Ryusendo Onsen Hotel

💧Baths Drawn from the Same Source as a Cave's Underground Lake

Iwate · Iwaizumi Ryusendo Onsen Hotel (Ryu no Sumika)

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Baths Sharing the Waters of Ryusendo, One of Japan's Three Great Caves

• 💧Soft water drawn from the same source as Ryusendo's underground lakes, then heated
• 🛁An artificial hot spring (mildly alkaline, mineral-rich, pH 8.5) that helps with neuralgia, lower back pain, and fatigue
• 🚻A Japanese-style grand bath where the men's and women's noren curtains swap daily

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A Private 'Charcoal Bath' Lined with 480kg of Binchotan

• 🪵A private bath using 480kg of binchotan charcoal, clear and gentle on the skin
• 🌲Hinoki cypress walls add to the relaxing effect of this family bath
• ⏱️¥2,000 (tax included) per group for 45 minutes, reservations prioritized, open until 11:00 PM

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Two Saunas, Morning and Night

• 🔥In the men's bath: a high-heat dry sauna 3:00–11:00 PM, a mist sauna 5:30–10:00 AM
• 💨In the women's bath: a mist sauna 3:00–11:00 PM, a high-heat dry sauna 5:30–10:00 AM
• 🪑Two massage chairs (¥200 for 15 minutes) sit at the entrance to the grand bath

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Japanese and Japanese-Western Rooms Facing Mt. Ureira

• 🏯27 rooms in all — 25 Japanese-style and 2 Japanese-Western — in 6-, 8-, and 10-mat tatami layouts plus special Japanese-Western suites
• 🛏️The 3rd-floor twins were renovated in 2023 with beds on Ryukyu tatami, and the special rooms in 2025
• 📶All rooms are non-smoking with Wi-Fi; some include a private bathroom

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Cooking from the Sanriku Sea and the Mountains of Iwaizumi

• 🍶A kaiseki-style set of 10+ dishes from appetizer to dessert, using local seasonal ingredients
• 🥩An upgraded course adds local flavors like Iwate wagyu
• 🍱Options include the chef's choice Japanese set and a simple business-style set meal

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Autumn Only: Wild Matsutake from Iwaizumi

• 🍄Matsutake sourced from Iwaizumi, one of Japan's leading growing regions
• 🍲A full matsutake course of kama-rice, dobin-mushi broth, tempura, and soba
• 🍁The matsutake set meal is served only in autumn

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Breakfast with Iwaizumi Yogurt and Ryusendo Water Coffee

• 🥛All-you-can-eat Iwaizumi yogurt and milk, both internationally recognized
• ☕Coffee brewed with Ryusendo spring water from freshly ground beans is a guest favorite
• 🥗A balanced menu and salad bar round out the spread

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History as a National Health Resort, and Easy Access

• 🏨A hotel of 50 years' history, evolved from a former national health resort
• 🅿️Free flat parking for 49 vehicles (large buses included) and shuttle service (conditions apply)
• 🚌A 131-minute JR bus ride from Morioka Station to the Ryusendo Hotel-mae stop, then a 1-minute walk

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Two Saunas, Morning and Night

• 🔥In the men's bath: a high-heat dry sauna 3:00–11:00 PM, a mist sauna 5:30–10:00 AM
• 💨In the women's bath: a mist sauna 3:00–11:00 PM, a high-heat dry sauna 5:30–10:00 AM
• 🪑Two massage chairs (¥200 for 15 minutes) sit at the entrance to the grand bath

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Japanese and Japanese-Western Rooms Facing Mt. Ureira

• 🏯27 rooms in all — 25 Japanese-style and 2 Japanese-Western — in 6-, 8-, and 10-mat tatami layouts plus special Japanese-Western suites
• 🛏️The 3rd-floor twins were renovated in 2023 with beds on Ryukyu tatami, and the special rooms in 2025
• 📶All rooms are non-smoking with Wi-Fi; some include a private bathroom

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Baths heated from the same waters as Ryusendo, one of Japan's three great limestone caves, a private bath lined with 480kg of binchotan charcoal, and cuisine drawing on Iwaizumi's mountains and the Sanriku sea. Spend a quiet night deep in the mountains facing Mt. Ureira through the seasons.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 15:00 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 20:00

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ryusendo Onsen Hotel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Ryusendo Onsen Hotel located?

It is in Hanamaki · Iwate Shimohei-gun. Address: 48 Iwaizumi, Iwaizumi-cho, Shimohei-gun, Iwate.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩132,297 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.