history has continued to welcome many guests seeking therapeutic bathing. In 2025, its outstanding historical value was recognized with designation as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property, and it still preserves its beautiful traditional architecture today.
Spring
Located halfway up the Ou Mountains in Hanamaki City, this is the perfect place to escape the bustle of everyday life and enjoy the luxury of doing nothing. Our property stands on the banks of the Toyosawa River, surrounded by nature. In summer, you can listen to bell crickets; in autumn, enjoy modest fall foliage; and in winter, relax in an open-air bath while admiring the snow.
Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation
- The room
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Facilities & Services
- Meal
Basic Information
| Taxes | A Hot Spring Tax of JPY 150 per person will be charged separately. |
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| Card information | VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS |
| Pets | Not allowed Guide dogs are allowed. |
| Breakfast | There is no information about breakfast. |
| Your child | You can stay. |
| Room service | Available for use From check-in until 9:00 PM. |
| Common amenities |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Esthetic Massage | None |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Public Bath |
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| Open-air bath |
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| Private bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Alkaline simple hot spring; mildly alkaline simple hot spring; hypotonic mildly alkaline hot spring Atopic dermatitis, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, neuralgia, and gastrointestinal disorders ※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi" |
| Sauna | Available |
| Hot stone spa | None |
| About Hygiene Measures | [Measures in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic]
● Meals at our inn are served as set meals for both breakfast and dinner.
・Both breakfast and dinner are served as set meals.
・If you would like in-Room dining, this is available for an additional fee.
● Enhanced hygiene within the building
・Disinfectant is provided in shared areas such as the lobby.
・We carefully disinfect frequently touched areas such as doorknobs and other Facility fixtures.
・When cleaning Rooms and shared spaces, we ensure thorough ventilation to maintain clean air. The lobby is also ventilated regularly.
● Request for guest cooperation
・Wearing a mask is left to each guest’s discretion.
・Before check-in, we ask for your cooperation with temperature checks and confirmation of overseas travel history.
・Disinfectant is available throughout the building; please use it as needed during your stay.
● Thorough hygiene management for staff
・Staff strictly practice handwashing and gargling.
・We closely monitor employees’ health conditions, including requiring reports when feeling unwell, to prepare for unforeseen situations.
● Support for guests who feel unwell
・If a guest feels unwell, we will ask for details (such as when symptoms began) and respond promptly, including guidance to a hospital if necessary.
・Guests who feel unwell may be asked to refrain from using certain areas such as the restaurant and shared spaces.
● Dining venue(s)
・The venue is ventilated regularly. |
Reviews
- Rooms & Amenities3.77
- Facility3.93
- Hospitality & Service4.19
- Meals4.26
- Onsen & Bath4.75
- Satisfaction4.39
*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*
*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*
Access Information
Iwate Prefecture75-1 Nakadaira, Namari, Hanamaki City
TEL：+81-198-25-2311
By car
From the Tohoku Expressway, exit at Hanamaki-Minami IC (Iwate). Turn left immediately, then turn right at the first traffic light. Continue straight on Prefectural Route 12 for about 14 km. Pass Shidotaira Onsen and Osawa Onsen, then pass Namari Onsen Ski Area. About 150 m ahead, our sign is on the right—go down the slope in front of the sign for two switchbacks.
By public transportation
From Hanamaki Station: 32 minutes by local bus (free shuttle available; Reservation required). From Hanamaki Airport: 35 minutes by car.
- Parking Information
- Fee
- Free for guests
- Parking time
- From check-in to check-out
- Parking space
- No restrictions
- Number of parking spaces
- 60 cars available outdoor
- Valet service
- Unavailable
- Pickup and drop-off information
- Available (Free)Free Hanamaki Minami Onsenkyo Shuttle Bus Service
This is a free, Reservation-only shuttle bus that stops at Namari Onsen Fujisan Ryokan via Shin-Hanamaki Station and Hanamaki Station. (Pick-up: 3 trips/day; Drop-off: 1 trip/day)
If you would like to make a Reservation, please call us or write your request in the remarks section when making your Reservation.
★ Departs Shin-Hanamaki Station (Bus Rotary Stop No. 2): 15:10 / 16:10 / 17:10; Departs Hanamaki Station (Station Square “Hanamaki Minami Onsenkyo Shuttle Bus Stop”): 15:25 / 16:25 / 17:25
★ Departs from in front of our bus stop: 9:47; Arrives Hanamaki Station: 10:30; Arrives Shin-Hanamaki Station: 10:45
Frequently Asked Questions
Please provide information about Open-air bath.
・Business Hours: 00:00～24:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring All baths are available 24 hours a day, except from 10:00 to 13:00 due to cleaning of some baths.
What kind of facilities and features are available?
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Open-air bath・Free-flowing hot spring・Large public bath・Private bath・Sauna・Free shuttle service・Room service
I would like to know the access information.
By car From the Tohoku Expressway, exit at Hanamaki-Minami IC (Iwate). Turn left immediately, then turn right at the first traffic light. Continue straight on Prefectural Route 12 for about 14 km. Pass Shidotaira Onsen and Osawa Onsen, then pass Namari Onsen Ski Area. About 150 m ahead, our sign is on the right—go down the slope in front of the sign for two switchbacks. By public transportation From Hanamaki Station: 32 minutes by local bus (free shuttle available; Reservation required). From Hanamaki Airport: 35 minutes by car.
Is parking available?
・Fee： Free for guests ・Parking Hours： From check-in to check-out ・Parking space： Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces： 60 cars ・Valet Service： Unavailable Free parking for the first 60 vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests using the Toji Wing are kindly asked to use the second parking lot.
Please provide information about Private bath.
・Business Hours: 15:00～21:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring All baths are available 24 hours, except from 10:00 to 13:00 due to partial cleaning. ☆ “Gin-no-Yu”: Private use from 15:00 to 21:00; Men’s bath from 6:00 to 10:00; Women’s bath from 10:00 to 15:00 and from 21:00 to 6:00. *Guests staying in the therapeutic wing cannot reserve private use.
Is there a sauna?
Yes, there is.
What kind of hygiene management is being conducted?
[Measures in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic] ● Meals at our inn are served as set meals for both breakfast and dinner. ・Both breakfast and dinner are served as set meals. ・If you would like in-Room dining, this is available for an additional fee. ● Enhanced hygiene within the building ・Disinfectant is provided in shared areas such as the lobby. ・We carefully disinfect frequently touched areas such as doorknobs and other Facility fixtures. ・When cleaning Rooms and shared spaces, we ensure thorough ventilation to maintain clean air. The lobby is also ventilated regularly. ● Request for guest cooperation ・Wearing a mask is left to each guest’s discretion. ・Before check-in, we ask for your cooperation with temperature checks and confirmation of overseas travel history. ・Disinfectant is available throughout the building; please use it as needed during your stay. ● Thorough hygiene management for staff ・Staff strictly practice handwashing and gargling. ・We closely monitor employees’ health conditions, including requiring reports when feeling unwell, to prepare for unforeseen situations. ● Support for guests who feel unwell ・If a guest feels unwell, we will ask for details (such as when symptoms began) and respond promptly, including guidance to a hospital if necessary. ・Guests who feel unwell may be asked to refrain from using certain areas such as the restaurant and shared spaces. ● Dining venue(s) ・The venue is ventilated regularly.
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