Iwate Hanamaki City
Set against the backdrop of Ihatov, the ideal world cherished by Kenji Miyazawa, this is the collective name for 12 onsen areas, including Hanamaki, Osawa, and Namari Onsen, that bubble up along a river flowing through a quiet mountain valley. From the famed standing baths and historic therapeutic inns with a secluded-onsen atmosphere to modern large hotels with expansive rose gardens, a wide variety of onsen stays are available. It enjoys overwhelming popularity among travelers from Asia, including Taiwan and Hong Kong, and is one of Iwate Prefecture’s leading destinations for international travelers, where visitors can experience Japan’s traditional onsen atmosphere along with the rich nature and food culture of Tohoku.
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A Japanese retreat of natural onsen fed straight from the source and the living craft of temple carpenters
An infinity onsen above a sweeping mountain stream, and a superb sauna experience
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