Yukotan no mori
8.4
Excellent(589 reviews)
Japan, 〒020-0585 Iwate, Iwate District, Shizukuishi, 町長 山猫沢３−６
+81 19-693-3600
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Hotel Description
Yukotan no mori, located in the serene Iwate District of Japan, is a peaceful hot spring hotel surrounded by lush forests and offering stunning views of Mount Iwate. Situated at 〒020-0585 Iwate, Iwate District, Shizukuishi, 町長 山猫沢３−６, the hotel is perfectly positioned for guests who wish to explore the natural beauty of the area. Only 5 km from Iwate Kogen Snow Park and 7 km from the historic Iwatesan Shrine, Yukotan no mori is an ideal retreat for nature lovers and those seeking a relaxing getaway in the Japanese countryside.
The hotel features simply furnished rooms, including some with traditional tatami floors, futons, and short-legged tables, creating a cozy, authentic Japanese atmosphere. Rooms are equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, air-conditioning, safes, tea-making facilities, and Wi-Fi access, ensuring guests have a comfortable and convenient stay. The peaceful ambiance of the rooms invites guests to unwind and enjoy a truly relaxing experience.
Guests can take advantage of the hotel's excellent on-site facilities, including a banquet hall for special events and meetings, a public bath, and an onsen with both indoor and outdoor soaking pools. The natural hot spring water offers soothing properties for ultimate relaxation. For families, the hotel provides a kids' play area, perfect for younger guests to enjoy. Breakfast and dinner are served in the streamlined dining room, where guests can enjoy delicious meals while taking in the spectacular mountain views.
Yukotan no mori offers excellent accessibility with free parking and easy access to key transportation routes. The hotel is a short 6-minute drive from Iwate Kogen Snow Park and just 12 minutes from Shizukuishi Ski Resort, making it a perfect base for winter sports enthusiasts. Public transport options are readily available, with nearby airports such as Iwate Hanamaki Airport located 56 minutes away by taxi, making it convenient for travelers.
Guests at the hotel will feel secure in the knowledge that health and safety measures are in place, ensuring a safe environment during their stay.
For those interested in exploring the area, there are plenty of nearby attractions. The Koiwai Farm, a large dairy farm with activities like horseback riding and delicious soft-serve ice cream, is just 17 minutes away by car. For those looking for a more challenging adventure, a hike to the summit of Mount Iwate, located 23 minutes from the hotel, provides breathtaking views. Additionally, the Iwate Kogen Snow Park and Shizukuishi Ski Resort offer excellent skiing and snowboarding opportunities during the winter months.
Guests can also enjoy the nearby dining options, with the hotel restaurant serving a range of delicious dishes. Other restaurants in the vicinity, such as those located near Iwate Kogen Snow Park, offer a variety of cuisines to suit different tastes. Whether you prefer a traditional Japanese meal, Western-style dishes, or international cuisine, there's something for everyone.
Yukotan no mori warmly invites guests to experience its exceptional amenities, tranquil surroundings, and exceptional hospitality, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking a relaxing and rejuvenating retreat in the heart of Japan's beautiful Iwate region.
The hotel features simply furnished rooms, including some with traditional tatami floors, futons, and short-legged tables, creating a cozy, authentic Japanese atmosphere. Rooms are equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, air-conditioning, safes, tea-making facilities, and Wi-Fi access, ensuring guests have a comfortable and convenient stay. The peaceful ambiance of the rooms invites guests to unwind and enjoy a truly relaxing experience.
Guests can take advantage of the hotel's excellent on-site facilities, including a banquet hall for special events and meetings, a public bath, and an onsen with both indoor and outdoor soaking pools. The natural hot spring water offers soothing properties for ultimate relaxation. For families, the hotel provides a kids' play area, perfect for younger guests to enjoy. Breakfast and dinner are served in the streamlined dining room, where guests can enjoy delicious meals while taking in the spectacular mountain views.
Yukotan no mori offers excellent accessibility with free parking and easy access to key transportation routes. The hotel is a short 6-minute drive from Iwate Kogen Snow Park and just 12 minutes from Shizukuishi Ski Resort, making it a perfect base for winter sports enthusiasts. Public transport options are readily available, with nearby airports such as Iwate Hanamaki Airport located 56 minutes away by taxi, making it convenient for travelers.
Guests at the hotel will feel secure in the knowledge that health and safety measures are in place, ensuring a safe environment during their stay.
For those interested in exploring the area, there are plenty of nearby attractions. The Koiwai Farm, a large dairy farm with activities like horseback riding and delicious soft-serve ice cream, is just 17 minutes away by car. For those looking for a more challenging adventure, a hike to the summit of Mount Iwate, located 23 minutes from the hotel, provides breathtaking views. Additionally, the Iwate Kogen Snow Park and Shizukuishi Ski Resort offer excellent skiing and snowboarding opportunities during the winter months.
Guests can also enjoy the nearby dining options, with the hotel restaurant serving a range of delicious dishes. Other restaurants in the vicinity, such as those located near Iwate Kogen Snow Park, offer a variety of cuisines to suit different tastes. Whether you prefer a traditional Japanese meal, Western-style dishes, or international cuisine, there's something for everyone.
Yukotan no mori warmly invites guests to experience its exceptional amenities, tranquil surroundings, and exceptional hospitality, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking a relaxing and rejuvenating retreat in the heart of Japan's beautiful Iwate region.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. 6 min drive to Iwate Kogen Snow Park
2. Guests praised the service
3. One of the few hotels in the area with a restaurant
4. Guests praised the breakfast
5. Traditional Japanese rooms with tatami floors and futons
6. Onsen with both indoor and outdoor soaking pools
7. Banquet hall for special events and meetings
8. Kid-friendly with a play area
9. Free parking and easy access to nearby ski resorts
10. Convenient location for exploring Mount Iwate and local attractions
7.2 Very Good
Location rating
Top sights
Koiwai Farm
17 min
Mount Iwate23 min
Shizukuishi Ski Resort12 min
Iwate Kogen Snow Park6 min
Ookama Onsen1 hr 7 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 7.2 |
| Nearest airport | Iwate Hanamaki Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 56 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Sun, Nov 17
Check-out: Mon, Nov 18
$214
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Location
Japan, 〒020-0585 Iwate, Iwate District, Shizukuishi, 町長 山猫沢３−６
Airports:
Ōdate-Noshiro Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 13 min
Akita Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 45 min
Iwate Hanamaki Airport
Taxi: 56 min
Nearby locations
7.2
Very Good Location
Featuring views of Mount Iwate, this relaxed hot spring hotel surrounded by forest is 5 km from Iwate Kogen Snow Park and 7 km from the Iwatesan Shrine.
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Activities
Banquet hall
Pets
No pets
Parking & transportation
Parking
Transfer
Services
Front desk
Public bath
Public bath
Onsen
Open air bath
Accessibility
Accessible
Wheelchair rental
Food & drink
Restaurant
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
Air conditioning
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
8.4
96 reviews
Wonderful
47
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33
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4
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渋谷TANE
3/5
Please note that day trip baths are not open on Thursdays.
勝
4/5
You have to walk a little from the parking lot, so it's inconvenient for customers with walking disabilities.The smell of wood is 700 yen for adults.♨It's not a continuous flow, it's a circulation 😭There is no heated water sauna.There are 10 washing areas with shampoo, body soap, and locker hair dryers! You can go outside through the sliding door or directly from the bathtub! Be careful of horseflies in the open-air bath ⚠️ It's in the mountains, so there are a lot of them! You can also eat!
ハナハナ
5/5
It's been a long time since I've been here. The bath and room on the 4th floor overlooking the green mountains were very comfortable. The main bath was under construction, so we were able to stay at a low price.The room was well-cleaned.
Cibby Pulikkaseril
5/5
Stayed here as part of a martial arts tour in Japan, and we stayed here on our last night in Morioka. Great hotel, refined and comfortable, with excellent service. I loved our family room, which had beds for the parents, and tatami beds for the kids. We had a big feast and the food was great, breakfast was great. Spectacular location!
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
いなかの奥様
5/5
This is a very good hot spring inn.Even in the Reiwa era, there are almost no hot spring inns that have rooms for people with disabilities who use wheelchairs, but this hot spring has a barrier-free room and a free private bath exclusively for people with disabilities, so it's very nice. Thank you for your help.The barrier-free room is spacious with a triple bed, and the toilet entrance is also spacious enough with a sliding door.I'm a little disappointed that the last time I stayed, the barrier-free room had a hardwood floor, so it was easy to move around in a wheelchair, but this time, the floor was made of jutan, so it wasn't as easy to move around in a wheelchair.This may be difficult to notice unless you are a wheelchair user.The sink was also wheelchair accessible, but it wasn't deep enough so even if I sat in the wheelchair and brushed my teeth, I couldn't reach my face into the sink.The food was very delicious both dinner and breakfast. The children's dinner was also luxurious.It is very popular as a day-trip hot spring, but day-trippers close at 4:00 pm, so overnight guests can take a leisurely bath afterwards.The hospitality of all the staff was very good, and I would like to come stay again.thank you very much.
von inu
3/5
It's really sad that day trip baths for children now cost 400 yen.
空
5/5
Outdoor bath in the snow is the bestThe rooftop bath was also nice.I came here for the first time in a whileIt felt good 🤗Today, for the first time in a while, a man and a womanIt was replacedSometimes it's nice to have a different open air 😉 It's closed from April to August for renovations!
食べ人
3/5
It's not far from Morioka city, and it's a very quiet and nice place.The bath was also pleasant, and the open-air bath had just the right amount of water so you could stay in it forever.The rest area was clean and the food looked delicious.
saya
4/5
It is about 30 minutes by car from the Takizawa Interchange at the foot of Mt. Iwate. There are no convenience stores along the way, so if you want to buy something, prepare early. The shop's shop is small and doesn't sell alcohol or snacks. Daily necessities too.There are many regular day trip bathers, and I think it's popular even though it's in the mountains. So I went to the hot springs and found out. The water has a slightly slippery feel and is very warm ♨️ The quality of the spring water is good and the open-air bath is also good. No sauna. There is a rotating system for men and women, and one of the open-air baths is cold in winter because there is a little movement outside. But it's also fun.You can also see the sea of clouds in the morning from the observation bath exclusively for guests.Unfortunately, there are almost no amenities. I have lotion and milky lotion, but I don't have the usual heel rubs, skin exfoliators, body creams, or hair brushes. Honestly speaking, I wish it was a better dryer.The room is large and comfortable. It was a central air conditioner type, and the inside of the building was quite warm, so I turned off the air conditioning because it was too hot in the room. By the way, it's a samue, not a yukata.There is a Sharp humidifier and air freshener. I was told to call the front desk to refill the water in the humidifier tank, but I steadily refilled it with a cup in the room.The food was plentiful, delicious and filling. Beer is 750 yen for a medium mug. I ordered 3 bottles of sake to compare and enjoyed it.It's close to Koiwai Farm, so even after seeing the illuminations at night, we were able to arrive in time for dinner.There's a buffet in the morning, not a lot of variety, but enough. Iwaizumi yogurt was exquisite.This is one of the accommodations that I would definitely recommend.
Timothy Ward
4/5
Really beautiful and peaceful hotel in a forest setting that's reasonably priced and near all Shizukuishi ski resorts. It's now on my short list of favorite hotels.
Room 5
Service 4
Location4
新貴
4/5
Used for day trip hot springs.The distance from the parking lot to the entrance is a bit unsatisfactory.The inside was very well maintained, especially the windows overlooking the forest!It seems to be located on a small hill, and there are many stairs inside the building. It may be inconvenient for people with disabilities.It would have been nice to be able to take an elevator or something and enjoy it on a unified floor.
Joe
4/5
2023.10.28 Use day trip hot spring.Adult 700 yenThe special feature of this hot spring is that it is a hot spring that blends completely into the forest, and the building itself is based on wood, allowing you to feel the fullness of nature.・There is a cypress bath and a rock bath, and the men's bath on this day was a cypress bath.・Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap provided.Judging by the lathering of the shampoo and the appearance of the container, I don't think it's of the lowest quality.・There are 3 hair dryers.● Points that caught my attention・The spring quality is said to be ``sulfur-containing sodium-hydrogen carbonate/chloride spring (hypotonic - weakly alkaline - high temperature spring),'' but to me it smells like chlorine and feels like a hot spring. I didn't.- Not all of the showers are handle-type, and there are also button-type showers, so I would like them to be unified with handle-type showers.・A note stating that ``It takes about 60 to 100 seconds for hot water (for showers, etc.) to come out.''・The temperature of the water in some showers was unstable, and the hot water suddenly came out instantly, causing me to scream. If you think it's not working, try another shower.・There is a locker for valuables in the changing room, and you don't need coins, but it's a small locker so it's difficult to put things like backpacks in there.
小泉良和
4/5
A stylish hotel in the forest. There is also a day trip hot spring facility nearby, which you can use from inside!
繁樹
4/5
Used as a day trip hot spring in mid-October.The wooden interior has a stylish feel and doesn't feel like a hidden hot spring.A stove was used in the changing room.Amenities were normally available.It was a men's bath, but there was also a bed for changing diapers, which I appreciated.We recommend the open-air bath.There was a notice in the changing room of the open-air bath."There has been a report of a bear sighting. Please ring the bear bell before entering." "We are playing a radio broadcast."In a different sense, it feels like a hidden hot spring, and it explodes lolI timidly opened the sliding door.The feeling of "open-air bath in the forest" is perfect!It was the location. The water was hot and felt great.There was a bear wire attached to keep it inconspicuous, so you can bathe with peace of mind.
style mrok
5/5
I like how it always feels clean
てるみな
5/5
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the sudden schedule change, but we are grateful for your sincere support. I would like to use it again.
羽柴碧
4/5
The bathroom is always clean. The water is plentiful and clean. Since it's in the mountains, it's unavoidable that there will be insects, but the basic facilities are kept clean and it's a stable day-trip bathing facility. I've never stayed there, but I think it's worth a try.The cafeteria in the day-use building was mediocre. However, soba noodles are not very tasty when warm. . . The coldness is ok though (lol)Long time no visit. It's been about 3 years, but it seems that day trip bathing is now 700 yen. The quality of the spring water is decent, but this time I felt it was a little warmer. Although it wasn't crowded, there were bees in the open-air bath (lol) due to seasonal factors.It appears that the cafeteria, which was temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, has reopened.
福澤信昭
5/5
Enjoy a quiet and relaxing hot spring bathFood is good and prices are reasonable
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Trek68629616783
5/5
I used it on a driving trip around Mt. Hachimantai Iwate. ||My wife seemed to really like the cute name "Yukotan" and was able to arrange a room for us even though we made a last-minute reservation. …
TERUさん
5/5
I used it the weekend after Golden Week. I had a relaxing time including bathing and eating.