Set against the backdrop of Ihatov, the ideal world cherished by Kenji Miyazawa, this is the collective name for 12 hot spring areas, including Hanamaki, Osawa, and Nyuto 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 hot-spring atmosphere to modern large hotels with expansive rose gardens, a wide variety of hot spring stays are available. It enjoys overwhelming popularity among travelers from Asia, including Taiwan and Hong Kong, and is one of Iwate Prefecture's leading inbound destinations, where visitors can experience Japan's traditional onsen atmosphere along with the rich nature and food culture of Tohoku.

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Set against the backdrop of Ihatov, the ideal world cherished by Kenji Miyazawa, this is the collective name for 12 hot spring areas, including Hanamaki, Osawa, and Nyuto 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 hot-spring atmosphere to modern large hotels with expansive rose gardens, a wide variety of hot spring stays are available. It enjoys overwhelming popularity among travelers from Asia, including Taiwan and Hong Kong, and is one of Iwate Prefecture's leading inbound destinations, where visitors can experience Japan's traditional onsen atmosphere along with the rich nature and food culture of Tohoku.

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