The price.... a little bit too high.

I was on a 32-day Japan trip. This hotel is one of the best hotels I stayed, especially the restaurant open for all meal, The hotel is just located 1 minute walk from train station(s).

Stayed in April 2024

The rooms seem to have been used by smokers in the past. I was able to be re-located to another room when the first room that I tried had a weird smell to it. This might not be the case when the hotel is more fully booked, however. YMMV.

The hotel is super conveniently located right next to the trainstation. It has a buffet-breakfast which is quite satisfactory and they have washing-machines available and the staff is very helpful, able to help with calling taxi-services to pick you up from, for example, a remote onsen.

Stayed in April 2024

Wife could smell a hint of cig smoke from maybe past use

Location next to the station, only 10 minute walk to the samurai village strip, spacious room

Stayed in April 2024

So convenient right next to the station, comfortable, nice staff

Stayed in March 2024

Nil

Location great, just next to train station. The breakfast provided also good.

Stayed in February 2024

No elevator

Location and staff

Stayed in February 2024

Breakfast didn’t have a huge amount of options for a buffet, but we enjoyed it. Not so cheap for a remote town, but convenience to the station was worth it.

Large sized room by Japan standards with couches to sit on, right next to the Shinkansen station, so couldn’t be more convenient for luggage. Walk of 15-20 mins to Samurai houses / museums, which we enjoyed, even in winter.

Stayed in January 2024

The only thing that would make it better would be an onsen.

Loved every bit here. When I arrived it was snowing in beautiful fluffy flakes❤️ It was literally 20 steps from the JR train exit to the hotel entrance, so even in a blizzard you’d be able to go back and forth without problem. Staff struggled with English but solved this with a simple instruction card, it was very cute. They did their best and everything was completely clear. The room was very big compared to other places I had been with a sofa and coffee table that seat 2 people easily. The bath was very enjoyable, breakfast was small but delicious, the smoked fish was really good. You have a view of the square in front of the train station so lots of things and people to observe. I really recommend staying here as the town has interesting history itself but also has a good and fast connection to Akita City.

Stayed in December 2023

Good rooms, restaurant etc. Well located.

Stayed in January 2024

All was good including the nice little on-site restaurant.

Quiet, clean and comfortable. Helpful staff.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing, everything was perfect, except that during our stay the snow on the street was melting down, so it was a bit difficult to walked around the city, but that wasn't about the hotel anyway.

Superb location, just right outside the train station. The staff were polite and accommodated everything. The room itself was comfortable with ample of space, especially comparing to to Japanese standard. The restaurant and meal was also good for dinner. Finally the walking to the samurai village is around 10-15 mins walk.

Stayed in December 2023

The staff very nice.😘

Stayed in December 2023

Breakfast ended a little early, 9 o'clock. So we never got to sleep in. (Mostly because I love potato salad and didnt want to miss it.) Also, the microwave is in the hallway which might be a bit awkward, but not really a problem.

The food was good, both breakfast and dinner. Also relatively cheap. The location was fantastic! The room was much bigger than anticipated, beds were really comfortable, and the bathroom was great.

Stayed in December 2023

The room is slightly small. Other than that, everything is fine. Limited USB charger.

Location of the hotel. It is just next Kakunodate Station (10 foot steps). The hotel has coin laundry machine, microwave, vending machine and restaurant. Next to the hotel, there is a mart and souvenirs shops.

Stayed in December 2023

If you are looking for things to do after 1900. There won’t be much options due to the small town.

The hotel is located right beside the JR Kakunodate Train station. Its closed proximity means catching a train or going to the convenient store is as simple as just exiting the hotel and turning right and you will be there in 10 seconds. While the breakfast did not have large selection due to the small number of guests, it does offers of a variety of Japanese and European breakfast. If you are intending to stay in your room most of the time, it has high speed internet on the orders of 100mbps despite the small town.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing in particular. The breakfast is good and the room size is just nice. It will be better if they have onsen.

It's right beside the station. So it is very convenient for us when we reached the hotel late.

Stayed in December 2023

There isnt any restaurants around other than the one in the hotel and it is very quiet after 6pm

Big room and the hotel is just 1 minute from the station

Stayed in October 2023

None

Nice restaurant in the hotel which serves delicious hamburg steak !

Stayed in November 2023

Good location and customer service

Stayed in November 2023

Room is big and quiet A nice place to stay

Stayed in November 2023

- The staff were helpful but the staff will have some difficulties explaining in English for complex travel questions.

- The walk from the train station was less than a minute away. Just need to turn left after exiting the station entrance. there is coin laundry - There are essentials toiletries in the toilet - Good wifi - There is a convenient store near the hotel. - There are some eating places nearby but the eating place close early during the autumn season. - Check in and out was easy. - There is a mini fridge - The beds were comfortable

Stayed in November 2023

Right at the station, very friendly staff, the room was very comfortable and large by typical Japanese standards…excellent!

Stayed in October 2023

The hotel was right outside the train station, literally a 10 seconds walk. Location is fantastic. The room was also very clean and comfy and spacious. There is also a restaurant in the hotel for meals. The breakfast is buffet style, maybe abit basic but was nevertheless great. Was buying the akita inu plushies at the in house souvenier store in the hotel and the staff was patient with us, she took a few out and let us choose the ones we wanted to buy. Really like the Japanese hospitality experienced in the hotel. There is nothing to dislike.

Stayed in October 2023

The staff does not speak English.

Excellent location, close to JR station.

Stayed in October 2023