Kashoen

In Hanamaki City, where places connected to Kenji Miyazawa—one of Japan’s most celebrated literary figures—are scattered throughout, this is known as one of the area’s top luxury ryokan. The buildings surround a charming courtyard, and the serene, calm atmosphere inside feels soothing from the moment you step in. After check-in, choose your favorite yukata or samue, head to your room, and enjoy some time to unwind.

Every guest room features a refined, luxurious interior. There’s a wide range of options, from Standard Twin rooms to Japanese-style rooms with a living area, all the way up to the VIP-only Crown Suite. In 2023, rooms with open-air baths and semi-open-air baths were also introduced.

The standout hot spring features alkaline water, fed into a spacious indoor bath and a hinoki cypress open-air bath. With a rich pH 9.0 spring quality and a silky feel, the water blends into your skin and helps leave it looking smooth and radiant.

After the hot springs, enjoy dinner in the comfort of your room. Their Japanese cuisine is praised for quality ingredients and dishes that reflect the seasons, and in addition to the standard kaiseki course, you can also order extras like shabu-shabu or teppan-style grilling featuring Iwate’s signature brand beef, “Maesawa Beef.”