Matsukawa Onsen Kyounso

♨️A Hidden Bath Cradled in a Sulfur-Scented Primeval Forest

Iwate · Matsukawa Onsen Kyounso

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Source-Fed Sulfur Spring, Kakenagashi Style

• ♨️A simple hydrogen sulfide spring in Towada-Hachimantai National Park, flowing straight from the source
• 💧Clear at the source, the water turns milky white the instant it meets the air
• 🩺Said to benefit neuralgia, rheumatism, skin conditions, diabetes, and gynecological ailments

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The Four Seasons, Met at the Open-Air Bath

• 🌿A mixed-gender open-air bath ringed by primeval beech and oak forest
• 🪨Massive boulders scattered throughout give it a wild, rustic character
• ❄️Fresh spring greenery, deep summer green, and a snowy landscape — a different view each season

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Women-Only Open-Air Bath

• 🌙At night, the milky-white water seems to glow softly
• 🚻Indoor baths (men's and women's) plus outdoor baths (mixed-gender and women-only)
• 🤫Guests are asked to bathe quietly at night, out of consideration for others

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Home-Cooked Local Cuisine

• 🍲The signature dish is a clean, refined guinea fowl hotpot
• 🐟Made with local ingredients like ito char, iwana trout, and rainbow trout sashimi
• 🍁The spread changes with the seasons — wild mountain greens in spring, mushrooms in fall

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More Iwate Flavors to Add On

• 🥩Lean, red-meat Iwate Tankaku wagyu, griddle-grilled (from ¥1,980 per person)
• 🍶A specialty koshu (bone sake) infused with iwana trout, 2 go for ¥1,870
• 🍚The guinea fowl hotpot is served in a large pot for 2-3 people

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A Mountain Lodge Warmed by Wood

• 🛏️Also offers a Japanese-style twin in the main building renovated in 2024, and a spacious barrier-free Western twin
• 🏯Traditional Japanese-style rooms in the main building and annex, keeping their old-time character
• 🈂️A farmhouse-style mountain lodge heated throughout by onsen geothermal warmth

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A 100-Mat Banquet Hall and Shop

• 🎎A 100-mat great hall that seats up to 70
• 🛍️A shop selling rare local specialties, plus hands-on craft workshops
• 🅿️Free parking for 70 cars; the building has stairs but no elevator

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Nature Walks in Hachimantai

• 🌅Free guided morning nature walks at 6:30 AM through mid-October
• 🐉Trekking guidance to the early-summer sight of Hachimantai's 'Dragon Eye' (Kagaminuma)
• 🚌About 1 hour 50 minutes by bus from Morioka Station to Matsukawa Onsen

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Women-Only Open-Air Bath

• 🌙At night, the milky-white water seems to glow softly
• 🚻Indoor baths (men's and women's) plus outdoor baths (mixed-gender and women-only)
• 🤫Guests are asked to bathe quietly at night, out of consideration for others

4

Home-Cooked Local Cuisine

• 🍲The signature dish is a clean, refined guinea fowl hotpot
• 🐟Made with local ingredients like ito char, iwana trout, and rainbow trout sashimi
• 🍁The spread changes with the seasons — wild mountain greens in spring, mushrooms in fall

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Matsukawa Onsen Kyounso is a mountain lodge in the style of an old farmhouse, cradled in primeval beech and oak forest. Its source-fed sulfur open-air bath and home-cooked Iwate country fare wrap travelers' body and mind in warmth.

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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: 14:00 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 17:00

* 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 Matsukawa Onsen Kyounso?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Matsukawa Onsen Kyounso located?

It is in Hanamaki · Iwate Hachimantai. Address: Matsukawa onsen, Matsuoyoriki.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩277,981 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.