9 Best Ryokans & Hotels with Open-Air Bath Rooms for Relaxing as a Couple in Iwate

Iwate is home to magnificent nature, including Jodogahama Beach, a vast expanse of white rhyolite, and Hachimantai, Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, dotted with lakes and wetlands. Hiraizumi, a world heritage site with an impressive collection of ruins, is also a must-see. There are also plenty of gourmet foods such as seafood from the Sanriku coast, Morioka's specialty wanko soba, and Morioka cold noodles. There are many famous hot springs such as ``Hanamaki onsen'', which have healed the mind and body of travelers both now and in the past. Why not go on a relaxing and relaxing trip as a couple to Iwate, which has so many attractions?

If you're looking for a relaxing onsen trip in Iwate as a couple, we recommend staying at an inn that has rooms with open-air baths. It's a completely private open-air bath, so you can enjoy onsen time just the two of you whenever and as much as you like. The scenery and the comfort of onsen will naturally relax your mind and body. The distance between the two of you may become closer than usual, and you may be able to talk about the future with gentle feelings♪This time, we will introduce ryokan and hotels where couples can spend a special time together.

About 35 minutes by bus from JR Morioka Station, Shikitei is located in Tsunagi onsen, which has a 900-year history. The inn in the old-fashioned onsen town is located on the banks of Gosho Pond and is rich in nature. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it reminds us of the changing seasons that we were so busy forgetting. The guest rooms are pure Japanese-style sukiya-zukuri. Relax your mind in a warm space. You can spend time together quietly.

There are 6 types of guest rooms, both Japanese-style and Japanese-Western style, with a floor plan of 8 tatami mats or more where you can relax. The guest rooms with open-air baths recommended for couples are fed directly from the source. You can enjoy your time alone without worrying about the surroundings. The 12.5 tatami mat Japanese-style room + Japanese-Western style room is especially attractive with its gorgeous open-air bath. onsen with a view of an elegant garden is perfect for a trip that tastes extraordinary.

The Tsunagi onsen, which has been around since the end of the Heian period, is said to have the effect of improving metabolism, removing dead skin cells, and making the skin beautiful. After enjoying the bath in your room, please try using the large public bath. From the open-air bath, you can enjoy onsen while feeling the fresh air while viewing the changing seasons of the mountain behind. Relax your mind and body in the beautiful nature and historical hot onsen.

The pleasure of this inn is not only onsen, but also the food. The kaiseki dinner menu changes monthly so that you can enjoy Maesawa beef raised in the land of Iwate, fresh seafood from the Sanriku sea, and seasonal delicacies. The dashi stock, which is the heart of the dish, is also made with Iwate ingredients such as "Makurazaki bonito bonito" and "Yamada fried flying fish". The delicious local ingredients will spark a lively conversation between the two of you.

About 30 minutes by car from JR Shin-Hanamaki Station, you will arrive at Yamayuri no Yado, which is quietly nestled in the mountains of Dai onsen in Hanamaki onsen Spring Village. At the entrance of the inn, you will be greeted by a 400-year-old splendid gate that was relocated from the outskirts of Beijing, China. When you pass through the gate, you will find a clean and elegant space, just like the name of the inn, "Yamayuri". After choosing your favorite colored yukata, your peaceful stay at a quiet, hidden inn will begin.

There are 14 guest rooms in total, with 11 unique types. Starting with the special room "Sansui-an" with a semi-open-air bath with free-flowing hot springs, the modern Japanese-style room with a bathtub with a view of the expansive scenery, and a relaxing atmosphere, you will never get tired of it no matter how many times you visit. Amenities such as luxury shampoo "Nagodesia" and natural makeup remover "Shogetsu Jelly" are also available. There are also 12 types of incense to choose from in the lobby. Relax and be healed while being wrapped in the scent of your choice.

Tai onsen is the oldest onsen in Iwate, with a history of 1200 years. It is said that even the feudal lords of the Nanbu domain once bathed there. This historic onsen is buried 300 to 400 meters underground within the grounds, and you can soak in the fresh onsen that just gushes out. There are two types of large public baths: an indoor bath with a nostalgic interior, and a bath with an open-air bath. Let's color a page in your history at this onsen with a deep history.

After onsen, it's time for a warm hearth dish. You can enjoy branded meats such as "Iwate Kuroge Wagyu", "Hakkinton pork", and "local guinea fowl", as well as dishes using fresh seafood from Sanriku, surrounded by an extraordinary hearth. The "sake tasting set" where you can enjoy 7 kinds of sake is also popular. In the morning, fill your mouth with grilled blackthroat seaperch and homemade Japanese breakfast with freshly cooked rice in an earthenware pot. Looking at the swaying flames calms the mind and seems to bring the two closer together.

Approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Hanamaki Station, "Fujisan ryokan /Bettei onsen ryokan, which boasts a history of over 230 years. The rooms are modern and stylish, and you can enjoy a satisfying stay. The name "Jusangatsu" has the meaning of "meeting for the first time" and "unprecedented", making it perfect for couples who want to have a special experience just for the two of them.

All 14 guest rooms are luxury suites with open-air baths with 100% "Namari onsen" flowing directly from the source! All rooms have different layouts and designs, and the colors and shapes of the open-air baths in the guest rooms are also elegant and unique. The chirping of birds and the murmuring of the river that can be heard from the large bathtub and deck space will loosen your tired mind. For those who want to enjoy onsen to their heart's content, we also recommend the four bathhouses in the main building, Fujisan ryokan. It's connected to the main building by a single door, so it's nice to be able to visit the hot springs as many times as you like.

What enhances your stay are beds made by Sealy, which are also used by famous hotels around the world, and amenities from the Thai-born natural skin care brand THANN. “THANN” is a combination of “rice bran oil” and “perilla seed extract” that are familiar to Japanese people, and can charge the skin with the blessings of nature. With over 600 years of history at Namari onsen and carefully selected items, you can enjoy healing as if you were in a relaxation salon.

meal are Japanese cuisine made with fresh seafood sent directly from the sea of Sanriku, as well as mountain vegetables such as local wild vegetables and mushrooms. There is also a drink bar with more than 200 types of alcohol such as sake, shochu, and wine, which will create an adult night. It's a wonderful time to enjoy a drink in the lounge at night with the soothing live piano music as background music. The elegant production will color a memorable night that the two have never tasted before.

About 2 minutes by car from Akasakata Station on the JR Hanawa Line, we arrived at Appi Hachimantai no Shoku no Yado Shikikan Saito, located at the foot of the Iwate Hachimantai mountains. This is an inn in the woods where you can feel lost in the story of Kenji Miyazawa, a poet with ties to Morioka. The soothing beauty of nature and the hospitality that makes you forget about everyday life are popular. I'm excited to be able to experience the "Ihatov (Utopia)" envisioned by Kenji Miyazawa. There is also a free shuttle bus that requires advance reservations, so you don't have to worry if you have a lot of luggage.

There are 18 guest rooms in total. There are no identical floor plans or designs, and each room is full of individuality, adding color to your trip. There are rooms with open-air baths overlooking a private garden, and rooms with indoor baths that are great for those who don't like open-air baths but want to enjoy a onsen space. The three types of "special rooms" come with Shigaraki pottery open-air baths. Let's soothe each other while soaking in an elegant bathtub.

The large public bath has a variety of unique baths, including an indoor bath with different shapes and temperatures, an open-air bath where you can enjoy forest bathing, and a reservation-only private bath. You can enjoy all the baths by changing the noren once at night, so let's find your favorite bath. In addition, there are many places where couples can relax, such as the cafeteria “Danburi Chaya” where you can feel the wind of the highlands, and the “Forest Library”. After being healed in onsen, I would like to relax together.

The dinner, which has a different menu depending on the room, is a kaiseki meal using seasonal ingredients from all over the Tohoku region. For the main dish, you can choose 4 items from a luxurious lineup of 7 items such as Maesawa beef and abalone. If you let us know in advance that you are staying for an anniversary, you will receive a special mini wine as a gift. In addition, there are plenty of anniversary options such as arranging commemorative photos and cakes, so you can prepare for surprises perfectly ♪

About 40 minutes by car from JR Shin-Hanamaki Station, “Musubi no Yado Airinkan” is located in Hanamaki onsen. This is an inn that was selected as a "Lover's Sanctuary Satellite" category in a project to select romantic spots that are perfect for proposals from all over the country as "Lover's Sanctuary". Let's deepen the bond between two people while enjoying the magnificence of nature that you can experience while staying indoors and the healing of onsen.

You can choose a room according to your taste and budget, such as enjoying the view of the mountains and the "Toyosawa River" or being reasonably priced. There are two types of guest rooms with open-air baths that couples will love. In the hotel's highest grade "Special room with open-air bath No. 824", you can overlook the garden of about 40,000 tsubo and seasonal scenery from the spacious rock open-air bath. "Hana Kanmuri (with onsen hot spring bath)" is a luxurious space where you can see the mountains from the Shigaraki pottery bath. Enjoy a onsen time just the two of you in your favorite room.

The biggest attraction of this inn is that you can enjoy 3 high-quality private hot springs of "Shinnamu onsen" in a whopping 17 baths. Let's enjoy a variety of onsen baths, such as a ceramic bath, a silk bath wrapped in micro bubbles, and a bedrock bath where you can lie down. For couples, the private bath, which has an indoor bath and a semi-open-air Shigaraki pottery bath, is also popular. If you make a reservation in advance, you can enjoy a relaxing time in a space that is a little different from the open-air bath in your room.

For meal, in-room dining plan that you can enjoy without worrying about those around you is popular. Local ingredients such as “Platinum Pork”, seafood from Sanriku, and seasonal ingredients are woven into the lineup. At the half-buffet style "Satoyama Dining", you can enjoy a wide variety of freshly prepared dishes as much as you like. Let's enjoy slowly in the style of the two of you.

About 30 minutes by car from JR Shin-Hanamaki Station, Yusen Shidate is located in Shidodaira onsen overlooking the mountains and the clear Toyosawa River. This is an adult-only inn that cannot accommodate children under the age of 12. You can choose from 4 types of rooms, and all 28 rooms have open-air baths. We are happy to offer hospitality that anyone can relax, such as rooms with a view of the garden and universally designed rooms that can be accommodated in wheelchairs. Let's spend a luxurious time together as if we were in a private residence.

There are two types of onsen springs, and all the baths in the hotel are 100% flowing from the source. You can fully enjoy Shidodaira onsen, which is said to have been discovered by the god Kannon about 1,300 years ago. In addition to Kiku-no-Yu, where you can enjoy the four bathtubs, you should definitely try the Kawabe-no-Ashiba, which is located in the garden.

Dinner is served in a pleasant private dining room. The steam rising from the hagama at the entrance welcomes you. Freshly-baked and fried from the open kitchen, the seasonal delicacies of the mountains and seas are gently soaked in deliciousness. In addition to Japanese breakfast served in a private room, there is also a breakfast box that can be delivered to your room. This service is limited to 2 people per group, 3 groups per day, and reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. If you want to spend the morning slowly in your room, please make a reservation♪

Inside the hotel, there is a salon "La Serevis" that is popular for full-fledged massage and esthetics. The all-hand treatment is comfortable and satisfying for both men and women, and it will melt your mind and body. Facials are also popular with men, and if you two do the treatment together, you can share a healing time. Let's improve metabolism in both onsen and esthetics and detoxify the whole body at once.

"Bessou Kakei" is located on a vast site of approximately 23,000 square meters on a hill carved out of the mountain, about 30 minutes by bus from JR Morioka Station. Some of you may know the young proprietress who was introduced on TV. This inn is an attractive hybrid service that combines the freedom of a resort hotel with the hospitality of ryokan. It is located near Tsunagi onsen, which opened about 900 years ago, and overlooks Gosho Lake Regional Park below. The view gives you a sense of openness, as if you were floating in the sky. Let's relax completely surrounded by nature.

There are only 6 guest rooms on the vast grounds. All of them are suite rooms in an independent building, and they are a completely private space of about 100 m2. Aomori Hiba is used in the guest rooms, which were built using traditional construction methods, and the entire room has a soft and comfortable scent. There are many Japanese-made furnishings, and the high-quality Japanese beauty shines. A space with a simple and elegant appearance and a soothing scent of wood. Freed from the busy daily life, the calm time flows just for the two of us.

The guest rooms are equipped with an indoor bath with an elegant design made of Aomori cypress and Towada stone, and a large open-air rock bath with a panoramic view of the lake. It's nice to be able to enjoy onsen with different tastes in your room. The bathtub is filled with plenty of onsen 24 hours a day, so you can enjoy it as much as you like at any time. If you soak in onsen while gazing at the rich mountains, your daily fatigue and worries should disappear.

Food is an order charge system, and a system that allows you to know the amount of money for each item in detail. With easy-to-understand pricing, you can enjoy your trip without worrying about your wallet. Do you choose what you want to eat from room service, or go out to eat outside the inn? You can choose according to your schedule. It is also a nice point that breakfast is included free of charge. Being able to choose how to spend your time together is the ultimate luxury.

About 40 minutes by car from JR and Tohoku Shinkansen Morioka Station. Flower & Garden Hotel Mori no Kaze Uguisu-shuku is an open-air inn surrounded by the nature of Shizukuishi. A shuttle bus runs from the bus stop at Morioka Station, so you can get there without getting lost. There are a wide variety of rooms, including rooms with open-air baths, Japanese-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms. You'll be able to find a room that's perfect for your tastes and travel style.

In the rooms with open-air baths, you can enjoy the hot spring onsen directly from the source in a bathtub made of cypress, stone, ceramic, or other materials that vary from room to room. The magnificent view of nature from the open-air bath is the ultimate hospitality that will soothe your daily fatigue. The spacious large communal bath, open-air bath in the sky, and private baths are also supremely comfortable. Enjoy the ultimate relaxation surrounded by lush greenery.

meal is a special menu in the "Four Seasons" room both morning and evening. In other guest rooms, you can enjoy course meals such as creative Japanese cuisine and robata kaiseki. All courses are full of seasonal ingredients from Iwate. The two of you can fully enjoy the dishes filled with the chef's commitment to "I want you to enjoy it with excitement from the first accompaniment to the last sweetness."

Various facilities are enriched in hotel. In Japan's largest gardening garden, "Flower & Garden Mori no Kaze," you can enjoy a walk looking at the flowers and the fantastic illumination at night. In the "Festival Plaza" inside the museum, you can enjoy the food stalls and shooting lotteries, and enjoy folk song shows performed by local singers. Seeing each other in a different way than usual might make you cringe♪

About 7 minutes by car from Hottoyuda Station on the JR Kitakami Line, Yamado is a place where you can fully enjoy the great outdoors. In Nishiwaga, people who are masters of mountain work and who know the mountains well are called yamabito. The charm of this inn is that you can fully enjoy the kindness of the mountains, the beautiful scenery of the four seasons, and the unique tastes of the mountains, just like those mountain people. The scent of wood and the tranquility of the space spread throughout the hotel, allowing you to enjoy a moment of relaxation away from the hustle and bustle. Yukawa onsen Yukemuri Taxi, which requires reservations, is also convenient for access.

There are 12 guest rooms with semi-open-air baths. The capacity is 2 to 3 people, which is perfect for couples who want to spend a quiet adult time. There is also a maisonette type that will make your trip even more exciting. The windows and lattices in the semi-open-air bath cut out the beautiful nature, creating a beauty that looks like a painting. Let's enjoy the "luxury of doing nothing" while taking a bath. There is also a private open-air bath, so you can fully enjoy the hot water for just the two of you.

The concept of the meal is to "shed light on the richness of the local food". You can enjoy nutritious dishes that can only be tasted here, such as branded chicken raised on the company's own farm "Yamabito Farm", seasonal vegetables, and wild game. A wide variety of alcoholic beverages, such as wine and craft beer, and "100% fresh juice" made with only the juice of fruits that can be enjoyed by those who are not good at alcohol are also popular. The restaurant is a semi-private room, so the two of you can relax and enjoy the food without hesitation.

Hanamaki Onsen Kashoen is located about 20 minutes by taxi from Shin-Hanamaki Station on the Tohoku onsen. This is an orthodox Japanese-style ryokan located in a tranquil atmosphere surrounded by Nanbu Red Pine, the prefectural tree of Iwate. Here you can enjoy the ``luxury of doing nothing'', such as the sound of a clear river and the chirping of wild birds. Surrounded by nature, you can enjoy the changing scenery of each season no matter when you visit. The staff's attentiveness and hospitality are also well received.

For those who want to be healed in a spacious space, we recommend the Japanese-style room with open-air bath and living room, which was renewed in February 2023. The 12 tatami mat Japanese-style room has a living room and dining room, so you can spend a relaxing time as if you were at home. The open-air bath with its own hot spring source is made of Japanese cypress. Please spend a sweet time with him surrounded by the gentle scent of cypress.

Except for twin and single rooms, all meal are in-room dining。 You can relax in a private space. Dinner is a multi-course dinner that maximizes the original flavor of local ingredients such as fresh seafood and Iwate's satoyama delicacies. In addition to the traditional taste of Japanese food, you can feel the freshness from the tableware, presentation, choice of ingredients, and combination. If you enjoy the taste of the four seasons with local sake, you and him will smile.

The courtyard you visit when the sun goes down is full of mood. The contrast between the southern red pine forest, the white sand, and the dim bonfire creates a magical atmosphere. Its beauty and silence will make you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. If you snuggle up with him and look at it, the relationship between the two will become even closer.

About 50 minutes by car from Morioka Station, Hachimantai Heights is located in Hachimantai, a mountain plateau that is said to be "the sky close to the stars." With the concept of "enjoying the right amount of luxury in everyday clothes," this inn allows you to fully enjoy the great outdoors surrounded by vast forests. There are plenty of services to make your stay comfortable, such as a pick-up service, commemorative photos and prints, and a wealth of amenities. Even if it's your first trip with your new boyfriend, the casual atmosphere of this inn will bring you closer. I agree.

The recommended guest room is Genta no Ma, which has an open-air onsen spring bath made of hinoki cypress. Although it has the modern atmosphere of a Western-style room, the bedroom has Japanese elements such as a raised tatami mat, making it a relaxing space. From the open-air bath made of cypress, you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, such as the snowy landscape in winter and the lush greenery and Mt. Iwate in summer. If you enjoy nature while soaking in the comfortable bath surrounded by the scent of cypress, you can relax your body and mind.

meal are served in Japanese style. You can feel the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter, and enjoy the taste that stimulates the five senses with meal that use plenty of local ingredients. And above all, the pride of Hachimantai Heights is meat directly managed by a butcher. Not only the high-quality meat delivered directly from Niku no Yokozawa, but also the Osara Horumonnabe, which can be ordered additionally, is very popular! The horumon nabe, which uses eucommia tea pork from Hachimantai, is excellent with a special miso flavor that is soaked in a special sauce.

The hotel is full of activities and facilities that can be enjoyed only because it is surrounded by nature. After taking a leisurely stroll in the spacious hall, let's soothe the tiredness of walking in the "Forest Footbath". On clear nights, you can also enjoy the planetarium created by nature. If you want to enjoy sports, putter golf and tennis courts are also recommended♪ You can make summer memories by watching fireflies dance from July to August and collecting insects such as beetles and stag beetles.

Nagisatei Nagisatei Taro-an is located on a hill overlooking the cliff coast of Sanriku Fukko National Park, about 5 minutes by free shuttle bus from Nittaro Station. This inn consists of three buildings: the main building, the observatory building, and the annex building. Feel the pleasant sea breeze and enjoy the hot springs and overnight stays while gazing at the ever-changing ocean. You can spend a wonderful time with him in an extraordinary space.

There are 10 guest rooms in total. You can choose from three types: the main building/Taro's hermitage, the Tembo building/Jiro's hermitage, and the detached building/Saburo's hermitage. If you want to relax to your heart's content in your room, we recommend the detached building, Saburo no Iori. The Japanese-Western style rooms have a modern atmosphere, and come with a private deck terrace, an open-air bath, and an indoor bath. It is an open area of 20 tatami mats. After enjoying the open-air bath with him in the evening breeze, you can enjoy a relaxing and romantic time on the terrace while sipping a drink while gazing at the starry sky.

The meal is a mix of Japanese and Western cuisine with fresh seafood as the main dish. You can enjoy Hokuriku gems such as "Taro abalone", "Iwate shorthorn beef", and "Wakame and kelp from Iwate Sanriku". Both dinner and breakfast are served in a private room, so you can enjoy a relaxing meal in a private space. It is also a nice point that the skilled staff will carry each dish freshly made at the pace of the meal! Even couples who usually can't meet easily enjoy chatting ♪ to their heart's content while enjoying delicious meal on this day.

On the rooftop, there are two private baths with a view of the Pacific Ocean. You can enjoy bathing in different types of baths, such as the open-air bath “Shibuki” which has no roof, and the indoor bath “Shiokaze” where you can watch the sunset. Especially in "Shibuki", you can enjoy the glittering morning sun and the sky full of stars, and you can enjoy a romantic time no matter what time of day you enter. If you are a couple who likes onsen, you can enjoy tokoton hot spring tours, whether it is a guest room open-air bath or a private open-air bath.

Yu no Yu Kaze no Toki is located about 20 minutes by car from Hanamaki Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line. When you enter the entrance, you will see a chic space unified in dark brown. The feeling of non-daily life will increase your expectations. The lounge, which is right next to the entrance, is a comfortable space partitioned like a private room. Couples who are exhausted from moving can take a break. The hotel boasts a natural onsen that will soothe your tired body and mind.

Guest rooms with open-air baths offer a view of the natural beauty of Hanamaki Minami onsen from the windows. You'll feel even more relaxed as you enjoy the seasonal scenery while soaking in the round cypress open-air bath. There are also a variety of other types of rooms, including standard Japanese-style rooms where you can lounge on tatami mats and modern Japanese rooms with sofas as their main feature.

You can enjoy the hot onsen not only in the open-air baths in the guest rooms, but also in the public baths. The spring quality is an alkaline simple spring that is said to be highly effective for beautiful skin. The water is so gentle on the skin that you will want to enter again and again. Surrounded by nature, the open-air baths “Kawami no Yu” and “Shoyo no Yu” allow you to spend a luxurious time while watching the murmuring of the river and the seasonal views. "Shoyo no Yu", which was renewed in 2022 as a cypress bath, has a cypress scent that enhances the relaxing effect. It's nice to enjoy the hot water with your boyfriend in the open-air bath in your room, but it's nice to be able to spend some time relaxing in the bathtub by yourself.

For dinner, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine that makes the most of carefully selected seasonal ingredients. If you are a foodie couple, you can order bespoke dishes such as Hanamaki brand Hakkinton pork shabu-shabu, so you will definitely be satisfied. There are also local sake and wine that go well with meal, so enjoy your dinner with alcohol. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet. You can eat heartily from the morning ♪ You can enjoy freshly prepared delicious dishes because of the open kitchen.

Ajimeguri no Yado Kappo Ryokan ryokan is located about 15 minutes by car from Hanamaki Airport. Despite being in a onsen town, you can spend a relaxing time in a quiet environment. In-room check-in, in-room dining meal, free DVD rental service, etc. The attention to detail that has been devised so that you can spend your time in a thoroughly private space is exactly what you would expect from a "home away from home" hotel! A private stay where you can immerse yourself in the world of just the two of you with your beloved boyfriend will come true ♡

There are a total of 12 compact guest rooms. You can choose a room to suit your needs, from rooms with open-air baths, Japanese-style rooms with beds, and Japanese-style rooms that allow pets. We recommend the "Special Room with Indoor Hot Spring Bath, Hanakanzashi." It comes with an indoor bath where you can enjoy a relaxing bath. The beds are equipped with Simmons mattresses, so they are extremely comfortable. After warming up in the bath, you can dive into the fluffy bed and have sweet dreams.

As the name suggests, the restaurant is known as a “Kappo ryokan,” and all of the meal prepared by the chefs are exquisite! You can fully enjoy the seasonal ingredients of Iwate and Hanamaki, which are rich in nature. Rice with clams in the spring, rice with eel in the summer, potato soup in the fall, monkfish hot pot in the winter, etc. At that time, you can fully enjoy the most delicious ingredients. Breakfast is a Japanese breakfast that provides plenty of nutrition from the morning. Recharge your energy for the day by drinking fresh Oishi Milk directly from Hanamaki.

onsen onsen said to have the effect of relieving tension in the body and regulating blood circulation and skin tone. You can enjoy "Hayama-no-Yu" and "Ken-no-Yu" alternately for men and women. If you take a bath in the mist sauna at Hayama no Yu, your body will gradually warm up from the inside. In addition, there are plenty of services that will make women happy! It's nice to see little considerations such as rental bags for carrying small items and a shampoo bar where you can choose from several types.

``World Heritage Kajitsunomori. It is located about 10 minutes by car from JR Hiraizumi Station. The lobby has stylish interiors imported from overseas, giving it an exotic feel. Furthermore, the hallways inside the building are dimly lit by numerous footlights, creating a fantastic atmosphere. The garden is full of flowers and fruits throughout the four seasons, giving it a gorgeous color. From summer to autumn, you can also experience fruit harvesting◎

There are 37 guest rooms in total. All rooms are equipped with cypress indoor baths with 100% free-flowing hot spring water. If you want to stay in a room with an open-air bath, please choose a room with a 100% free-flowing open-air bath and cypress bath on the first floor. The custom-made open-air baths include a Shigaraki pottery bath, a unique coffee cup-shaped bath, and a full-marble bath. There are different bed types and futon types, so it's perfect for couples who are particular about ``I can't sleep unless I have a futon!''♪

The long-awaited dinner uses a variety of ingredients, including seafood from Sanriku, Maesawa beef, which Iwate is proud of, vegetables grown in the soil of Iwate, and rice. You can enjoy creative dishes cooked with simple seasonings. The menu, which focuses on local production for local consumption, is rich in color! You can enjoy it with both your eyes and your tongue. The main meat dish is Maesawa beef steak from a high-quality Japanese black cattle farm. The finely marbled meat melts in your mouth. Breakfast is a Japanese/Western buffet. Eating fresh vegetables grown in your own garden will make your body beautiful from the inside out.

In the Fruit Forest Garden, seasonal flowers and fruits are in full bloom. It is truly a healing paradise. Pretty flowers such as azaleas, wisteria flowers, and roses are eye-catching. If you take a walk in the garden and inhale the elegant sweet and sour scent, you can forget the daily fatigue. From summer to autumn, you can experience picking seasonal fruits such as plums, blueberries, peaches and pears! You can eat the harvested fruit on the spot. If you and him work together to pick fruit, the distance between you will get closer.

Have you found your favorite onsen inn Iwate, which is home to many historical onsen? A guest room with an open-air bath where you can forget about your noisy daily life and relax will soothe your tired mind and body. Please enjoy a relaxing time just for the two of you in Iwate, which is rich in nature.