No negatives

Perfect for a short visit

Stayed in August 2025

The extra bed was not very comfortable. The bear alert in Kakunodate was a little off putting (not the Hotel’s fault, of course…).

The place delivers what it promises. It is very near the station, the room was ok for 3 people, the extra bed was not very comfortable, the others were good. The breakfast was really good, and the view from the restaurant was pleasant. The staff was very kind and helpful. The Hotel is a 15 min walk from the centre. Kakunodate is worth a stay. There is a public bath next to a nice isakaya. There are convenience stores.

Stayed in August 2025

- Walls between rooms are on the thin side

- Fantastic location, literally attached to Kakunodate station. - Rooms are clean, quiet, and very comfortable. - Staff are kind and helpful - Onsite laundry is convenient. - The attached restaurant is a great option for tired travelers looking for dinner. - Breakfast is good

Stayed in August 2025

Rooms are small. So just dont plan to stay in your room all day and go out and enjoy the village!

location is great. Expect a Japanese business hotel style room and amenities in a traditional Japanese building and setting

Stayed in August 2025

Little far from the samurai district, but usually there's a taxi in front of the station which will get you there very cheap. Or it's like 15 to 20 minutes walk.

It's just next to the station, literally 20 meters. And don't worry about train noise, our window was facing the tracks and we didn't even know about trains. Hotel has everything you need for a great time in Kakunodate.

Stayed in July 2025

Hotel was warm, comfortable, excellent and scrumptious breakfast. Staff were kind, hospitable and helpful! Hotel was a few steps away from the train station and convenience store.

Stayed in June 2025

We didn't like all the signs in the breakfast room/restaurant telling us "Do not move the tables", "Do not bring in bottles or containers", "Do not sit at your table after eating", etc. It felt rather dictatorial. We think this hotel is better suited to business users than tourists. There were few places to sit in the reception area & we resorted to sitting on our beds to relax after a long day out exploring.

This place was so easy to find - We came out of the JR station, looked left & it was right in front of us! Despite being beside the railway tracks, we never heard any trains. We slept well here. Breakfast was a small buffet, but everything we needed was there. On the first night, we ate in the hotel restaurant. The Japanese style burger was delicious.

Stayed in June 2025

There was nothing we didn't like about this hotel.

Located right next to the train station, in a picturesque square, this small JR run hotel had the personal air of a country hotel, with friendly staff, good food and expected conveniences like a restaurant, washing machines, gift shop and vending machines. Staff were lovely. Surprisingly our room was extremely quiet and we didn't hear any trains pass although we were only a few meters from the tracks.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing really

Close to everything we wanted to see

Stayed in May 2025

The air conditioner cannot be set to lower temperatures so the room felt a bit stuffy.

The location couldn’t be better, being right next to the train station.

Stayed in April 2025

I have no suggestions I'm sorry

The hotel had excellent parking. It was very easy to find, the washing and drying machines worked well, having a restaurant on site was helpful. It was relaxing that wearing slippers did not seem essential as I do find I worry I will trip when using them.

Stayed in May 2025

Great location with a good restaurant attached. Nice included breakfast.

Stayed in May 2025

Breakfast choices were rather limited.

Location was perfect for train travellers!

Stayed in May 2025

Location is superb, right next to the train station yet not noisy at all from passing trains. Quite enjoyed watching the Shinkansen pass by from my window. Very comfortable stay with friendly staff.

Stayed in February 2025

Not "folk"--more of a business hotel, But that was OK.

close to train station, clean, friendly, Reasonable price

Stayed in March 2025

My wife and I were absolutely delighted with our spacious, comfortable room, excellent breakfast and lovely staff

Stayed in April 2025

Outstanding value for money. Right next to station and a bicycle rent place. Best accommodation in kakunodate.

Stayed in March 2025

Close to station and samurai village

Stayed in February 2025

A very pleasant and comfortable hotel next door to the local rail station. There is a nice restaurant in the hotel (one of the few places to eat in the area in the evening) and a convenience store at the station. It is an easy 20-minute walk to the 'samurai street'.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Perfect location (0.5seconds from the station), with a GREAT restaurant inside with local cuisine (we had dinner here), great breakfast (not huge, but with everything great, oishii onigiri), great staff and good sake. Spatious room, we even had a sofa inside of it!

Stayed in March 2025

The beds were very hard and uncomfortable.

Great location, easy enough to walk to the samurai district even in the snow and next door to the station. The staff were very friendly.

Stayed in February 2025

My room was small and a bit dated.

The hotel is right next to the train station, so super convenient. Convenience really matters when you arrive during a snow storm. Since there aren’t many restaurants near the hotel, I ate most of my meals there. Which wasn’t that much of a hardship. The meals were quite tasty and inexpensive.

Stayed in February 2025

Location and staff.

Stayed in February 2025

The location was excellent, the breakfast buffet was good also.

Stayed in February 2025