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Osawa OnsenFor those who want to soak in water straight from the source

Is the bath water straight from the source, or recirculated, diluted, or heated? We group stays by how the water is actually used, based on official usage disclosures and spring analyses.

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About Osawa Onsen

Nestled along a scenic river in Hanamaki, Iwate, Osawa Onsen is a hot spring with over 800 years of history, famously cherished by the poet Kenji Miyazawa. Its gentle, alkaline simple thermal waters offer a sense of deep relaxation and rejuvenation.

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On this page you can filter Osawa inns on the spot — by whether the water is diluted, heated, recirculated, or disinfected, and by spring type (with indication guides).

Listings are organized from official documents submitted by users — composition from the official onsen analysis, water handling from the official usage disclosure. Posting dates aren't collected yet, so no dates are shown.

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