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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Wanoi Kakunodate in Semboku offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a bath, bidet, hairdryer, coffee machine, dining table, tatami floor, refrigerator, free toiletries, shower, dressing room, slippers, TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy free on-site private parking, housekeeping service, full-day security, and breakfast in the room. The Asian breakfast includes local specialties, highly praised by visitors. Convenient Location: Located 26 mi from Akita Airport, the hotel is a few steps from Kakunodate Station. Nearby attractions include Nyuto Hot Spring (24 mi), Omagari Station (12 mi), Tazawako Station (13 mi), Lake Tazawa (14 mi), and Shizukuishi Station (30 mi).
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lisa
United States
“Beautifully renovated, well appointed, historical feel with modern conveniences, great hospitality service.” - Cheng
Singapore
“Place was very spacious and special. Very near to all the places to visit. Staff are very helpful.” - John
United States
“Beautiful traditional house, very large and comfortable” - Jason
Canada
“This is an amazing place to stay. A beautiful and historic building, well appointed and incredibly spacious. Great breakfast delivered each day, shuttle from train station. Fantastic air conditioning during the summer heat wave. Staff were...” - Barry
Australia
“An amazing experience staying in such a unique, historical building. Attentive and helpful staff helped to it make this a memorable stay.” - John
United Kingdom
“This was a once in a lifetime experience. To stay in a beautiful, peaceful, country town in a wood encrusted vintage property with all the comforts of modern living. Learned so much about Japanese culture here. Staff massively helpful-nothing was...” - Annabel
Australia
“The historic building has been modernised but with care to emphasise its origins I loved it. (Most people come by train. It’s owned by Japanese Rail If you come by car it can be tricky to find as you check in through a different hotel near the...” - Thomas
France
“A bit expensive but ideally located in Kakunodate. The staff guided us to the house from the JR station. It is big and very comfortable for 2 people. The house is beautiful and feels a bit like being in a museum or an exposition room. They made...” - Megan
South Africa
“It is such an authentic experience. It was also our first time experiencing snow, so it made the place even cozier. The beds were large and in the Bushigura room we stayed in there were two toilets. The stone bath was so nice to relax in. There...” - Rowan
United Kingdom
“Beautiful historic building, very clean and comfortable, good Japanese breakfast, lots of space, good bathroom facilities with Japanese bath. Staff were so kind, friendly and helpful despite the language barrier”
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.







The fine print
Please note that the property can only be accessed via stairs.