Osawa Onsen

At Osawa Onsen, you can enjoy a total of six unique baths. First, "Osawa no Yu" is known for its mixed-gender outdoor bath and retains an old-fashioned atmosphere. The scenery along the Toyosawa River is breathtaking, and both men and women can enjoy it. However, a special time is set aside for women, and from 8:00 to 9:00 pm, it is reserved for women only (canceled during the summer and when midges are present). During this time, women can enjoy the bath without any hesitation, so please take advantage of it. Next, "Kawabe no Yu" is a women-only outdoor bath. You can bathe while enjoying the view of the Toyosawa River, and the atmosphere of the secluded hot spring surrounded by nature is charming. However, please check in advance as it may not be available during the cold winter months. Lastly, "Yakushi no Yu" is a separate indoor bath for men and women, with a retro atmosphere. You can slowly warm your body in the tiled bath with a source of flowing hot spring water. With the tour of Osawa Onsen's baths, you can enjoy different atmospheres and healing in each bath. Please relax and soak in the comfortable hot springs to heal your daily fatigue!

At Osawa Onsen, you can enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional inn from days gone by. When you open the door to the hot spring inn, you'll find yourself in a space that feels like a completely different world. The luster of the well-worn wood and antique furnishings are arranged throughout the space. From the reception area to the guest lounge where people gather for healing, you can hear the sound of laughter. It's a place that literary figures such as Kenji Miyazawa and Kotaro Takamura loved from the bottom of their hearts, and the warm atmosphere where people's hearts connect with each other still lingers. Here, time flows slowly and gently, and a sense of nostalgia is engraved in every moment. At Osawa Onsen, you can enjoy a healing trip while feeling the charm and tradition of a bygone era. Please take a moment to relax and immerse yourself in the nostalgic atmosphere of this hot spring resort!

At Osawa Onsen, you can enjoy the gentle flavors of the seasons in traditional inn cuisine. We carefully select the blessings of the local land and provide dishes with all our heart. The dishes, which make use of ingredients and cooking methods that change with the seasons, are truly a story of taste. From the first bite to the lingering aftertaste, you will feel a pleasant joy. The cuisine served at Osawa Onsen's inns uses seasonal ingredients that teach us about the changing seasons. You can enjoy a healthy meal while savoring the flavors and colors of each season. The rich flavors and nutritional value of ingredients grown in the great outdoors will fill your heart and body. Dining in this hot spring area will be a special once-in-a-lifetime experience to remember. Meeting seasonal ingredients will make your stay at Osawa Onsen even more special. Please enjoy the gentle flavors of the seasons in traditional inn cuisine at Osawa Onsen!

At Osawa Onsen, you can fully enjoy the beauty of nature for every season. In the spring, the pure air and gentle breeze are pleasant, and it's the season when new greenery begins to sprout. Along with the awakening of nature, it heals your heart with the rich greenery of the hot spring area. In the summer, a refreshing breeze blows, and the murmuring of the stream and the lush mountains create a cool landscape. You can forget the heat and feel the blessings of nature while soaking in the hot spring. In the autumn, the leaves begin to color beautifully. The mountains around Osawa Onsen are dyed in five colors, and a picturesque landscape spreads out. You can spend a relaxing time in the hot spring while admiring the beautiful autumn leaves. In the winter, a snowscape like a sumi-e painting spreads out. The snow-covered mountains and the murmuring of the river create a silent and fantastical landscape. You can enjoy the white world of winter while soaking in the hot spring. The four seasons of Osawa Onsen continue to hold an unchanging beauty even in changing times. The murmuring of the Toyosawa River and the natural scenery will heal your heart, and you can spend a peaceful time. Please enjoy your stay at Osawa Onsen while feeling the beauty of nature for every season!

The Kotaro Takamura Memorial Museum and Takamura Yosano Memorial Museum, located near Osawa Onsen, are facilities related to Kotaro Takamura, known as a sculptor and poet. The Kotaro Takamura Memorial Museum displays representative works of Takamura as a sculptor and materials left behind during his seven years in Hanamaki. Sculptures such as "Hand" and "Maiden Statue - Medium Prototype" are exhibited in Exhibition Room 1, while materials such as Takamura's calligraphy and original manuscripts, and Chieko's paper paintings are exhibited in Exhibition Room 2. Visitors can feel Takamura's worldview. Takamura Yosano Memorial Museum is a cabin where Takamura spent his last seven and a half years. In 1945, Takamura evacuated to the Miyazawa family in Hanamaki City through his connection with Kenji Miyazawa, but the Miyazawa family was destroyed by an air raid, so he moved to the Ota-mura Yamaguchi district with the cooperation of local people. He lived a contemplative life in the mountain villa and devoted himself to poetry and calligraphy until he left in 1952. Some of his calligraphy is exhibited in the Kotaro Takamura Memorial Museum. The building where he lived for seven years in the mountains was a small cabin, but after Takamura's death, a protective cover was built by local villagers, and a second protective cover made of steel was added, resulting in its current form. These facilities allow visitors to experience Takamura's life and art and enjoy a journey following in his footsteps!