【Morioka, Iwate】Tsunagi Onsen Shikitei

Located in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, ‘Tsunagi Onsen Shikitei’ combines the natural beauty of the seasons with traditional Japanese hospitality. Located in a corner of Tsunagi Onsen Village, about 30 minutes by car from the center of Morioka City, it offers tranquility and healing to visitors. Shikitei is surrounded by nature in a quiet environment and offers beautiful views of the lakeside.

The ryokan has an abundance of hot spring water, and guests can relax their body and soul in the hot spring baths, which are free flowing from the source. Shikitei also offers Japanese-style guest rooms and special rooms with open-air baths for a luxurious stay.

In addition, the restaurant boasts cuisine that uses fresh local ingredients and offers kaiseki cuisine that allows you to enjoy the flavors of each season. Suitable for families, couples, and solo travelers, the inn boasts service quality and facilities that will satisfy everyone.

Concept

“We want you to enjoy the delicacies of Iwate in spring, summer, fall, and winter.”

Surrounded by the seafood of Sanriku and the mountains of Tohoku, Tsunagi Onsen Shikitei offers monthly kaiseki meals decorated with the consideration of the season at that time. In addition to the cuisine, Shikitei is designed to make the most of the beautiful scenery of each season, so that guests can enjoy the changes in nature from season to season. In particular, the Japanese decorations and gardens throughout the hotel provide a sense of tranquility and convey the visitors the deep appeal of Japanese culture.

The inn is also proud of its hot springs. The temperature of the hot spring water is exquisitely changed according to the season, and the heartwarming environment is created in order to make guests feel at home for as long as possible. The warm hospitality and attentive service will make all visitors feel relaxed and at home. Please come and experience the hospitality of Shikitei at Tsunagi Onsen.

Rooms

The guest rooms at “Tsunagi Onsen Shikitei” are designed with an emphasis on Japanese style. Guest rooms offer beautiful views of nature and a quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

Rooms with beds are also available, allowing you to choose the type of room that best suits your needs. The rooms are filled with the aroma of tatami mats, and the pure Japanese-style atmosphere will relax your mind and body, allowing you to spend a relaxing time.

The inn also has a large public bath, and all guests can enjoy the hot spring water from the source. Morioka Tsunagi Onsen is known as one of the best hot springs in Japan for beautiful skin, and the sulfur spring water has the effect of tightening the skin and reducing sebum. The hot spring, which not only relieves daily fatigue but also makes your skin smooth, is loved by women and men of all ages.

From the open-air baths, you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, and especially in winter, you can enjoy the luxurious experience of soaking in the hot spring while viewing the snowy landscape.

Meals

The cuisine offered here uses an abundance of fresh local ingredients. Kaiseki cuisine, mostly including seasonal ingredients, is designed so that visitors can enjoy the taste of each season.

The seafood includes oysters in spring, sea bream on the shell in summer, salmon in fall, and cod in winter, as well as various other seafood.

The mountains are also abundant, and you can enjoy the delicacies of Iwate throughout the year. The rice that is indispensable for Japanese cuisine is made from Hitomebore rice from Iwate Prefecture, a specialty of Iwate Prefecture. At dinner, you can also order steaks from Maesawa, a specialty of Iwate, and other dishes.

Breakfast also features a healthy and nutritionally balanced menu using fresh, locally grown ingredients. Along with the delicious food, the warm hospitality of the dining experience will surely make your stay at Shikitei even more special.