2025 Osaki Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

#forest #100 ways to travel #大神沢游路 The secret spot of Fendojing, which is easy to miss, is just opposite the parking lot of Naruko Gorge. Because you have to cross the road, most people rush to take pictures of #narukokyo. This trail was newly built later, along the Great Fukazawa Valley. It is a color-changing deciduous forest trail with oak, elm, and maple trees. The forest is lush and rich. It begins to change color as soon as autumn arrives, turning from green to yellow or red, which is quite beautiful. pretty. If you have enough time, after visiting the crowded Naruko Gorge Trail and Ofukazawa Bridge, cross the road and take a walk on the Ofukazawa Trail. The total distance is 1.5 kilometers. The slope is gentle and can be completed in about 40 minutes. It is easy and comfortable. . #日本 Northeast Free Travel #Northeastern Maple Viewing #Naruko Gorge #大深沢 #forest #100 Ways to Travel

The hotel has four hot springs, open-air baths, and free private baths, so you can enjoy them slowly. The room is big and clean, the spring water is hot enough and the quality is sulfur. It is a high-end hot spring hotel with reasonable price. The dinner tasted pleasantly surprising, although not very refined, the meat was very fresh; Breakfast had a lot of options. Address－Yumoto-58-10 Narukoonsen, Ōsaki, Miyagi 989-6823 Japan Environment/Facilities-❣️Four hot springs and open-air baths. ❣️Free ice cream and drinks ❣️Free beer and sake are available at dinner Price per person: HKD 3,000 per night with two meals Rating - 💜💜💜💜💜 #hotspringhotel #travelinjapan #goodplaceforfamily #overseastravel

Visited on 2022.10.20 Naruko Gorge in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture A 100-meter-deep canyon carved by the Otani River✨ The green is beautiful from spring to summer, and from mid-October to mid-November every year, the leaves turn red and yellow🍁 They were just starting to turn, but it was very beautiful😊 If you want to take a photo with the train, it's best to check the time before visiting✨ *Naruko Gorge #Autumn trip#Autumn leaf spot#Autumn leaf viewing

📍 Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Naruko Onsen Masuya 💰Cost: 3500 TWD for two people, including one night stay and two meals 🚃Transportation: Take the Yamagata Shinkansen to Minami-Shinjo Station, then transfer to the Rikuu East Line to Naruko Onsen Station. Using the South Hokkaido JR PASS makes it quite cost-effective! Japan's winter always has a unique charm, making people yearn for the perfect combination of snowy scenery and hot springs. Taking advantage of this trip, I boarded a countryside train and headed to Naruko Onsen in the Tohoku region, staying at Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Naruko Onsen Masuya, experiencing a hot spring trip full of Yukiguni (snow country) charm. 🚆 Transportation: Enjoying the journey itself by taking a countryside train Starting from Tokyo, first take the Yamagata Shinkansen north to Minami-Shinjo Station, then transfer to the Rikuu East Line to Naruko Onsen Station. The highlight of this trip is the journey on the Rikuu East Line. The scenery along the way gradually changes from the bustling city to the tranquil countryside, with the train passing through silver-white snowfields, making one feel relaxed. Using the South Hokkaido JR PASS this time significantly saved on transportation costs, making this trip even more cost-effective. For those who enjoy deep local travel and taking countryside trains, this way of traveling is definitely a great pleasure. 🏨 Accommodation Experience: Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Naruko Onsen Masuya This time, I chose to stay at "Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Naruko Onsen Masuya," a hot spring inn that offers affordable yet high-quality experiences. The price for two people, including one night stay and two meals, is about 3500 TWD, which is quite reasonable in Japan, especially considering the hot spring and gourmet experience here, making it very cost-effective. Upon entering the inn, the most anticipated part is, of course, the hot spring. Naruko Onsen is one of Japan's famous hot spring towns, with various types of hot springs, and Masuya's hot spring is a sulfur spring. The spring water has a faint sulfur scent, and soaking in it makes the skin feel smooth and the body warm. ❄ Soaking in the hot spring amidst heavy snow is simply the most luxurious enjoyment of winter! This time, I happened to encounter heavy snow. Stepping out of the hot spring inn, the whole world was covered in white snow. Just sitting in the open-air bath, feeling the hot spring water enveloping the body, watching the snowflakes fall, the strong contrast between cold and heat makes one feel like entering a scene from a Japanese drama. This experience is truly unforgettable. 🍽 Dinner: A luxurious feast with all-you-can-eat Matsuba crab How can a stay at a hot spring inn be complete without a sumptuous meal? Masuya's dinner is served in a buffet style, with the biggest highlight being the all-you-can-eat Matsuba crab! Plates and plates of Matsuba crab are laid out on the dining table, and with a gentle peel, you can enjoy the sweet crab meat. Paired with other carefully prepared Japanese dishes by the hot spring inn, such as tempura, sushi, sashimi, etc., each dish makes one's mouth water. On a cold winter night, enjoying delicious crab meat while sipping a cup of hot sake, this combination truly brings immense satisfaction. 💭 Conclusion: Beautiful memories of Naruko Onsen This Naruko Onsen trip, from the countryside train journey to the open-air hot spring in the heavy snow, to the luxurious all-you-can-eat Matsuba crab dinner, whether it's visual, taste, or physical and mental enjoyment, is an ultimate experience. Coming to Japan in winter, I highly recommend visiting Naruko Onsen to feel this tranquil and healing atmosphere. Next time, perhaps I can explore other hot spring towns in Tohoku, continuing to search for more hidden Yukiguni secrets!

Onsen Shrine, located in Naruko Onsen, is a shrine that prays for the tranquility of the land and the hot springs. The divine virtue of the god of hot springs is good health and the absence of illness. According to ancient traditions, bathing in the hot springs and visiting the shrine is said to bless one with children and ensure a safe childbirth. Onsen Shrine is revered as a shrine that prays for family safety, good health, fertility, safe childbirth, and the growth of children. It is considered a related shrine to the Yujinja Shrine of Dogo Onsen in Ehime, the Yujinja Shrine of Arima Onsen in Hyogo, the Yujinja Shrine of Nasu Onsen in Tochigi, and the Onsen Shrine of Yumoto Onsen in Fukushima, with a particularly deep connection to the Tamatsukuri Yujinja Shrine in Shimane.

#CarTrip In Naruko Onsen, behind the city hall branch, there is a free parking lot for those who want to go on a hot spring tour of the hot spring town. From here, you can walk to each hot spring facility and the shopping district. It is only because of the hot spring tour ticket and the support of these tourist facilities that customers walk to the hot spring town. By the way, the foot bath at this hot spring tour parking lot smells of sulfur from afar, and there is a hot spring tower next to the parking lot, and steam is rising from it, and the source spring water flows directly from there through a wooden gutter without being diluted. Next to it is Naruko Onsen Yumeguri Hiroba (Hand Bath) Naruko Onsen Yumeguri Hiroba (Hand Bath) A corridor in the center of Naruko Onsen town. At the end of the corridor is a rare hand bath. Anyone can easily touch it, so please come and experience it.

The 'National Kokeshi Festival' is held annually in Naruko Onsen, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. Six invited craftsmen demonstrate kokeshi doll making, and there are exhibitions, sales, and kokeshi painting experiences. Special exhibitions of 'small kokeshi' and dedicated kokeshi dolls are also displayed. Additionally, the 33rd Naruko Lacquerware Exhibition and the 40th Anniversary Commemoration of the Sister City Partnership between Osaki City and Taito Ward, featuring Edo Downtown Craftsmen, will be held at the same venue. Outside the venue, local gourmet foods, local products, and kokeshi-related goods and merchandise are sold. The town comes alive on Kokeshi Day☆彡 Please take this opportunity to visit Naruko Onsen! [Venue] Naruko Elementary School Gymnasium and Naruko Onsen Town

Famous for its autumn foliage, Naruko Gorge and its geysers that make you feel the breath of the earth are just some of the many spots where you can experience the grandeur of nature. The area is also rich in leisure facilities such as ski resorts and golf courses, allowing you to fully enjoy the highland resort. From mid-October to early November, the 100-meter-deep gorge carved by the Otani River is covered in autumn leaves. The view from the observation deck at Naruko Gorge Rest House is truly spectacular. Nearby is the 2.2km-long Osawa Walking Trail. Opening hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM For walks, please use the Osawa Walking Trail and Nakayamadaira Walking Trail.

#HotSpringTrip A hot spring inn where you can enjoy an open-air bath overlooking the mountains and rivers of Naruko Onsenkyo and a gourmet buffet. The smell of sulfur envelopes you and makes you feel like you've come to a hot spring. We also recommend the spacious large bath, the open-air observation bath, and the medicinal bath in the kettle bath. Guests staying at the hotel can also use the spacious open-air bath at the group facility "Kounkaku" for free, as well as the public bath "Takinoyu," known for its highly germicidal hot springs. There is also a day spa. Bathing hours are from 14:00 to 18:00. 82 Yumoto, Naruko Onsen, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-6823 ■By train (to JR Naruko Onsen Station) Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes from JR Tokyo Station ・Approximately 45 minutes from Furukawa Station on the Rikuuto Line ※Approximately 5 minutes walk from JR Naruko Onsen Station ■By car Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes from Tokyo ・Approximately 45 minutes from Furukawa IC on the Tohoku Expressway ※Please use the parking lot "P1" at Naruko Onsen Kounkaku, part of the Oedo Onsen Group.

Naruko Gorge, a grand canyon formed by the erosion of the Otani River in northern Miyagi Prefecture. The cliffs reach heights of 80 to 100 meters, stretching approximately 4 kilometers in length. The narrowest point is about 10 meters wide, forming a V-shaped valley, while the widest point is about 100 meters, forming a U-shaped valley. Enjoy the fresh greenery in spring and the vibrant autumn leaves at Naruko Gorge! The Naruko Gorge Rest House is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Naruko Gorge is 4 km from Naruko Onsen Station on the JR Rikuu East Line and 2 km from Nakayamadaira Onsen Station. Currently, there are no bus services, so please come by car! "Naruko Gorge Walking Trail Nakayamadaira Entrance" It's about a 350-meter one-way walk from the Naruko Gorge Rest House (round trip). Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

#OctoberGoodDestinations2024 Shiyun Temple, this ancient and elegant Japanese shrine, made me feel the profound cultural heritage! Walking into the shrine, the simple and elegant wooden structure and the quiet environment seem to take me into a quiet time and space, making people calm their minds. 🌟🍃 The surrounding trees are lush and green, and the fresh air is filled with the scent of nature. I especially like to sit quietly in the shrine's courtyard, enjoy the breeze on my face, hear the birds singing in my ears, and feel close to nature. 💖🐦

#thingstodo 🏖🏝I loved this beach because you can make bonfires on the beach and walk into the grocery store right next to it (called the English camp for some strange reason) and buy s’mores stuff for cheap. The water was cold when I went and there is no jelly fish net so you need to be careful if you’re swimming 🏊♂️ . Also, I was playing with the volleyball 🏐 and there are 🗿a lot of large rocks and stones in the sand at places that hurt your feet so be careful. Their are so many beautiful sea shells here though and it’s a quite little beach that you can go to with friends. Also, the mermaid 🧜🏻♀️🧜🏼statues are pretty and you should get some pictures with them. Oh. And there is a swing on the beach too. However, there is some construction going on so it’s not very picture perfect, but it’s nice for beach bonfires. ✨ 🔥

When the camera shutter rang crisply in front of the Oonuma Inn, time was frozen on that sunny and warm morning. I sat on the bench in front of the inn with the fifth-generation owner and his 80-year-old mother, who personally made me matcha tea. It was like stepping into a scene from a Japanese drama, and it was the most unforgettable moment of my first trip to Northeast Japan. In Naruko Onsen, Miyagi Prefecture, known for its hot springs, there are numerous hot springs of various sizes and characteristics. The Oonuma Inn at Naruko Onsen, which has a history of 120 years, is a popular choice for many people, and many Chinese people often come here to bathe. Their most famous hot spring pool, Mother's Bath, is one of the oldest hot springs in Japan, with a history of 1200 years, and is one of the three famous springs in Oshu. Mother's Bath is located in the mountains behind the inn, and you can walk there or take the inn's car, which is only a two or three minute drive. In the tourist promotion posters of Miyagi Prefecture, there is a picture taken at Mother's Bath. When I arrived here, walking on the stone path covered with autumn leaves and listening to the sound of the stream, I was instantly moved by the vivid scene in front of me. A small house nestled in the mountains, red and yellow maple leaves dancing in the wind, and the misty air all have a magical power that makes people forget the world and feel peaceful. In addition to Mother's Bath in the mountains, there are also many hot spring pools in the inn that you can enjoy. The room I stayed in this time is called "Pine" and is located on the second floor. It was upgraded in February 2023 while maintaining its original Japanese style, and it is very comfortable to live in. Staying here, it is not to be missed to taste the authentic kaiseki cuisine, and the medicinal hot pot is the signature dish here. The hot spring tofu and hot spring eggs for breakfast are also unforgettable. When the leaves turn red, even the wind that blows carries a bit of poetic romance. The autumn colors of the Naruko Forest are the most beautiful gift this season gives us. There are trains that shuttle through the Naruko Gorge, and it is a pity that I did not capture its figure this time, but the quiet beauty of every rock and tree in the gorge is enough to comfort me. Standing under a tree that is said to have been transported from Kyoto, looking up at the red leaves swaying in the sun, I feel an indescribable comfort and joy. It seems that those red leaves are telling the wonders of nature, interpreting the beauty and changes of life. In fact, the surprises Miyagi Prefecture gave me started as soon as I got off the plane in Sendai. In the commercial complex Aquaignis, which is a ten-minute drive from the airport, there are award-winning coffee and desserts in the world. The white chocolate dessert from Confiture H is soulful. On the way to Naruko Onsen in Osaki City, you will also pass ALA DATENA Road Station, which is similar to a highway service area, but the products sold here are quite rich, just like a medium-sized supermarket. Especially the famous products from various counties in the northeast made me dazzled, and the chocolate from Hokkaido is also very popular here. Speaking of the name Miyagi, I only knew the anime character Ryo Miyagi from Slam Dunk. This time I came to Miyagi Prefecture in Japan and personally experienced its charm. If I have time again, I will definitely come back here for a secret hot spring trip.

#freehotelstay #japan #autumn Planning a trip to Japan during autumn? Why not stop by the photogenic attraction Naruko Onsen? These photo are taken from Naruko Gorge, it’s 10 minutes drive from Naruko Onsen station. There’s shuttle bus running during the Autumn season. Naruko Onsen station are cover by the JR pass, you do not need to pay if you own a JR pass! Many photographers will stop by early to get a spot to catch the train photo coming out from the tunnel.

Visited in April 2023 *Naruko Onsenkyo 989-6823 Naruko Onsen Yumoto, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture A rice-producing area in northern Miyagi Prefecture Located upstream of the Eai River that flows through the Osaki region A large hot spring resort consisting of five hot spring areas♨️ Naruko Onsen is famous as one of the three famous hot springs in Oshu😊 There are many cute kokeshi dolls in the hot spring town Even the postbox was a kokeshi☺️ There are also Takinoyu, Waseda Sanshikiyu, and a foot bath at the station It is a hot spring town that can be enjoyed even on a day trip✨ #Hot spring trip#Naruko Onsen #Hot spring town #Hot spring #Kokeshi #Kokeshi town#Domestic travel

After breakfast, we drove to Numazu Expressway and passed the Starbucks coffee at Fujikawa Rest Station on the Tomei Expressway. This is another great place to enjoy Mount Fuji. You can also buy a Fujiyama limited cup here, and watch the beautiful Mt. Fuji come back for a cup of coffee, leaving a photo with great commemorative value.

Located in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, Naruko Gorge is a 100-meter-long V-shaped canyon formed by river erosion, with 2.5 km of cliffs and clear streams. The sounding gorge has many white tuffs that expose the surface, as well as strange rock formations such as the worm rock, the couple rock, the Zhaoqing rock and the screen rock. There are many kinds of trees such as maples and pine trees in the mountains. The red leaves of the mountains are dazzling, and green and golden yellow are dotted among them. Streams, waterfalls, canyons, promenades, and beautiful scenery make you linger. This is indeed a good place to shoot maple leaves. Various red, yellow, green, and blue, the whole is a large palette.