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Hanamaki Minami Onsenkyo

Eight hot springs are scattered in the hidden hot spring of Michinoku, which sits quietly in the ravine along the Toyosawa River.

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Of the 12 hot spring resorts in Hanamaki, eight are located along the ravine in the western part of Hanamaki City and are called "Hanamaki Minami Onsenkyo". It is said that the bath opened 300 to 400 years ago and has a long history. There are a wide variety of lodgings, including traditional hot-spring resorts, large hotels popular with families, and luxury lodgings where all rooms have an open-air bath.

From the entrance of the hot spring gorge, there are Matsukura Onsen, Shidotaira Onsen, Watari Onsen, followed by Osawa Onsen, Yamanokami Onsen, Namari Onsen, and Shin Namari Onsen at the far end. All of the hot springs are surrounded by lush green mountains and have a secluded atmosphere.

Yukaen in Yamanokami Onsen has one of the largest open-air baths in Hanamaki Onsenkyo, with a total of more than 50 tatami mats for men and women. At Osawa Onsen, a 200-year-old building is used as a therapeutic bathhouse, where you can cook in a traditional communal kitchen. It is also famous that Kenji Miyazawa loved the hot spring so much that he frequented the area.

Hanamakminami Onsenkyo offers a spectacular view along the mountain stream and has a reputation for the quality of its springs. You can also use the bus stops at each hot spring area to enjoy a tour of the hot springs.

Highlights

  • With excellent access, it only takes about 10-25 minutes from the Hanamaki Minami Interchange to reach the hidden hot spring!
  • It has been selected as one of the 100 best hot springs in Japan, and the quality, temperature, and efficacy of each hot spring is highly regarded.
  • Whether you are a family, a couple, a day-tripper, or a long-term visitor, this hot spring resort can meet all your needs.
  • Free shuttle bus service from JR Shinhanamaki Station and JR Hanamaki Station is available for guests.

Photos

  • The open-air bath during the autumn foliage season has a special atmosphere (© Haruka no Yu Kaze no Toki)

    The open-air bath during the autumn foliage season has a special atmosphere (© Haruka no Yu Kaze no Toki)

  • Osawa no Yu at Osawa Onsen, where you can enjoy a spectacular view along the Toyosawa River. (© Osawa Onsen)

    Osawa no Yu at Osawa Onsen, where you can enjoy a spectacular view along the Toyosawa River. (© Osawa Onsen)

  • White monkey's bath at the Fujisan Ryokan, a lead hot spring loved by Kenji Miyazawa (© Fujisan Ryokan)

    White monkey's bath at the Fujisan Ryokan, a lead hot spring loved by Kenji Miyazawa (© Fujisan Ryokan)

  • Illuminated Komorebi no Yu at Yamanokami Onsen (© Yamanokami Onsen Yukaen)

    Illuminated Komorebi no Yu at Yamanokami Onsen (© Yamanokami Onsen Yukaen)

Reviews

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Details

Name in Japanese
花巻南温泉峡
Address
Yuguchi~Namari, Hanamaki City, Iwate
Telephone
0198-29-4522 (Hanamaki Tourism Association)
Closed
Depend on facilities
Admission
Depend on facilities
*Please refer to the official website for detailed opening hours and fees.
Access
1) 10 to 25 minutes by car from the Hanamaki Minami IC on the Tohoku Expressway
2) 20 to 40 minutes by bus from JR Hanamaki Station to Shinnamari Onsen.
Credit Cards
Depend on facilities
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)