Ishitogaya Station × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan - 2Page Number

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.

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.

Our pride, the natural free-flowing Onsen, offers high skin-beautifying effects and provides a relaxing experience. Enjoy seasonal dishes made with plenty of local ingredients and take in the rich natural scenery of Hanamaki Minami Onsen Village from your room.

Hotel Sanemon stands in Dai Onsen in the Hanamaki Onsen area. With a 1,200-year history, Dai Onsen is a quiet hot spring town with a calm atmosphere. Enjoy 100% free-flowing natural hot spring water from our own source—a simple sulfur spring with no added water or heating—in both the indoor bath and open-air bath. For dining, we offer seasonal mountain cuisine made with fresh local ingredients from Hanamaki, with menus that change throughout the year. Relax and unwind in the charming ambiance of a traditional Onsen Ryokan.

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.

A countryside Resort Hotel located just a one-minute drive away, where you can enjoy a tranquil space surrounded by nature. In the book lounge, you can freely browse books themed around Iwate. The restaurant is filled with the warmth of wood and light, offering meals made with locally produced rice from Hanamaki.