Hanamaki Tourism Association Official Website

Let's go to Hanamaki

Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, is located in the Tohoku area in Japan and is only 2 hours and 30 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station and 1 hour by Shinkansen from Sendai Station.

It is famous for its hot springs. There is a hot spring area called "Hanamaki 12 Tou" where you can find different types of hot spring inns, from large resort hotels to traditional inns. Enjoy the Japanese hot springs while admiring the scenery of the 4 seasons.

You can also experience various Japanese cultures such as "Wanko soba", a food culture unique to Hanamaki, the cultural assets "Hayachine Kagura" and "Shishi Odori", and the world's best portable shrine parade "Hanamaki Festival".

How about enjoying a relaxing hot spring resort away from your busy daily life?