Obonai Ryokan

♨️380 years since the spring opened — the Tama no Yu where samurai once bathed

Iwate · Obonai Ryokan

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Iwate's Famed Spring, Samurai no Yu

• ♨️Fed by Tama no Yu, a storied source in Kintaichi Onsen that has flowed for 380 years
• 🛁A natural hot-spring grand bath split into Samurai no Yu for men and Okame no Yu for women
• 🌿A mildly alkaline simple spring said to help with atopic dermatitis, eczema, rheumatism, and neuralgia

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A History as an Officially Designated Toji Retreat

• 🏯Said to have opened in the Edo period's Kan'ei 3, designated as a toji retreat by the Nanbu Domain
• ⚔️Legend tells of warriors healing wounds of battle in these waters — hence the name Samurai no Yu
• 🕰️The old wing, built in the early Showa era, still bears the craftsmanship of that time

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Tatami Rooms

• 🏮Thirteen Japanese-style tatami rooms in all
• 🛌Rooms have no private bath or toilet; guests use the grand bath and shared facilities
• 📺Each room comes with a TV, individual heating and cooling, an electric kettle, and tea set

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Local Cuisine from the Kitchen, Served by the Hearth

• 🐟Local dishes built from fresh seafood delicacies and wholesome vegetables and grains
• 🔥Fish skewered and grilled over the irori hearth, part of a simple country table
• 🍤A carefully prepared table featuring the kitchen's skill, from tempura on down

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A Table of Local Ingredients

• 🥢Seasonal dishes drawing on ingredients grown by local farmers
• 🍲Taste hittsumi nabe, a local hot pot simmered in chicken and dried-sardine broth

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Facilities & Access

• 🚌About a 7-minute bus ride from Kintaichi-Onsen Station on the IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway
• 🅿️Free parking for 30 cars (no reservation needed), alongside a grand bath, banquet hall, and karaoke
• 🕓Check-in at 4:00 PM, check-out at 10:00 AM — a hot-spring inn run by a seafood merchant

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Tatami Rooms

• 🏮Thirteen Japanese-style tatami rooms in all
• 🛌Rooms have no private bath or toilet; guests use the grand bath and shared facilities
• 📺Each room comes with a TV, individual heating and cooling, an electric kettle, and tea set

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Local Cuisine from the Kitchen, Served by the Hearth

• 🐟Local dishes built from fresh seafood delicacies and wholesome vegetables and grains
• 🔥Fish skewered and grilled over the irori hearth, part of a simple country table
• 🍤A carefully prepared table featuring the kitchen's skill, from tempura on down

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A place where the gentle, mildly alkaline waters of the 380-year-old Tama no Yu meet a local table set with regional ingredients by the kitchen's own hands. Feel the charm of an old country inn in Kintaichi Onsen, hometown of the zashiki-warashi.

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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: 16:00 · 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 Obonai Ryokan?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Obonai Ryokan located?

It is in Hanamaki · Iwate Ninohe. Address: 43-5 Yuda Kintaichi.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩464,674 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.