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 - Other
- Spring quality] Simple hot spring
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