Morioka Tsunagi Onsen Hotel Shion

Tsunagi Onsen, nestled by the shores of Gosho Lake, a reservoir on the Kitakami River's Shizukuishi branch, boasts a history of over 900 years. It's said to have earned its name when the military commander Minamoto no Yoshiie tethered his horse to a stone here for bathing. Located just a 30-minute drive from Morioka City, this hot spring is affectionately known as "Morioka's secluded retreat," surrounded by lush nature.

Hotel Shion, situated along the lake, is a resort hotel with an airy lobby and an elegant Japanese ambiance. All rooms offer a lake view, presenting the ever-changing beauty of the surrounding nature, including the majestic Mount Iwate. The hot spring, known for its beautifying properties, uses water from the hotel's own source. It features two large baths with scenic open-air and indoor baths, as well as a variety of other baths, including one modeled after the traditional Nambu Magariya houses. The cuisine, highly praised for its use of local ingredients, focuses on seafood from the Sanriku Coast, beef, and fresh vegetables grown locally.