Yusen Shidate

A hot spring ryokan along the Toyosawa River, a Class A river that runs through the center of Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. Its elegant setting is known for views of a clear mountain stream just beyond the windows, and it’s highly rated as one of the area’s top Japanese-style resorts.

All 26 guest rooms come in a range of layouts, from suites with separate bedroom and tatami-style living areas, to Japanese-modern rooms with a private garden, to maisonette-style rooms on the top floor with great views. Every room includes a free-flowing open-air bath fed directly from the hot spring source, so you can enjoy a soothing stay with the feel of a private retreat.

Enjoy breakfast and dinner in a private dining room. Served from the open-kitchen counter are piping-hot dishes made with seasonal ingredients from the mountains and the sea, fresh off the grill or fryer. Savor Iwate’s unique local flavors to your heart’s content.

During your stay, enjoy tea and bar time in the airy lobby lounge overlooking the forest greenery. Unwind in whatever way suits you.