Matsurube Onsen Kamikura

🌿A retreat at the gods' hidden hot spring

Iwate · Matsurube Onsen Kamikura

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Bihada no Yu: Matsurube Onsen

• ♨️A sodium-calcium sulfate spring, long known as the 'bath for wounds'
• 💧A mildly alkaline spring at pH 8.6 that gently exfoliates, earning its name as a 'beauty-skin bath'
• 🌲Spring water at 43.8°C, in a forest-ringed open-air bath that combines onsen and forest bathing

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Gensen Kakenagashi: The Open-Air Bath

• 🛁Both the main bath and the open-air bath run on kakenagashi spring water (with circulation as backup)
• 🌸The sodium-calcium sulfate water keeps you warm long after bathing
• 🕚Day-use bathing is also available (main bath 11:00–15:00)

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Japanese-French Local Gastronomy

• 🍽️Japanese-French cuisine that dresses ingredients from the foothills of Mount Kurikoma in French technique
• 🥩The signature course's centerpiece is roasted Kanzaki beef leg
• 🌾Seasonal course menus built around Japanese seasonings like miso and soy sauce

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Grand Chef SHOTA

• 👨‍🍳Executive Chef SHOTA paints the region onto every plate
• 🚜He visits producers himself to hand-pick each day's ingredients
• 🥂Three dinner courses: Grand Maison, Signature, and Standard

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Kisetsu no Meguri: Seven Rooms

• 🏯Seven distinctive rooms themed after spring, summer, autumn, and winter
• ☁️The special room 'Kumoi' comes with its own private tub (not spring-fed)
• 🎨Each room tells its own story through traditional Japanese color names and kimono patterns

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In-House Facilities: Spaces Filled With the Scent of Wood

• 🪵A warm, open lobby and lounge finished in natural wood
• 👘A 'KIMONO Connect' corner for easy kimono experiences
• 🍵A drink corner open 7:00–22:00 and a live-kitchen restaurant

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The Foothills of Mount Kurikoma: Nature Through the Seasons

• 🍁In autumn, Mount Kurikoma's foliage earns the name 'the gods' carpet'
• 🚣Boat rides through Geibikei Gorge and nearby Genbikei Valley
• ⛩️About 35 minutes by car to Chusonji Temple, part of the Hiraizumi World Heritage site

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Access

• 🚌Take the bus from Ichinoseki Station and get off at Matsurube, 3 minutes on foot
• 🚗About 30 minutes by car from the Hiraizumi IC
• ❄️In winter, nearby Matsurube Snowland ski resort is available

A beauty-skin bath long called the gods' hidden hot spring, and Japanese-French cuisine built from the foothills of Mount Kurikoma. At this quiet 7-room retreat, where the seasons turn in perfect beauty, restore body and mind with every deep breath.

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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.

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

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 18:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Matsurube Onsen Kamikura?

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

Where is Matsurube Onsen Kamikura located?

It is in Hanamaki · Iwate Ichinoseki. Address: 32 Matsurube, Genbicho.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩543,777 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.