Nishiwaga Town in Iwate Prefecture is located in the mountains of the heart of a mountain. It is actually one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan.
In winter, the mountains, rivers, and even a few houses are completely covered in snow, turning the town white.
Here I would like to introduce you to some of the yamado who live in such a heavy snowfall area.

Location of yamado


Location of yamado
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If you are coming from Tokyo by train, take the Tohoku Shinkansen to Kitakami Station and transfer to the JR Kitakami Line, which takes about four hours to get to Hot Yuda Station.
From there, it is about a 10-minute drive through the mountains.
There are no modern cafes or stores in the area, just the mountains and rivers of Ou, and the old-fashioned atmosphere of a therapeutic hot spring resort.
There are no cafes or shops in the area, just the mountains and rivers of Ou, and the old-fashioned atmosphere of a therapeutic hot spring resort. There is nothing to speak of, but even so, most of the people who visit yamado say that they would like to revisit even if it takes a long time, because they are attracted by the atmosphere of the inn surrounded by deep snow.

Attractions of yamado


Attractions of yamado
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The most attractive feature of yamado is the snow-viewing baths in winter.
Of course, the semi-open-air baths in the rooms are available, but I recommend the outdoor bath “Yuba Issun” along the mountain stream.
The Koishigase River is right in front of you. Rather, the baths are built to overhang the mountain stream, so you feel at one with the river!
All you can hear is the murmuring of the river and the sound of the wind.
The only sounds you can hear are the murmur of the stream and the sound of the wind, and as you soak in the hot water while looking up at the falling snow, you will feel as if you are about to ascend to the heavens.
The spring is a sodium-sulfate/chlorides spring. Of course, you can enjoy the spring water 100% free-flowing.

Rooms at yamado

Maisonette Yasuzanrou-SEIZANROU

Rooms at yamado
Hollywood Twin Room ROKKABOU

Rooms at yamado
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yamado Cuisine


yamado Cuisine

yamado Cuisine

yamado Cuisine
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Dinner is a creative meal with mountain produce as the main ingredient.
Breakfast is served on an order system where you can have as much of the menu as you like.
In addition to the local cuisine, you will be amazed at the vegetables harvested from their own farm and the dishes made with local chicken.
You can’t wait for the next dish to arrive.

yamado Basic Information

Facility Name yamado
Address 71-10, 52-chiwari, Yukawa, Nishiwaga-cho, Waga-gun, Iwate 029-5514, Japan
Phone number 0197-82-2222
Budget From 63.000 yen for 2 adults
Official Site https://yamado.co.jp/

Summary


What did you think?
I have introduced yamado here.
Not only will you be able to enjoy the snow-viewing baths, but you will also be warmed by the warm hospitality that is the complete opposite of the cold.
Why don’t you come and try it for yourself?