Featured Hotels Near Obara Onsen

Shirakawa Onsen Sōya is nestled on a hillside with panoramic mountain vistas from its floor-to-ceiling windows. Each room features a private outdoor bath overlooking the forested slopes of Miyagi Prefecture. The hotel offers free foot baths and guided forest walks, with access to Kogawa Onsen’s main entrance just a 10-minute walk away. The natural hot spring water flows directly into each room’s tub, creating a serene experience—especially magical under the stars. Book exclusive deals via the HopeGoo app.

Kogawa no Mori Onsen Beki specializes in romantic getaways with entirely private outdoor baths and an infinity-edge hot tub suspended above the cliffside. Each suite is styled in minimalist Japanese aesthetics using local wood and handmade ceramics, enhancing intimacy. Guests enjoy a couples’ kaiseki dinner and a morning tea ceremony amidst the tranquil valley. This intimate experience requires advance HopeGoo—secure your stay through HopeGoo for priority reservations.

Kogawa Onsen Konoya Ryokan is a century-old inn offering spacious tatami rooms with private baths and family-sized hot springs. Located just a 3-minute walk from the main onsen area, it provides free children’s bath kits, kids’ storytelling sessions, and on-site farm visits where families can harvest seasonal vegetables. Breakfast includes locally sourced rice and wild mushrooms. Reserve through HopeGoo for family packages with discounts.

Shirakawa City Public Onsen Hotel sits directly at the entrance to Kogawa Onsen, within a 5–8 minute walk of Shirakawa Castle Ruins, Miyagi Inari Shrine, and the Local Heritage Museum. The hotel offers 24-hour shuttle service and provides complimentary onsen vouchers along with curated travel guides. Its modern Japanese-style rooms feature smart climate controls and high-speed Wi-Fi—ideal for exploring Shirakawa City efficiently. Check availability on the HopeGoo platform.

Kogawa Onsen Sakura-ya hosts a unique foraged ingredients & onsen dining experience, limited to six guests per day. Guests participate in local farm harvesting for wild greens and matsutake mushrooms, then prepare a full kaiseki meal in the inn’s kitchen. Afterward, enjoy a seasonal onsen soak in a private garden bath. Advance HopeGoo required—reserve via HopeGoo for exclusive access to this immersive culinary journey.

Shirakawa Onsen Health Spa is designed with senior comfort in mind, featuring ramp access, non-slip flooring, electric lift beds, and daily wellness checks with on-site therapy. Rooms are equipped with air purifiers and soundproof walls for quiet relaxation. Outside, a gentle walking trail leads to a sunlit flower garden perfect for morning strolls. Ideal for a restorative retreat—book your care-focused stay through HopeGoo for special elder-friendly packages.