Iwate Hachimantai City
A hot spring hotel nestled in the forests of Hachimantai, with birdsong and the scent of sulfur
Live Max Resort Hachimantai Forest is a hot spring hotel in Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture. The source spring is Hachimantai Onsen, and the water is a simple sulfur spring. The faint scent of sulfur in the water gently glides over the skin, while the fresh mountain air quietly eases tension from the body. As its name suggests, the property is surrounded by deep forest, and if you sink into the open-air bath, only the rustling trees and birdsong reach your ears. The large public bath is also equipped with a high-temperature sauna and a cold plunge bath, making it a luxurious experience to work up a thorough sweat and then cool down in the clear forest air. After bathing, you can enjoy a wide variety of dishes at the restaurant, prepared with plenty of local ingredients, and spend a blissful holiday where your heart and body can fully unwind in the midst of nature.
A large public bath with a spacious indoor bath and an open-air bath full of openness. It draws water from Hachimantai Onsen, allowing you to enjoy a simple sulfur spring with a faint sulfur aroma. With its gentle, soft feel on the skin, you can slowly unwind the fatigue of daily life while surrounded by forest scenery and birdsong.
A high-temperature sauna located next to the large public bath. In this quiet space, you can really feel the heat and work up a refreshing sweat from head to toe. By warming up in the hot spring first and then taking your time to enjoy the heat, you can achieve a deep sense of refreshment from the core of your body.
A cold plunge bath located very close to the sauna room. It cools down your heated body sharply and provides a pleasant, invigorating sensation. After calming your body in the cold water, taking a rest while breathing in the fresh forest air becomes a blissful moment.
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