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Ofunato Onsen
Located at the tip of the Matsuzaki Peninsula on the Sanriku Coast, one of the world’s three major fishing grounds, Ofunato Onsen opened in July 2014. The purpose of its opening was to comfort and encourage those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred in March 2011, as well as the volunteers who extended helping hands in the disaster-stricken areas.
Savoring Seasonal Seafood Delicacies
All seafood served at Ofunato Onsen is caught from the local Sanriku Coast. Blessed with abundant year-round fishing harvests, the inn is able to offer guests the opportunity to taste different seasonal seafood delicacies throughout the four seasons.
Breakfast
At breakfast, guests can choose their favorite seafood to create their own “seafood bowl.” Being able to enjoy the appetizing and nutritious fresh seafood from the Sanriku Coast first thing in the morning is one of the inn’s major features.
Dinner
Six different set menus are available to choose from. The fresh ingredients are all carefully selected by the inn owner, who is also a fisherman. Whether it’s the chewy and elastic abalone, thick and meaty scallops, or the generous portions of swordfish that come with every set meal… The kaiseki cuisine that combines “freshness, texture, and taste” creates an unforgettable and lingering culinary experience.
Exclusive Views of Magnificent Mountains and Sea
Ofunato Onsen’s guest rooms are divided into ocean view and mountain view rooms, all featuring comfortable and simple Japanese-style accommodations. Ocean view rooms offer panoramic views of the vast sea and majestic mountains, while mountain view rooms allow guests to experience the natural scenery as it changes through the four seasons.
Staying in the top floor “Top Floor Special Rooms” and “Top Floor Premium Rooms” provides unobstructed panoramic views of Ofunato Bay’s beautiful mountain and water scenery.
Guests who don’t mind not having scenic views from their rooms or wish to save on travel expenses can consider choosing rooms closer to the banquet hall.
Endless Blue Sea Views from Every Window
Ofunato Onsen features three hot spring facilities: an outdoor bath with panoramic Pacific Ocean views, a large public bath where sea and sky merge as one outside the windows, and a medicinal bath with 100% natural hot spring water.
The hot springs here are said to be effective for healing bruises, relieving joint pain, and eliminating fatigue. When night falls, guests can admire the scattered fishing lights on the sea surface. Additionally, the hot spring temperature is perfectly regulated by wood fire, allowing guests to wash away their travel fatigue.
Ofunato Onsen includes a lobby where guests can enjoy the beautiful scenery of sea and sky, an attached shop where visitors can purchase Sanriku region specialty products, and banquet halls of various sizes that can be selected based on group size. Furthermore, to ensure that guests staying multiple nights receive comfortable and convenient service, the facility also provides coin-operated washing machines for guest use.
Visit Ofunato Onsen to Soak Away Your Travel Fatigue!
Ofunato Onsen is located within the “Sanriku Geopark” in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, and is easily accessible by both train and car. Day trips for hot spring bathing are also a recommended highlight. After exploring Ofunato, why not stop by for a relaxing hot spring soak to unwind and wash away your travel fatigue!
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