Properties with Onsen in Senboku

Meals were easily the most intricate and most sophisticated of all the Ryokans I've tried. They go out of their way to showcase Akita specialties, which I really appreciate as it means I need not travel to restaurants specially to try them. They provide a private dining room and I cheekily thought to myself that this is so you can lick your plate clean! Indeed it was so delicious that if the Michelin inspectors came, I am sure they will get a star. Best service out of all the ryokans I went to - everyone is super attentive and super responsive. On the booking.com app, they were the most prompt to respond to messages. They had good recommendations for me on what I could do around Lake Tazawako and the surrounding area. Other examples of exemplary service: They took the initiative to ask me if I would like a picture with my meal (as I was a solo traveller). How delightful! Out of all the ryokans I stayed in, this is the only one who did that. Another example: they asked me if they could clean my room while I am out. This is unlike other hotels and ryokans that instead ask if I would like my room cleaned (assuming that the default is no). The room was of a most excellent layout with good separation of different areas and a good size such that it makes you feel like you are living in your own apartment and not so much a resort. The bed was also very comfortable - there is something special about the bed linens. They were so refreshing to the touch and so comfortable. At every corner there are thoughtful gestures - a little bench for you to admire a view, the tatami flooring throughout. Every effort has been made to make it a special and premium experience. Even the toilet is larger than some of what I’ve seen and has charming and tasteful decorations. I am so glad I tried out Kashintei Shirahama and hope to be back!

Amazing stay, has everything you need and more. Great location and great private onsen.

This place is an absolute gem, the staff were amazing. The location was brilliant, directly across the road from the lake, you can watch the beautiful sun sets over the lake! The chef took so much care in preparing meals. Would love to stay there again!

Breakfast was a big spread with mostly local Japanese dishes. Location is about 15 mins away from Kakunodate Station. Frequent shuttle bus to/from the station was very helpful.

Very nice hotel with a classy onsen and a very rich breakfast and dinner buffet. Child-friendly (games room) and pet friendly. Spacious and clean rooms. Shuttle service from the train station. In the immediate surroundings there is a temple with a large garden, unfortunately not very well maintained. Good public transport to the lake and the mountains.

Great onsen, close to tazawako. Friendly staff. Amazing buffet breakfast and dinner.

Remote not too busy location, well maintained facilities for skiing, food for every taste; skiing, sledding & tubing right from front door, access roads kept clean, plentiful parking, spectacular views from every room.

The food is really fantastic, hand made by the chief. The hospitality that we received from the staff is really good, and they are willing to help us search for our friends during a heavy down pour

This family run onsen retreat is over half a century old and represents the spirit of Japan in challenging times. It seems the elderly parents are now only able to provide limited help and daughter is responsible for everything. The hospitality was endearing and homely. A knock on the door for meal times was such a personal touch. The food was delicious, with extensive Kaiseki evening meals featuring multiple sashimi items, as well as fish, shrimp, crab and vegetables in the most delicious broth ever, tempura, hotpot, steak, amazing rice and multiple trimmings. Breakfasts were mixed western and traditional dishes (maybe as I'm an international visitor) and filling. The onsen was skin-tingling hot and available 24 hours. I never made it past the "cool" end away from the inlet. It warmed my bones. The room was big and easily warmed with a view of the valley. Parking was immediately in front of the building. It's a beautiful valley with documented history to the late 1500's. No question, the best value for money of my holiday.

This was an unexpected gem!! Absolutely brilliant and authentic Ryokan in the mountains outside Morioka. Hotel shuttle transfers made it super easy, and the hotel, onsen and dinner were all spectacular. Exceeded expectations. Recommend!!