Morioka Tsunagi Onsen

Morioka City

Central Iwate

Sightseeing Spots Nature / Scenery

A hot spring that is popular as the inner parlor of Morioka.
It is said that the name ``Tsunagi'' came from the fact that a long time ago, Minamoto no Yoshiie would tie his beloved horse here to rest.
Inns and hotels are lined up overlooking Lake Gosho, which was created by damming the Shizukuishi River.
Nearby are Morioka Handmade Village, Koiwai Farm, and the area around Gosho Lake where families can enjoy nature to the fullest.

Location: 89 Tateichi, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, 020-0055
Closed: Every Wednesday, 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of every month
Inquiries: Phone number: 019-689-2109
FAX number: 019-689-2391
(Morioka Tsunagi Onsen Tourism Association)
Website: https://tsunagionsen.com/index.html

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Central Iwate

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Morioka City

Central Iwate

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Morioka City

Central Iwate

Nature / Scenery