Higashi-Naruko Onsen Ryokan Ohnuma

This ryokan has a history of about 120 years in Higashi-Naruko Onsen, a hot spring resort established in the mid-Edo period and long known for therapeutic bathing due to the exceptional quality of its waters.

All seven indoor baths, including a large mixed-gender bath with women-only hours, a heated stone bath, and a footbath, are supplied with free-flowing water directly from the source. The water warms the body from within and is also renowned for its skin-enhancing properties. Another popular option is Mori-no-Yu, a private open-air bath located in the mountains behind the ryokan, about a 10-minute walk away. Guests can soak while experiencing the surrounding nature throughout the seasons. The ryokan also promotes a modern approach to therapeutic hot spring stays called “Slow Onsen,” designed to relieve the fatigue and stress of everyday life. Its Asile Plan, which includes meals, is intended for stays of two nights or longer.

Six types of warm, wood-accented guest rooms are available in the Main Building and Toji Building. In addition to traditional Japanese-style rooms, guests can choose rooms with beds for greater ease and comfort. Dinner is a multicourse meal featuring local ingredients and specialties such as Sendai beef and beef tongue. Health-conscious guests will also appreciate options such as a house-made medicinal hot pot, as well as optional brown rice or multigrain rice.