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Kyounso — Matsukawa Onsen, Hachimantai
Nestled in primeval forest,
the milky sulfur spring
Matsukawa Onsen, Hachimantai, Iwate.
Tucked in a beech-forest valley
within Towada-Hachimantai National Park,
Kyounso stands in quiet serenity.
Milky sulfur spring water rising from the earth,
and seasonal cuisine crafted from mountain bounty.
Here, time flows gently —
that is the true luxury.
The Matsukawa spring is a rich, milky sulfur hot spring. In the open-air onsen, fed directly from the source, you can gaze at the surrounding primeval forest through the seasons and feel the earth's gift on your skin. The indoor and open-air onsen each offer their own distinct character.
We prepare seasonal dishes centered on Iwate's mountain vegetables, river fish, and local ingredients. Warm yourself from the inside with the honest flavors of the region.
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We offer four room types: main-building Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-style twins, a spacious barrier-free Western twin in the main building, and annex Japanese-style rooms. Each type comes in several sizes, which you can choose when booking.
Check-in 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (last check-in 7:00 PM)
Check-out 10:00 AM
* Curfew 9:00 PM
* If you will arrive after 7:00 PM, please be sure to call us after booking.
Our hot spring is a hydrogen-sulfide spring, which can corrode metal.
For this reason, we keep our electrical and plumbing fixtures to the minimum necessary.
We appreciate your understanding for any inconvenience this may cause.
Dinner 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (served in your room)
Choose your main dish from guinea fowl hot pot, Tankaku beef ceramic-plate grill, or Tankaku beef hot pot.
Breakfast 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM (banquet hall)
Includes morning coffee service
Please check rates and availability on the reservation page.
* An onsen tax of ¥150 per person is charged separately.
Main onsen: 2-in-1 shampoo-conditioner, body soap, bar soap
* Hair dryers are available on loan at the front desk
There is no elevator.
If stairs are difficult for you, please request a room on the 1st floor of the main building.
Outside calls cannot be made from guest rooms.
Please use the public phone in the 1st-floor lobby.
Our staff are available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, except in emergencies.
7–5 days before … 10%
4–3 days before … 30%
2 days before – the day before … 60%
Same day … 100%
No-show … 100%
* Fees apply from 7 days before your stay
Check availability and book
through our official reservation system
Booking through our official website gives you the best rate
Partner services to enrich your stay — furusato nozei (hometown tax donation) programs, special campaigns, and Hachimantai-area transport information.
* Note: the Iwate Tabiwari discount does not apply to direct bookings made through our official website or by phone.
WorkshopHeld occasionally
Make your own original wreath with dried gentian (rindo) flowers.
Instructor NOAH｜Reservations Book by 3 days in advance｜Fee ¥3,000 (materials included)｜Duration About 2 hours
※Hachimantai is Japan’s top producer of gentian flowers
For schedules and reservations, please contact us by phone.TEL 0195-78-2256
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM (last check-in 7:00 PM), and check-out is at 10:00 AM. If you will arrive after 7:00 PM, please be sure to call us after booking. The curfew is 9:00 PM. Our staff are available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, except in emergencies.
About 20 minutes from the Matsuo-Hachimantai IC on the Tohoku Expressway via Prefectural Route 23. From November to April, studless snow tires and a 4WD vehicle are required.
Yes, free parking is available and no reservation is needed. From November to April, studless snow tires and a 4WD vehicle are required due to snow.
From JR Morioka Station, take the Iwate Kenpoku Bus bound for Matsukawa Onsen (about 110 minutes); the Matsukawa Onsen bus stop is within our grounds. Buses leave from stop No. 3 at the station’s East Exit only twice a day (12:12 and 13:42), so please check the timetable in advance.
No, we do not offer a shuttle service. By local bus, the Matsukawa Onsen bus stop is within our grounds; by car, it is about 20 minutes from the Matsuo-Hachimantai IC on the Tohoku Expressway.
Yes. Hours are 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM (last entry 6:00 PM); admission is 700 yen for adults and 350 yen for children (age 5 to elementary school). A rest plan with access to the banquet hall is also available (10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 900 yen for adults and 500 yen for children, onsen admission included). Lunch can be ordered only by banquet-hall rest guests and must be ordered at the front desk by 11:00 AM (phone reservations are not accepted). Note that the onsen is closed on certain days, so please check before visiting. See our day-use onsen page (https://kyounso.jp/en/higaeri) for details.
Our onsen is a simple hydrogen-sulfide spring, flowing directly from the source (kakenagashi). Overnight guests may use the onsen 24 hours a day; day-trip visitors are limited to 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM (last entry 6:00 PM). We have indoor onsen (men’s and women’s) and open-air onsen (mixed and women-only).
Yes. Guests with tattoos are welcome to use all of our onsen, and there is no need to cover them with stickers or patches.
Yes, 2-in-1 shampoo-conditioner, body soap, and bar soap are provided in the bathing areas.
No. Because the strong sulfur content of our hot spring makes it impossible to install boiler equipment, there are no showers. Instead, a wooden trough is kept filled with hot spring water; please scoop from it to rinse yourself off.
Yes, face towels are sold for 300 yen and bath towels can be rented for 200 yen. For overnight guests, towels and bath towels are provided in your room.
You can choose from guinea fowl hot pot, Tankaku beef ceramic-plate grill, or Tankaku beef hot pot. Dinner is served in your room between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
Dinner is served in your room between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Breakfast is served in the banquet hall from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available.
Yes, credit cards are accepted.
Cancellation fees apply from 7 days before your stay: 10% for 7 to 5 days before, 30% for 4 to 3 days before, 60% for 2 days before to the day before, and 100% for same-day cancellations and no-shows.
No, there is no elevator. If stairs are difficult for you, please request a room on the 1st floor of the main building when you book. Please note that the number of such rooms is limited, so we may not always be able to accommodate your request.
All guest rooms are non-smoking. If you wish to smoke, please use the smoking area provided in a shared space inside the building.
Our hot spring is a hydrogen-sulfide spring, which can corrode metal. For this reason, we keep our electrical and plumbing fixtures to the minimum necessary. We appreciate your understanding for any inconvenience this may cause.