Yakushido Spa

♨️A jewel of a spring, watched over by Yakushi Nyorai

Iwate · Shugyoku no Yu Yakushido Onsen

1

The Jewel Bath and Its 19 Benefits

• ♨️A sodium chloride spring said to help with chronic skin conditions, joint pain and poor circulation
• 🌿Its composition is close to seawater, so skin stays soft long after the bath
• 🩹The high salt content is antiseptic, earning it the name the bath for wounds

2

A Natural Rock Garden Rotenburo

• 🪨A garden open-air bath framed by natural boulders, rare even within the prefecture
• 🍁Let the day go while watching nature change through the seasons
• 🛁Reached directly from the main indoor bath

3

Main Bath, Sauna and Electric Bath

• 🚻Two large, open bathing halls, one each for men and women
• 🔥A wood-lined sauna at around 92°C with a cold plunge
• ⚡A natural electric bath with a devoted following

4

Three Types of Rooms

• 🏯Main-building Japanese rooms of 8 to 12 mats, calm spaces to stretch out in
• 🛏️The Japanese-Western room, limited to one group per day, comes with its own special kaiseki
• 🏡Annex cottages have their own bathroom and separate washbasin, with meals and the hot spring in the main building

5

Oshu's Signature Flavors

• 🥩The Maesawa Beef Zukushi kaiseki, with sushi, steak and shabu-shabu
• 🦪An original course pairing Shirogane pork with live abalone grilled odoriyaki-style
• 🐟The Shiosai Wazen seafood course, generous with the catch of the season

6

Dining Room and Shop

• 🍽️Dishes that capture Oshu's four seasons, served in a quiet dining room
• 🛍️Browse regional specialties at the in-house shop
• 🍎Drinkable black vinegar apple is also sold by the vending corner next to the bath entrance

7

Where World Heritage Meets History

• 🏯A storied corner of Oshu Fujiwara country, on the way to Hiraizumi's Chusonji and Konjikido
• 🎬Fujiwara no Sato, a theme park recreating the Heian period, is nearby
• 🔭Mizusawa National Astronomical Observatory, observing since 1899, is open for visits

3

Main Bath, Sauna and Electric Bath

• 🚻Two large, open bathing halls, one each for men and women
• 🔥A wood-lined sauna at around 92°C with a cold plunge
• ⚡A natural electric bath with a devoted following

4

Three Types of Rooms

• 🏯Main-building Japanese rooms of 8 to 12 mats, calm spaces to stretch out in
• 🛏️The Japanese-Western room, limited to one group per day, comes with its own special kaiseki
• 🏡Annex cottages have their own bathroom and separate washbasin, with meals and the hot spring in the main building

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A sacred spring that welled up beside a hall dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai: that was the beginning of Yakushido Onsen. Take your time with a night in Oshu, where Maesawa beef meets the jewel of a bath.

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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.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Yakushido Spa?

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

Where is Yakushido Spa located?

It is in Hanamaki · Iwate Oshu. Address: 27 Yakushido, Sakurakawa, Mizusawa.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩236,370 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.