Shugyoku no Yu Yakushido Onsen

7.8

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 7.8/10, based on 4 reviews.

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4th	koyado kaziya	9.3/10	35
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9th	Appikogen Mori no Hotel	8.8/10	343
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11th	Hotel Shion	8.8/10	264
12th	Kyukamura Iwate-Amiharionsen	8.8/10	171
13th	Iris Yu	8.7/10	327
14th	Shinseikan	8.7/10	70
15th	Fulsato	8.9/10	7
16th	Hotel Koyokan	8.6/10	1,334
17th	Hotel Shidotaira	8.6/10	570
18th	KAMENOI HOTEL Ichinoseki	8.6/10	429
19th	Yukaen	8.7/10	13
20th	Hotel Hanamaki	8.8/10	4
21st	Lodge Clubman	8.6/10	5
22nd	Aishinkan	8.5/10	13
23rd	Hachimantai Mountain Hotel & Spa	8.5/10	241
24th	Shizukatei	8.4/10	28
25th	Kamikura, Matsurube Onsen	8.4/10	41
26th	Yamaichi	8.2/10	12
27th	Shugyoku no Yu Yakushido Onsen Current ryokan	7.8/10	4
28th	Iyashinoyado Rodem	8.3/10	140
29th	Eboshiso	8.2/10	129
30th	Seiryukaku	8.1/10	141
31st	Hotel Taikan	8.1/10	1,162
32nd	Hotel Senshukaku	7.7/10	132
33rd	Onsen Minshuku Sakaeya	7.5/10	80
34th	Hotel Uguisu	7.3/10	135
35th	Dai Onsen Matsudaya Ryokan	7.0/10	120

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 10:00 AM

Countryside Escape Garden Setting Mountain Setting Hot Spring Bath Public Onsen Open-Air Bath

Location

023-0003 Iwate, Oshu, Mizusawaku Sakurakawa Yakushido 27 , Japan

Staff 8,0/10

Facilities 8,1/10

Cleanliness 7,4/10

Comfort 7,6/10

Value for money 7,8/10

Location 6,9/10

Verified Oshu LocationMatches the Yakushido 27 address in Oshu, Iwate, reducing property mix-up risk.

Good Hiraizumi BaseWell placed for sightseeing around Hiraizumi and wider southern Iwate by car.

Relaxing Hot SpringThe ryokan centers its stay around soaking baths and a calm restorative onsen atmosphere.

Regional Seasonal MealsMeals highlight local seasonal ingredients, including Sanriku seafood and Maesawa beef.

Budget-Friendly OptionsSome room types are positioned for affordable stays, groups, business, and simple overnight use.

Pet-Friendly StaysThe property explicitly welcomes guests traveling with pets, a useful rarity for ryokans.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsRoad-access is the strongest stay driver here: arrive for check-in, bath, dinner, breakfast, then use it as a simple stop before Hiraizumi, Oshu sights, or onward driving. A second night only makes sense if you want a slower bath-and-local-history rhythm.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night onsen stop or a calm 2-night base for southern Iwate by car, not a destination for dense walkable sightseeing.

Know before booking

Car helps a lotThe ryokan sits outside central sightseeing areas, so trips are easier by car or taxi than on foot.

Do not overstayImmediate surroundings look quiet and low-density; most worthwhile visits are short drives away rather than next-door.

Not an urban baseChoose elsewhere if you want station-area dining, nightlife, or frequent easy train hops.

Restaurant Chikurin (on-site)

on-site

Main on-site restaurant for day-use meals, beer, and simple set menus.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Ryokan dinner venue for seasonal Japanese courses.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Higher-grade meal setting for the ryokan's premium specialty course.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive by Shinkansen at Mizusawa-Esashi Station or by JR local train at Mizusawa Station, then continue by taxi because the final approach is not especially convenient on foot with luggage. If flying, Hanamaki Airport is the most useful airport, followed by rail or road transfer into Oshu.

Mizusawa Stationstation
3.8 km1-9-1 Higashiodori, Mizusawa-ku, Oshu, Iwate 023-0828, Japanabout 50–65 min on foot; not ideal with luggageabout 10–15 min by taxi or carbest checked locally; local bus use may be possible but is less straightforward for most visitors
Best all-round station for conventional JR access and a practical taxi pickup point into the ryokan area.
Mizusawa-Esashi Stationstation
5.2 kmHanecho Umazu, Oshu, Iwate, Japannot practical on foot for most travelersabout 15–25 min by taxi or carbest checked locally; taxi is usually the simplest last leg
Best choice for travelers arriving by Tohoku Shinkansen; use a taxi from the station for the easiest final transfer.
Mizusawa Bus Terminalbus
4.0 kmCentral Mizusawa area, Oshu, Iwate, Japanabout 50–65 min on foot to the ryokan area; not recommended with luggageabout 10–15 min by taxi or local road transfervaries by local route and day; best checked locally
Useful mainly for travelers already moving around Oshu by local bus; less convenient than rail-plus-taxi for first arrival.
Mizusawa-Esashi Station Bus Stopbus
5.2 kmOutside Mizusawa-Esashi Station, Oshu, Iwate, Japannot practical on footabout 15–25 min by taxi or carbus availability varies; best checked locally
A secondary option if you prefer waiting for a local bus, though taxi remains the more straightforward transfer from the Shinkansen station.
Hanamaki Airportairport
29 kmHanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, Japanabout 40–55 min by car, traffic permittingtypically around 60–90 min with rail or bus connections plus taxi; best checked locally
Most useful airport for this ryokan; practical for domestic arrivals connecting onward to Oshu.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Real outdoor bath with characterThe ryokan has a garden-style open-air bath surrounded by natural rock, which gives the bathing area a more distinctive feel than a basic indoor public bath.
Strong bath lineup for onsen fansBeyond the main baths, it also offers a sauna, cold bath, and even an electric bath, so the bathing experience is more varied than at many small countryside inns.
Good base for southern Iwate sightseeingIts Oshu location works well for visits around the area, and the ryokan itself highlights access to places such as Hiraizumi and Fujiwara no Sato.
Useful room choices for different tripsYou can choose from Japanese rooms, a one-party-per-day Japanese-Western room, or annex cottages that suit families, groups, and longer or more practical stays.
Unusually pet-friendly for a ryokanThere is a dedicated pet-friendly annex cottage with in-room pet amenities, making it a genuinely workable option for travelers bringing a dog or cat.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

More functional than refinedThis feels more like a practical regional onsen inn than a high-end ryokan, so travelers seeking a highly curated luxury atmosphere may find it plain.
Dinner timing can feel rigidDinner is served in a set evening window, so late-arriving travelers may need to plan carefully rather than expect a very flexible dining schedule.
Cottages are less convenient in bad weatherGuests in the annex cottages need to walk about 20 to 30 meters to the main building for meals and the hot spring, and that path is uncovered.
Private room baths are not onsenAll rooms include a bath and toilet, but the in-room bath does not use hot spring water, so the real onsen experience is limited to the shared bathing areas.
Best suited to car travelersThe property promotes easy access from Mizusawa IC, which suggests it is more convenient for drivers than for travelers wanting a station-area ryokan with effortless public transport access.

Current position: 27th out of 35 ryokans in Iwate.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
22nd	Aishinkan	8.5/10	13
23rd	Hachimantai Mountain Hotel & Spa	8.5/10	241
24th	Shizukatei	8.4/10	28
25th	Kamikura, Matsurube Onsen	8.4/10	41
26th	Yamaichi	8.2/10	12
27th	Shugyoku no Yu Yakushido Onsen Current ryokan	7.8/10	4
28th	Iyashinoyado Rodem	8.3/10	140
29th	Eboshiso	8.2/10	129
30th	Seiryukaku	8.1/10	141
31st	Hotel Taikan	8.1/10	1,162
32nd	Hotel Senshukaku	7.7/10	132