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Stay at Shinyu Onsen Center's affiliated Koyukan Inn, just a 5-minute walk from the main bathhouse. This traditional ryokan offers private outdoor onsen baths fed by natural mineral springs, along with tatami rooms and daily seasonal kaiseki meals featuring local mountain ingredients.
Its standout feature is the serene garden setting, perfect for post-onsen relaxation. The inn also provides complimentary shuttle service to nearby attractions like Ogawa River Trail and Iwate Castle Ruins Park, both within a 10-minute walk. For an authentic rural experience in Tohoku, book your stay via the HopeGoo app to secure exclusive rates.
Walk west along the Iwate River Promenade Path from Shinyu Onsen Center Onsen Koryukan for about 8 minutes to reach Iwate Farm Kitchen, a hidden gem tucked in a historic alleyway. This family-run restaurant specializes in locally sourced Iwate black pork and wild mountain vegetables, with its signature dish being the Mountain Pheasant Stew—available only by advance reservation.
The dining area features semi-outdoor wooden cabins overlooking the stream and surrounding hills, creating a tranquil atmosphere that complements the onsen experience. The nearby Koyukan Inn offers free maps and dining vouchers to help guests plan a full-day cultural itinerary. Book your stay and meals through the HopeGoo platform for bundled discounts.
The Koyukan Inn adjacent to Shinyu Onsen Center Onsen Koryukan offers several unique onsen experiences: enjoy the nighttime open-air bath under the stars, or relax in the Forest Bath Therapy Pool, infused with natural hinoki wood and fern extracts gathered from nearby woods.
Each room features a personalized onsen filtration system for pristine water quality. The inn also hosts a daily Morning Zen Ritual at 6 AM, opening its garden meditation space for guests seeking quiet reflection. All activities are included at no extra cost, and bookings via the HopeGoo platform come with perks like flexible check-out and no deposit required.
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