Kindaichi Hot Spring Village

Ninohe City

Northern Iwate

    Kindaichi hot spring village has a history of more than 1,000 years and is said to be where Ainu great chief Aterui took a bath. During the Edo period, it was a designated spa for the Nanbu domain and was called ``Samurai no Yu.'' It attracts attention from all over the country as the setting for the famous Zashikiwarashi legend, and many tourists come from far and wide. There are many attractions in the surrounding area, including Tendaiji Temple, Kunohe Castle ruins, and Masen Gorge.

    Hot spring facilities and services
    Day-trip Bathing Available Directly Sourced Onsen
    residence/location
    028-5711 Kindaichi, Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture
    Access
    Route 1: Ninohe Station → [5 min. by local train] Kindaichi Onsen Station → [20 min. on foot] Kindaichi Onsenkyo

    Route 2: Ichinohe IC → [20 min. by car] Kindaichi Onsenkyo
    Inquiries
    Kindaichi Onsen Tourism and Ryokan Information Center
    TEL.0195-27-2540

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