Osawa Onsen is the very first hot springs I visited when I first came to Japan a couple of decades ago. It hasn’t changed a bit during that time. I’ve only really experienced the cheapest of the 3 sections, the Tojiya. But if you’re a higher budget traveler that I would very much recommend the thatched roof Kikusuikan or the more luxurious modern Japanese style of the Kikusuikan. They are all run by the same owner.
The base price for the Tojiya is actually 2750 yen, or around $26 actually. But they add on a few dollars for the heater, kotatsu, yukata, towel, sheets, pillow, etc. So when I went it ended up being around 4,000 yen, or roughly $37. Regardless of a few dollars here or there, it’s a great experience!
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incredible recommendation! Thank you so much ๐
Really great for everyone to be able to stay at an onsen. Canโt wait to visit Tohoku. The trip we did have planned last year is definitely getting longer though. More and more places are getting added to the list.
This seems like such a nice place to stay while travelling! I kinda like that you can cook yourself and bring your own toothbrush, feels more like camping but with the comfort of a roof and warmth ๐
So dark at night you can't really film? You have my attention. I'm so tired of bright streetlights and parking lot lights and never having darkness. City life.
2:30 AM Brussels
About to go to be I just remembered that you uploaded a video.
Soothing voice, soothing music, beautiful images… perfect for dreams without borders were I can fly upon morpheus' wings and visit this ryokan and live this onsen.
Thank you for sharing it with us.
Who knows? Maybe one day…
Only thing left is to check if it is tattoo friendly ^^;
PS: Is it possible to swim in the river? Are there bathing spots for that in Iwate/Hanamaki in the region ?
Great video as always ๐๐ผ
I was waiting for this video since you mentioned this same onsen before. So, thank you so much for this video.
I have a question though about onsens in general: Why do some people faint or feel drowsy if they stay for prolonged periods in the water? Is it the smell of the sulphur, the heat, or what is it exactly? I want to be careful if I ever visit one. Also, What is the appropriate amount of time that one would stay in the water of an onsen to get the benefits of it?
I hardly ever use this word, but that place is straight up charming! Also, I came up with a name for your hairstyle. The Pidgeotto!
Hi Quinlan, what happened to the Japanese archaeology video you did with Sharla? I didn't get a chance to finish watching it before it was removed.
So beautiful
This looks awesome. I definitely want to make it to northern japan eventually.
The whole place is just dripping with history. Thanks for sharing, Quinlan!
Great recommendations there!
I've never been to an onsen that has mixed bathing, so I have a question:
Are those with or without bathing suits? I do, of course, know that in usual onsen you're naked, but I've heard of some with mixed bathing ones, where they want you to wear bathing suits. What would be the "general" rule for those nowadays, if there is any?
The outdoor bath there is one of my faves. I love sitting right up against the stone wall with the river rushing by just on the other side!
Quin: not going to watch tv tonight.
Me: watching tv
I was only going to spend a week up north and then down to Kyushu, but after seeing yours and Sharla's videos I may spend more time up there.
Every time I see those beautiful paper walls I imagine with dread, tripping and falling through one cause I'm such a klutz…I wonder how much they cost to repair?
Thanks so much for posting this! I've been watching your videos for a while, though first time commenting! I'm always on the lookout for mixed onsen as I want to bring my SO to Japan in the future and I want him to experience non-private onsen. We love hiking and the outdoors, so I'm always looking out for a new video of yours. Thanks for everything you do!
This is definitely my vibe! Inexpensive, just enough comfort to enjoy yourself and relax, decent food and a hot bath. What more could you want? ๐
This place looks so cute & charming for a weekend! But you know I have to ask; is it tattoo friendly? cries in tattooed american
LOVE your videos dude. I find them so relaxing and informative at the same time.
Love it! Another great video ๐ฅ
I so want to go. I'll make sure when I go to say Quinlan sent me.
This Dude Is So Underrated
His Videos Are So High Quality
Great video Quinlan, I'd definitely stay here. Are you going to give a tour of your Air B&B? lol
Yeah the kotatsu is made in heaven, dangerously wonderful, tends to take all the "open a door when some one is knocking, going to toilet, making food" and such go away right away ๐
$30 a night for something like that is absolutely amazing.
I only just saw the "all about Japanese hotsprings" video so I was happy to find you did the video on Osawa onsen, I would love to see a video of those you think are some of the best/your favourites! I really liked the way you rank them.
Beautiful place. Great review / overview. On my list for the future days of travel.
Very nice. I have it on my bucket list to visit northern Japan.
Love then language lessons in the video
Thank you for sharing the details of the amenities and kitchen! Very important to know!
welll you first need to get into japan XD
I wish we had these.
I cant get into pools here because of the chlorine
The tea looked like Genmaicha
Shohei Ohtani is from Hanamaki, Iwate. He was either born, or built here. I say built, since I sometimes wonder if he's an advanced cyborg specifically built to play baseball
I love your definition of kotatsu XD hahaha
๐k ppl