Ryokans en Hanamaki

“This was an excellent onsen hotel (we've stayed in quite a few). The room we had (Japanese style room with open air bath) was spacious, even for a family of four and included a small garden area as well as the bath. The food was exceptional - and served by incredibly friendly and helpful staff who our daughters loved engaging with. There were toys for the children that could be taken to the room and they also enjoyed watching the goldfish that swim in the indoor 'river' in the reception area....

“The drive to the place had road closure at specific timing so if you are planning to go, my suggestion is pre-plan ahead because I was supposed to make it before the road closure time but my car was in a ditch on the way in. The hotel is deep in the mountains with no reception at all. I believe the people there carry satellite phones to maintain contact as it was impossible for me to even receive any signal, even in the hotel. Honestly, because of this, I am thankful that I do not have any...

“決して新しい施設ではありませんがお部屋もお風呂もきれいにお掃除されていて良かった。 高齢の母を連れての宿泊でしたがバリアフリー面でも問題ありませんでした。 アメニティなども豊富に準備されていたり、ドリンク、アイスなども無料で用意されていて心遣いが感じられました。 スタッフの方々も感じ良く対応して頂きました。 家族風呂もとても良かったです。”

“一部リノベーションはしていますが古い施設のため、部屋の空調調整が難しく少し蒸し暑さを感じました。 食事の際の炉端焼きの煙も不安なものがありましたが泉質はよかったです。”

“A perfect stay! A typical Japanese room with futon, super nice experience at the bath, nice breakfast and very friendly people at the reception. There is also shuttle bus service to and from Kakunodate. Need to be reserved in advance. Maybe a good idea from Kakunodate becuase there are not so many trains to ”