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Convenient access: All three major routes are within a 20-minute range. (Approximately 5 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Hanamaki IC, 15 minutes by car from Iwate Hanamaki Airport, and 20 minutes by car from Shin-Hanamaki Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen.) Located in the Hanamaki Onsenkyo Prefectural Natural Park, offering an exceptional location with panoramic views of Hanamaki City. The spacious public bath features abundant hot spring water, and seasonal "themed baths" are occasionally held. You can also enjoy a hot spring tour to the adjacent Hotel. Right across from the Hotel, you'll find attractions such as the Hanamaki Onsen Inari Shrine lined with torii gates, a bakery famous for its specialty "Hanamaki Onsen Anpan," and free "foot baths and hand baths." Plenty of enjoyable spots are within walking distance!

The "Hypotonic Alkaline High-Temperature Onsen," known as the Beauty Skin Bath, features a water quality that gently permeates the skin. Enjoy meticulously crafted kaiseki cuisine made with carefully selected ingredients. Relax and unwind at this tranquil accommodation surrounded by the prefectural tree, Nambu Red Pine.

<Seiryukan: A Hidden Retreat for a Quiet and Sophisticated Stay, Created as an Annex to Yukaen at Yamanokami Onsen> All 20 guest rooms are equipped with a semi-open-air bath with natural hot spring water flowing directly from the source and a terrace. Enjoy your own special moments in a spacious and relaxing environment. The Onsen features a simple alkaline hot spring with a high pH value, offering a smooth and silky texture. At "Seiryukan," you can exclusively enjoy this Onsen in the privacy of your own room. Guests staying with us also have access to the Onsen facilities at "Yukaen" and "Nagomi no Yu," located within the premises. Indulge in a luxurious adult getaway at our Property.

Yumori Hotel Taikan boasts the largest hot spring bath in Northeast Tohoku, with a total length of 25 meters and 100% natural hot spring water. It offers the luxury of a journey that heals the mind and body, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of each season. The interior has a calm atmosphere, and the moment you enter the entrance, a blissful time begins. We recommend the Japanese-style room "Suimeikan" with a view of Lake Gosho, the Japanese-style room "Shusuikan" accessible by elevator near the large bath, and "Bettei Urara," which offers private dining with an open-air bath in every room! We welcome you with various types. The cuisine features a buffet of about 50 seasonal dishes, allowing you to enjoy the flavors of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine. All of our staff are sincerely here to help you create memorable travel experiences.

Convenient access ○ All three major lines are within a 20-minute range. (About 5 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Hanamaki IC, about 15 minutes by car from Iwate Hanamaki Airport, and about 20 minutes by car from Tohoku Shinkansen Shin-Hanamaki Station) Our open-air rock bath with stunning views allows you to feel the changing beauty of nature and rejuvenate your body and mind. Enjoy the onsen hopping experience at the large baths and open-air baths of the adjacent Hotel Koyokan and Hotel Senshukaku, or have fun with your family at the "Table Tennis & Game Corner" for a fulfilling Hanamaki Onsen time.

Convenient access! All three major routes are within 20 minutes. (About 5 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Hanamaki IC, about 15 minutes by car from Iwate Hanamaki Airport, and about 20 minutes by car from Shin-Hanamaki Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen.) The large public bath surrounded by 180-degree windows and the "Rock Open-Air Bath," where you can feel the changing seasons, are popular. You can also freely use the large public bath and open-air bath at the adjacent Hotel, making hot spring hopping one of the pleasures. Enjoy a variety of relaxation spots such as "Aroma Esthetics" and "Free Fitness."

Located in the middle of Hanamaki Minami Onsenkyo, Yama no Kami Onsen is named after the "Yamatsumi Shrine" that enshrines the mountain deity in this area. Yukaen, a Yama no Kami Onsen inn crafted by shrine carpenters, features lattice-patterned ceilings and intricate craftsmanship throughout the building, allowing you to fully enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by the warmth of wood.

A property embraced by nature, the Bonding Property Airinkan. The clear flow of Toyosawa and the radiance of the four seasons. Flowing through the natural garden. Experience exquisite moments in serene times...

Drink-inclusive starting April 2025. A historic accommodation located in the hidden retreat of Morioka, featuring 17 types of baths, including the popular "Garden Jomon Open-Air Bath" inspired by the precious ruins of "Kayanai Ruins" situated west of Tsunagi Onsen. Enjoy a variety of dining styles, including a seasonal buffet and Japanese set meals made with abundant local mountain and seafood delicacies, as well as options from the newly opened (2023) and renowned establishment "Yakiniku & Reimen Hige," offering delicious grilled meat dishes.

Inishie no Toki Onsen. With over 600 years of tradition, the renowned hot spring flowing from the mountains of Hanamaki, the legendary Shirozaru Onsen, a time of relaxation, exquisite cuisine, and the spirit of hospitality passed down since its opening, a new story begins.

15 minutes from Hanamaki Minami IC, one of the properties of Osawa Onsen where you can enjoy a hot spring tour across three accommodations. Sansuikaku offers three types of baths: a large communal bath, a semi-open-air bath, and private family baths, from which you can enjoy views of the Toyosawa River and the opposite scenery. Enjoy unique Ryokan features such as a free coffee corner to relax in yukata and a convenient late-night snack area. The baths at nearby Tojiya and Kikusuitei (closed in winter) are also worth experiencing. Please enjoy them together.

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, the Michinoku road, a traditional Japanese Ryokan. We offer various meticulously designed plans for each season. Please visit Shikitei at Tsunagi Onsen, Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, where you can enjoy the beauty of Japan's seasons.

The only kaiseki Ryokan in Hanamaki Onsen, offering authentic kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal ingredients from Iwate. Enjoy a seasonal kaiseki meal served in your room, featuring ingredients available only during that time of year. This small accommodation has just 12 rooms and offers a very quiet atmosphere. Three of the rooms come with private Onsen baths. Guests can also enjoy the high-quality waters of Hanamaki Onsen in separate large public baths for men and women.

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.

A serene world surrounded by breathtaking views and majestic nature, as if gazing from the heavens. This vast property offers exclusive spaces for only six groups. In spring, life awakens as sprouts emerge from the earth. In summer, lush green leaves adorn the mountains, deepening their colors. In autumn, vibrant foliage and sunsets delight the eyes. In winter, one appreciates the warmth amidst snow and tranquility. Birdsong greets you in the early morning, while a sky full of stars enchants you at night. Here lies a rare and luxurious location that has become a treasure in today's world.

Dai Onsen in Hanamaki—home of Kenji Miyazawa—is an Onsen village with a 1,200-year history, where more than a dozen natural springs bubble up.Nestled midway through Dai Onsen is “Yamayuri no Yado,” a small Accommodation with just 14 Rooms.Our owner is a chef.Captivated by Iwate’s local ingredients, he personally selects wild mountain vegetables and produce nurtured by this land, river fish, and seafood from the Sanriku coast—carefully sourcing each item with his own eyes—and serves every dish handmade to our guests.Our natural dashi is drawn with great care, using several times the usual amount of bonito flakes and Hidaka kelp without hesitation.Seasonal ingredients are slowly grilled over charcoal in the irori hearth.We cherish cuisine that can never be replicated through mass cooking—dishes possible only because we are a small Accommodation.Step through the large wooden gate and you’ll find the entrance noren swaying in the breeze, guiding you into a quiet retreat.After arrival, enjoy a cup of tea while listening to the sounds of the season.A clear stream runs alongside Yamayuri no Yado, pure and transparent as it nurtures countless forms of life.In early spring as the snow melts, its babbling brightens and birdsong echoes through the mountains.As cherry blossoms fade, delicate wildflowers bloom; in early summer, the beautiful calls of kajika frogs resonate through the valley. At night, fireflies dance above the stream to create an enchanting scene.In autumn, vivid foliage colors blanket the mountains like a painting framed by your Room window.In winter, deep snowfall wraps everything in white while flames from the irori hearth and fireplace warm you to your core.And as each season turns, we craft that time’s finest flavors into our Irori Kaiseki course.Gaze at nature, soak in Onsen waters, gather around the irori hearth and savor seasonal tastes.Through this abundant nature and our cuisine alike، Yamayuri no Yado offers you time to truly unwind.

"Ryosenya Yamaichi" is nestled in the tranquil environment of Morioka Tsunagi Onsen. Relax your body and mind with natural flowing hot spring baths and ceramic tubs, and savor seasonal flavors through kaiseki cuisine featuring carefully selected mountain and sea delicacies from Iwate. Our Japanese-style rooms, designed with traditional elegance, provide a comfortable stay for solo travelers, couples, or families alike. Enjoy a serene moment in a calm and peaceful atmosphere.

Conveniently located on the grounds of the new Iwate Medical University Hospital and close to National Route 4, making it ideal for guests traveling by car. ■ Approx. 10 minutes by car from Yahaba Smart IC (Tohoku Expressway) ■ Approx. 15 minutes by car from Morioka-Minami IC (Tohoku Expressway) ■ Approx. 5 minutes by car from Yahaba Station East Exit (JR Tohoku Main Line) ■ Approx. 30 minutes by car from Hanamaki Airport ■ Free surface parking available (total 136 spaces, first-come, first-served) ■ Free buffet breakfast ■ Wi-Fi available ■ WOWOW available ■ Front desk staffed 24 hours a day ■ Large public baths for men and women available ■ Coin laundry and dryers available ■

A Hotel equipped with natural Onsen in Yahaba Town! The natural Onsen features a colorless, transparent, low-tonicity, mildly alkaline spring, known for being gentle on the skin with minimal irritation. It offers various benefits such as improving skin health, relieving neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, joint stiffness, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive disorders, and cold sensitivity, making it highly popular among female guests. Immerse yourself in the 100% natural Onsen water sourced from Fudo Onsen and take your time to relax and rejuvenate from daily fatigue. At the complimentary breakfast buffet, enjoy organic salads and freshly baked crispy bread prepared every morning at the Hotel.