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.

福島県の北部にある裏磐梯の紅葉は、目を見張るような美しさですよ。おすすめのホテルは、「裏磐梯レイクリゾート 迎賓館」です。湖面に映り込んだ真っ赤に染まる山々は、目を見張るような綺麗さです。館内はラグジュアリーな内装で数々の美術品・芸術品が展示されています。紅葉の風景の中の露天風呂は最高です。

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.

This is Ryokan (Japanese inn) in Iwate, located right next to the scenic Genbikei Gorge. The hot spring has a large indoor bath and an open-air bath. It is a natural hot spring, and the bathtub made of cypress is recommended. The food was delicious, including Iwate's famous Maesawa beef and seafood from Sanriku. At Genbikei Gorge, you can also enjoy cuckoo dumplings, which are delivered on a string stretched across the river.

Located along the Okawa Valley in Fukushima, this inn allows you to encounter extraordinary and luxurious sounds, such as the murmuring of a clear stream, the chirping of birds, and the gentle rustling of the breeze. The hot spring is a natural 100% natural hot spring, and you can relax and heal your body and mind by soaking in the hot spring while looking down at the valley. The indoor bath floor is entirely made of tatami mats, which are soft and comfortable to the touch. The meals are exquisite kaiseki meals made with local seasonal ingredients. This inn combines hot springs, fine food, and beautiful scenery, so you're sure to have a wonderful trip.

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.

How about Osawa Onsen in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture? There are a total of seven baths on one site. The open-air bath, open-air bath, and private baths all have different atmospheres, so I was able to enjoy the hot springs to the fullest. Dinner is served in the room at your leisure, and of course it's delicious. The view of the mountain stream from the room is also very relaxing.

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 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.

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.

This inn is located a 15-minute taxi ride from Hanamaki Airport in Iwate Prefecture. You can enjoy the open-air rock bath with simple hot spring water and the open-air cypress bath in the adjacent hotel. The hot spring water has high-quality spring water and will soothe your travel fatigue. The Buffet features a variety of Japanese, Western and seasonal dishes using seasonal ingredients, as well as a variety of local sake. There are also plenty of desserts to choose from after the meal, including 10 types of ice cream. You can choose from twin, triple and Japanese-style rooms. The price plan was reasonably priced.

This is Ryokan (Japanese inn) with a natural 100% natural hot spring in Zao Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, a famous hot spring in the Tohoku region. The rooms were calming Japanese-style rooms, so we were able to relax. The food was delicious, with juicy Yamagata beef and dishes made with local rice and ingredients such as "Haenuki" and "Tsuyahime". We also had Zao beef steak. The hot spring has three private baths, so it is recommended for family stays. The indoor bath is also spacious.