【女ひとり旅】紅葉の八幡平🍂絶景ドライブ＆盛岡つなぎ温泉 1泊2日｜ホテル紫苑｜岩手旅行

【女ひとり旅】紅葉の八幡平🍂絶景ドライブ＆盛岡つなぎ温泉 1泊2日｜ホテル紫苑｜岩手旅行

Hello, this is kanatabi^^! This trip takes me to Iwate Prefecture. I’m heading to Morioka on the Tohoku Shinkansen. My accommodation is “Tsunagi Onsen,” known as Morioka’s hidden hot spring retreat. I booked a plan without dinner today, so I’ll check in at a relaxed pace. Until then, I want to do a little sightseeing around Morioka city. From here, I take the loop bus “Dendenmushi” to my first destination. About a 7-minute bus ride, I arrive at the Morioka Castle Ruins Park. This was the site of the Morioka Domain, home of the Nanbu clan. Morioka Castle is rare in the Tohoku region for being built entirely of stone walls. Most of the original buildings no longer remain, but many of the stone walls are still intact from the time it was built. Huh? Suddenly, it started raining… It’s coming down pretty hard… While I was taking shelter from the rain, I found a place that looked delicious, so I decided to have lunch here. Tofu dengaku is a local dish from northern Iwate. Firm tofu is skewered, grilled over charcoal, and coated with homemade miso. Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside~ The miso varies with the seasons. Here, they serve sansho pepper miso and garlic miso. The miso isn’t sweet, and you can taste the natural sweetness of the soybeans. I also enjoyed the simmered dishes and salad♪ A hearty meal! Thank you for the delicious food! When I stepped outside, the rain had completely stopped. Now, let’s take a walk around Morioka Castle Ruins Park. First, I’ll check the map. Morioka Castle was started in 1597 by Nanbu Nobunao, the first lord of the Morioka Domain, at the end of the Sengoku period. The castle’s Honmaru, Ninomaru, and Sannomaru were all surrounded by stone walls. In the Tohoku region, where stone wall techniques were limited, building such a grand stone-walled castle was possible because it was constructed as a stronghold of the Toyotomi government. Also, the hill where the castle stands provided granite ideal for building stone walls, which was another reason. This is Sakurayama Shrine, located within the park. At the back of the shrine grounds, there is a huge rock called “Eboshiiwa,” said to have appeared during the construction of Morioka Castle. Even now, many people visit it as a “power spot.”
(I’m one of them…) It was quite large and really impressive. It took about 40 years from the start to the completion of Morioka Castle. One interesting feature is that you can see different stone wall styles from different periods. It’s fascinating to see the evolution of stone masonry techniques. This place is also famous for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. The view from the top wasn’t spectacular, but it’s full of nature and has a really pleasant atmosphere. Let’s go over to the other side of the Nakatsu River, which flows beside Morioka Castle. Right after crossing the bridge, a building that catches the eye comes into view. Iwate Bank (formerly Morioka Bank), built in 1911. The design was handled by Kingo Tatsuno and others, also known for designing Tokyo Station. A few minutes’ walk from Iwate Bank, this area, where buildings from the late Edo to Taisho periods remain, is called “Konyacho.” Here is a merchant house founded in 1816 during the Edo period. The building constructed in 1913 as a branch of the Morioka Fire Brigade was also impressive. It now operates as a café and a gallery for craft items. I walked a little further and arrived at “Natayacho.” Townhouses from the Meiji period remain here, giving a sense of the history and culture of this merchant town. I take a short break here. “Taishogura,” using a sake brewery from the Taisho era, now operates as a shop for Morioka specialties and a café. I buy a meal ticket. Since it’s hot, I chose gelato. The rum raisin is sweet and really rich! The double scoop is huge. “Aronia” is a berry-type fruit that’s grown in Morioka. It has a refreshing flavor with a sweet-tart balance. Both were delicious~♡ Shops selling Morioka specialties had wonderful items, perfect as souvenirs. After enjoying the walk around town, let’s head back to Morioka Station. “Kaiun Bridge” over the Kitakami River. It’s a great spot for views of Mount Iwate. I’m back at Morioka Station. Before taking the bus to “Morioka Tsunagi Onsen,” I’ll have an early dinner. I finally got the jajamen I wanted♪ Mix it well. You can adjust the flavor by adding miso, vinegar, or chili oil to enjoy different tastes. Even the small size was about a normal portion, and I got full. The thick, chewy noodles and the miso flavor were just right, and it was very delicious. Next, I’m heading to Morioka Tsunagi Onsen! The bus departs from Stop 10 at the east exit of Morioka Station. It takes about 30 minutes from Morioka Station to Tsunagi Onsen. Tsunagi Onsen village has about 10 inns lined up along Lake Gosho, a dam lake created by blocking the Shizukuishi River. I arrived at the “Morioka Tsunagi Onsen” bus stop. (Fare: 670 yen) Around the bus stop, there are souvenir shops and a tourist information center, and along the lakeshore, a well-maintained park. If it were clear, I could have enjoyed the sunset view, but it’s become cloudy in the evening. A short walk along Lake Gosho from the bus stop, about 10 minutes, and I arrive at today’s inn. It’s a large hotel. It’s been a while since I stayed at a place like this. Time to check in. A spacious lobby, and a luxurious chandelier. They offered a welcome drink and ice cream. After taking a moment to relax in the lobby, I head up to my room on the 11th floor. Here it is. I wonder what the room is like? Wow, such a lovely room♡ And it’s spacious! The futon was already laid out. The view from the room is one of the hotel’s charms. That’s a treat for tomorrow. Everything is very clean. The entrance has a spacious washbasin. The toilet and bath are separate. The sweets in the room are also a fun little treat♡ I’ll make some tea. A simple sweet made with soft mochi dough filled with red bean paste. Now, time for the hot spring♪ This is a perfect time, around dinner hour. The onsen has both indoor and outdoor baths on the 2nd and 3rd floors; this is the 3rd floor. The bath is a flowing hot spring designed with motifs from a Nanbu-style traditional house. The men’s and women’s baths switch periodically, so you can enjoy different atmospheres. The indoor bath, with plenty of wood, was also very nice. The rest area has a great ambiance as well. It was almost like having the place to myself, so I could relax and fully enjoy it. After the bath, I head to the gift shop. These are Nambu senbei, a specialty of Iwate. Relaxing time in the room♪ Apparently, this is a standard local craft beer in Iwate. It’s incredibly easy to drink! You can buy Nambu senbei at supermarkets, but it’s completely different from those. The real thing is amazing. Both the flavor and the crunch are perfect. After relaxing in the room for a bit… I head to the lobby for the “Morioka Sansa Odori” stage. The dancers’ coordinated moves were more impressive than I imagined. During the performance, they even give a short dance lesson, creating a sense of unity in the audience. It’s nice to be able to enjoy something like this during the stay.
A charm unique to large hotels. It was truly wonderful! After enjoying the traditional performance, I go to the reserved private onsen. There’s a private bath in a Nanbu-style house that can be reserved. The private onsen is reservation-only. 45 minutes costs 2,000 yen. It was so clean that you wouldn’t know anyone had used it before. Skin care products are also provided. Here is the private open-air bath. The luxury of having it all to myself! Private baths really are the best~ The source water at Tsunagi Onsen is very hot, so even in Iwate’s cold winters, you can enjoy the open-air bath. The spring is a simple sulfur hot spring with a faint sulfur scent. This water is slightly alkaline and is said to have a cleansing effect, leaving my skin moist and smooth^^ The next morning, I opened the curtains, looking forward to the view of Lake Gosho… Completely white, I can’t see a thing… No way… I came here looking forward to this view… Hoping the fog clears soon, I head to the bath. If it had been clear, I would have been able to enjoy the spectacular view even from the escalator… In the morning, I went to the 2nd-floor bath, “Hitorijime no Yu.”
Here too, the men’s and women’s baths switch between morning and night. The open-air bath was fogged over, so I couldn’t see the view, but the fresh air was refreshing, and the large indoor bath felt wonderfully spacious! Breakfast was a buffet in a large hall. There was a wide variety of dishes, including a well-stocked local cuisine section. From seafood to mountain delicacies, there was something for everyone. The bread looked delicious too. The dessert section had yogurt, fruits, and ice cream. Focusing on local dishes, there were original Japanese-style meals. Everything tasted wonderful~♡ Finally, a bite-sized portion of soba. That was delicious too. And for dessert, I had two kinds of ice cream♡ It was a completely satisfying breakfast! Back in the room, I could see a clear blue sky. I can just make out the peak of Mount Iwate. Even like this, it’s dreamy and beautiful~ And as 10, 15 minutes pass, the fog gradually clears. What a wonderful view. The weather is perfect. Now that I’ve enjoyed the view, it’s time to head out. The food was delicious, the onsen relaxing, and the scenery beautiful.
Next time, I want to bring my mother here. Today, I’m heading to Mount Hachimantai by rental car! The view from the escalator is great too. The scenery visible through the large lobby windows was wonderful as well. Next, I’ll take the hotel shuttle bus to Morioka Station. The shuttle bus requires a prior reservation, and the fare is 500 yen. It’s paid, but cheaper than the regular bus and goes directly to the station, so it’s very convenient. I arrive at the bus terminal of Morioka Station. The rental car is reserved, so I head to the east exit where the rental shop is. At the station convenience store, I found “Fukuda Pan.” I’ve been wanting to try this too♪ Which one should I pick~ I buy some food, get in the rental car, and head off to Hachimantai! It takes about an hour from Morioka to the summit of Hachimantai via the highway. It’s been a long time since I drove a rental car on the highway, so I’m a bit nervous. I get on the highway from Morioka IC. After about 20 minutes, I exit at Matsuo-Hachimantai IC. Straight ahead, I can see Mount Iwate! Heading toward Hachimantai. From here, I drive along the mountain scenic route “Aspite Line,”
heading for the summit of Hachimantai. After passing through a tunnel, the view suddenly opens up! Along the way, there are parking spots where I can stop the car and enjoy the scenery. As I get closer to the summit, the colors of the vegetation are becoming more vivid. On the left side, an incredible view spreads out as well! It’s a shame I can’t film it… I wish someone was in the passenger seat with me. I can see the summit! I park the car in a free lot just before the paid summit parking. The scenery around the parking lot is beautiful too!! Just this view alone makes the trip here worthwhile~ Now, let’s fully enjoy the great nature at the summit of Hachimantai! Hachimantai, located on the border of Iwate and Akita prefectures,
is a highland plateau formed by mountains exceeding about 1,400 meters in elevation. There are well-maintained walking paths at the summit, so even beginners can enjoy hiking easily. I’m going to walk a short course that takes about an hour and a half. It’s a clockwise route from the hiking trail entrance near the parking lot up to the summit. Hachimantai was formed by volcanic eruptions about a million years ago—an unimaginably long time. A landscape from another world spreads out around me. About 20 minutes into the walk, a beautiful round pond appears. It’s a crater lake formed by water collecting in a volcanic crater. During the snowmelt season, you can sometimes see a mysterious formation called the “Dragon Eye”! A little past Mirror Pond, there are two adjacent crater lakes known as “Megane-numa” (Glasses Pond). Each one offers a unique and distinctive view. The trail is gentle, but the first half has a slight uphill, so I’m getting a bit winded. After about 30 minutes from the trail entrance, I reach the summit of Hachimantai. The summit of Hachimantai, at 1,613 meters above sea level. Let’s go up to the observation deck. The view from the summit isn’t spectacular, but
it feels refreshing, as if I’m part of the mountains… Until now, the path was surrounded by trees, but near the summit, the sky feels open. About five minutes from the summit, I spot another pond. Wow, so beautiful~~~ The blue color comes from sulfur colloids dissolved in the water. Across from Gama Pond, there was another beautiful pond. It’s the largest volcanic lake in Hachimantai, with a circumference of 1.5 km. It was formed about 6,000 years ago. A boardwalk surrounds the pond. I wish I had time to walk all the way around… Let’s take a short break here. I bought an “An Butter Sandwich” from Fukuda Bread. After walking another 15 minutes… Here’s another amazing viewpoint! The magnificent ridgeline of the Ura-Iwate Mountains was truly breathtaking. Below, I can see the Aspite Line I drove on and the parking lot! Feeling the great outdoors, this 1.5-hour hike was amazing…! I definitely want to visit again in a different season!! Finally, I headed to the observation deck at the summit parking lot… Once again, I was amazed by the dramatic scenery… Hachimantai, a place I’ve always dreamed of visiting. I’m so glad I could come here today… Next, I’ll take one more drive! Continuing along the Aspite Line, I’m entering Akita Prefecture! By the way, the Hachimantai Aspite Line is a 27 km mountain road connecting Akita and Iwate Prefectures. It crosses Hachimantai at 1,613 m above sea level, offering a refreshing drive with spectacular views. In spring you can see snow corridors, summer has deep greenery, autumn brings colorful leaves, and winter shows frost-covered trees. Each season offers a different scenery. I visited in early October, just before the peak of autumn colors. The area is also one of Japan’s leading hot spring regions, with many hidden baths. Next, I’m heading to one of them: Goshogake Onsen. About 20 minutes from the Hachimantai summit, the signboard appears! If I had arrived 30 minutes earlier, I could have enjoyed the day-use hot spring, but I was a bit late… Goshogake is home to what is said to be Japan’s largest mud volcano. Here, I want to walk the trail to see volcanic activity up close! Soon after starting, I could see steam rising. The sulfur smell is strong. It’s hard to see through the steam, but the hot springs are bubbling! The geothermal heat beneath my feet, the steam drifting around, the strong sulfur scent… What an amazing scene… Hot water is also gushing out on the other side. The temperature is just right ♨️ This area, called “Oname-Motome,” is said to be the origin of the name “Goshogake” and has a tragic story behind it. You can really feel the power of nature here. This pond is called “Konya Jigoku” (Dye Works Hell) because it resembles a dyeing workshop boiling dye. It truly feels like hell. The temperature reaches 94°C. I see a cross on the hill… Somehow, it feels mystical… I thought I heard bubbling sounds, and then… There was a small mud volcano. So interesting. I could watch it forever… Even in this environment, plants grow, and at this time, many silver grasses could be seen. The trail continues further up, but… I got a little dizzy from the smell, so I decided to turn back here. I hear the scenery is even more amazing up there… Time is pressing, so I’ll leave it for another visit. I stopped by Goshocafe on the way back. The cafe was already closed, so I just bought some souvenirs. Then, I drove back to Morioka along the Aspite Line. The return trip offered different scenery from the way there. Such a refreshing road to drive on♪ Mt. Iwate looked beautiful from the highway. I stopped at the Mt. Iwate Service Area for a break. A service area with a view of Mt. Iwate. I was starving since I’d only eaten Fukuda Bread for lunch. The salmon is piled high. Looks delicious~ After walking so much and driving for the first time in a while, the second day was a bit tough… By the time I exited Morioka IC, the sky was fully lit by sunset. I stopped by the Morioka Station shop… And finally bought the beer I’d been wanting to try! Taking the Hayabusa No. 64 back to Tokyo. Enjoying a Goshogake Onsen black egg on the way home♪ This trip was packed with history in Morioka, Tsunagi Onsen, and the great nature of Hachimantai. Thank you very much for watching until the end. If you enjoyed the video, I’d be happy if you could subscribe and like the channel^^!

岩手県の盛岡と八幡平を1泊2日でひとり旅しました。
1日目は盛岡市内を観光し、盛岡つなぎ温泉に宿泊。
利用した「ホテル紫苑」さんは、温泉も景色も良く、館内は清掃が行き届いていてとても快適に過ごせました。
今回は朝食のみのプランでしたが食事も大満足。次回はぜひ夕食付のプランに泊まってみたな、と思いました。
2日目はレンタカーで、絶景「八幡平アスピーテライン」を走って八幡平へ。山頂ハイキングのあとは、少し足をのばして後生掛温泉の自然研究路を散策。
盛岡の街歩きを楽しみ、つなぎ温泉で日頃の疲れを癒し、ダイナミックな八幡平の大自然を満喫した盛りだくさんの2日間でした。
のんびり旅気分を味わっていただけたらうれしいです☺️
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