Momo no Yu straddles the border of Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures, between the cities of Oshu and Tome in Japan. This thermal facility, with water at pH 7.3, offers indoor and outdoor (rotenburo) baths plus a sauna.
Insider tip — Momo no Yu ('Peach Hot Spring') — onsen named for the peach blossom, evoking springtime renewal. Located in the Tōhoku region of northern Honshu (Iwate or Miyagi prefecture). Tōhoku is famous for its preserved samurai towns (Kakunodate, Hiraizumi UNESCO World Heritage) and extensive onsen culture.