This hotel is easily accessible from Hiraizumi, which was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2011, and is perfect for tourists. It is located in a great location, with Genbikei Gorge visible from the guest room windows. You can enjoy delicious dishes made with local ingredients, including Maesawa beef steaks.

In the Tohoku region, Naruko Gorge in Miyagi Prefecture is covered in beautiful autumn leaves and is Breathtaking view. I recommend the nearby Naruko Hotel. It is a long-established hot spring Ryokan (Japanese inn) that was founded 140 years ago. It is about a 3-minute walk from JR Naruko Onsen Station. It has the largest bathtub in the Naruko Onsen area and also has a variety of open-air baths with different themes. It is interesting to see how the color of the hot spring water changes subtly depending on the outside air and humidity. The food Buffet was very satisfying, with plenty of local dishes such as salt-grilled sweetfish and local sake. There are many tourist spots around the hotel, such as Naruko Onsen Shrine and the dam, so we enjoyed it thoroughly.

The autumn foliage of Urabandai in the northern part of Fukushima Prefecture is spectacularly beautiful. We recommend the Urabandai Lake Resort Geihinkan. The crimson mountains reflected on the lake surface are a stunning sight. The hotel is luxuriously decorated and features numerous artworks and works of art. The open-air bath surrounded by the autumn foliage is the best.

How about Aoni Onsen in Aomori Prefecture? It is located a short distance from the roadside station "Niji no Lake." It is a independent guest cottages mountain village, with only farms and a few fields within a 2km radius. Various trees around the inn are changing color in autumn. You can see the natural scenery. Although it is a small, rustic inn, there are four baths, so you can Visiting hot springs in every spot.

We recommend the Hiraizumi Hotel Musashibo, which is conveniently located for exploring Hiraizumi. It's a great location for easy access to tourist spots such as Motsu-ji Temple and Chuson-ji Temple. You can relax and soothe your fatigue in the large open-air bath with a private hot spring source. There is also a free shuttle bus from Hiraizumi Station, which is convenient and nice.

This is a wonderful inn nestled in a quiet rural landscape surrounded by mountains. The hot spring is 100% natural hot spring, and is popular for its gentle texture and silky feel on the skin after bathing. The inn's proud handmade soba noodles are fragrant and can be enjoyed with local seasonal ingredients. Hiraizumi has a wide variety of sights, starting with Chusonji Temple, and it is difficult to see them all. Therefore, it is recommended to pick out your favorite spots in the tourist brochure in advance to make the most of your time. Enjoy the scenery of Hiraizumi that you can only find here.

This is a resort hotel located in a hot spring area in the northwest of Miyagi Prefecture. The surrounding area is famous for its autumn leaves and is very beautiful. The autumn leaves at Naruko Gorge are particularly beautiful. I recommend taking a leisurely stroll to enjoy the view. After that, the food and hot springs are sure to be exceptional.

How about Sakunami Onsen in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture? Iwamatsu Ryokan (Japanese inn) looks like a fine hotel, but there is also an old staircase leading down to the open-air bath. You can bathe in the open-air bath while looking at the mountain stream. You can enjoy the hot springs in the nature. Depending on the plan, you can have meals in your room. I chose Buffet, but the food was mainly Japanese and there was a corner with local cuisine. If you take the train, there is a round-trip shuttle from Sakunami Station.

Ginzan Onsen is a place where you can feel the Japanese atmosphere. This place is a little independent guest cottages from the Ginzan Onsen scenery that you often see in photos, but I recommend it from the viewpoint of comfort, such as size and facilities. There are two indoor baths in particular, both of which have a nice old-fashioned atmosphere. You can also use the baths at the sister hotel "Ginzanso" for free. It is within walking distance to the center of the hot spring town.

岩手県の花巻にある大沢温泉はどうでしょうか。一つの敷地に全部で7つのお風呂を楽しめます。開放感のある内湯や露天風呂、貸切風呂など趣が異なっていて温泉を満喫できました。夕食はお部屋食でゆっくりいただけますし、もちろん味もおいしいです。部屋から眺める渓流もとても癒しになります。

It is located in Yamagata Prefecture. The building is old but very charming. There is also a small museum attached to it, which was fun. All rooms have 100% natural hot spring so you can relax in them. The food is very delicious, using local vegetables and meat. I was surprised to see freshly made rice cakes at breakfast, but they were very delicious.

This is a tourist Ryokan (Japanese inn) located almost in the center of Oshu City. It takes about 15 minutes from Mizusawa to Hiraizumi on the JR Tohoku Main Line. The rooms are Japanese-style rooms with 6 to 8 tatami mats, which is enough for two people. There are accommodation plans that include meals, but I recommend choosing the plan that includes breakfast and enjoying Tohoku delicacies at a nearby restaurant for dinner.

I have stayed here before. The room was spacious and clean. The interior had a cute atmosphere. I stayed in a twin room, but it also had a unit bath, so I was able to relax without worrying. There was a shared jacuzzi with a view, which was nice. The food was plentiful and delicious, and the sweets were also delicious.

Although it is a little independent guest cottages from Hiraizumi, there are many types of hot springs, so it is a great place for hot spring lovers. I stayed here after sightseeing in Hiraizumi, but it was a surprisingly long walk to Chusonji Temple, and I was unexpectedly tired, so the hot springs were soothing. We also had meals in our room, so we could relax and enjoy our meals, which was great.

This is a large, historic hotel in Akiu Onsen, with delicious food and great baths. There is a bath with natural hot spring water that leaves your skin feeling smooth. You can choose your food, from meat to seafood, including abalone. I had a relaxing, luxurious time.

Mizusawa is the third station from JR Hiraizumi Station, and is conveniently located just a five-minute walk from the station. We recommend the overnight stay with breakfast plan. Enjoy Tohoku cuisine around the hotel in the city center the night before. The next morning, have a leisurely breakfast and take the JR train to Hiraizumi, and you'll arrive at Konjikido in the morning.

Although it is a little independent guest cottages from Hiraizumi, how about staying at the Shidotaira Onsen hotel "Teru Shidotaira"? It is about 50 minutes by car. You can enjoy three different hot springs within the hotel. The glass-walled Tenkawa-no-Yu bath, with a total volume of 25 meters, is a masterpiece. The open-air rock bath where you can enjoy a view of the valley is also attractive.

The inn is located in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, in the Tohoku region. It is located in a Breathtaking view location where you can see the beautiful sea of Sanriku and Kinkasan Mountain. You can enjoy luxurious and delicious seafood from Sanriku to your heart's content. Although it is small, you can relax in the open-air bath with a sense of openness and the spacious indoor bath.

How about Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture, which is well known as one of the famous tourist destinations in Tohoku? This is a recommended inn among the inns in Matsushima, especially because you can see a beautiful garden and a panoramic view of Matsushima from your room. I stayed with my parents, and both they and I were satisfied with the hot springs, the food, and the service of the staff.