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Matsuo Village - Hachimantai Hot Springs
This comparatively new hot springs
area is surrounded by lush nature and fed by the
waters from the Matsukawa Geothermal Power Plant.
Featuring a number of unique hot springs, as well
as hotels, inns, and vacation homes galore, the
area has become a major tourist base for the area
around Hachimantai and Mt. Iwate.
Access: 15 mins by car from Tohoku Expwy
Matsuo-Hachimantai IC
Information: Matsuo-Hachimantai Tourism Assoc.
0195-78-3500
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Morioka City - Tsunagi Hot Springs
Giant, modern hotels and cozy
Japanese inns are lined up around manmade Lake
Goshoko. Just a short drive from both Morioka and
Koiwai Farm, the Tsunagi area is full of tourist
facilities, making it highly popular among
travelers.
Access: 40 mins by car from Morioka Sta.
Information: Tsunagi Onsen Tourism Assoc.
019-689-2109
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Shizukuishi Town - Oshuku Hot Springs
The Oshuku Hot Springs complex
lines the Oshukugawa River flowing down from
Hachimantai. Oshuku's waters are renowned for their
healing power, and are especially effective on
surface wounds such as cuts and burns.
Access: 1 hr by car from Morioka Sta.
Information: Oshuku Onsen Tourism Assoc.
019-695-2209
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Ichinoseki City - Ichinoseki Hot Springs
From long-beloved healing springs
to recently discovered new favorites, Ichinoseki's
hot springs show great variation and color. Relax
both body and mind in these rich, abundant
waters.
Access: 30 mins by car from Ichinoseki Sta.
Information: Ichinoseki Tourism Assoc.
0191-23-2350
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Ashiro Town - Shin Appi Hot Spring
Located only a few minutes from Ashiro IC,
this saline hot spring has a salt concentration more than
twice that of ocean water. Try out this intriguingly different
spring, rare even in Japan.
Access: 5 mins by car from Tohoku Expwy Ashiro IC
Information: Ashiro Tourism Assoc. 0195-72-2668
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Hanamaki City - Hanamaki Hot Springs
Located in a prefectural nature park at the
foot of the Ou Mountains to the west of the city, Hanamaki
Hot Springs is an area of great seasonal beauty. The twelve
hot spring facilities here make up one of Tohoku’s
largest and most enjoyable hot spring resorts. Hanamaki has
for centuries been a healing spot, and continues to offer
a relaxed and relaxing atmosphere to relax, unwind, and soak
away your troubles.
Access: 25 to 40 mins by bus from Hanamaki Sta
Information: Hanamaki Tourism Assoc. 0198-24-2111
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