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Kashintei Shirahama

3.0 star property
Ryokan in Senboku with free parking

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Hot springs
Courtyard
Mountain view Japanese-style room , meals in a private dining room, Non Smoking | In-room dining
In-room dining
Exterior
Kashintei Shirahama offers a peaceful ryokan experience with an indoor mineral hot spring for genuine relaxation. Explore on-site shopping for local items or enjoy a quiet moment in the library with a good book. Previous guests consistently praise their experiences here.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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View all photos for Mountain view Japanese-style room , meals in a private dining room, Non Smoking

Mountain view Japanese-style room , meals in a private dining room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mountain view Japanese-style room , meals in a private dining room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lake Tazawa side Japanese modern twin room , Meals in a private dining room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Komagatake-side Japanese-style room , meals in a private dining room, Non Smoking

Komagatake-side Japanese-style room , meals in a private dining room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Komagatake-side Japanese-style room , meals in a private dining room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

View all photos for Lake Tazawa view Japanese-style room , meals in a private dining room, Non Smoking

Lake Tazawa view Japanese-style room , meals in a private dining room, Non Smoking | View from room

Lake Tazawa view Japanese-style room , meals in a private dining room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese/Western-style room, Mountain view, Meals in a private dining room, Non Smoking

Japanese/Western-style room, Mountain view, Meals in a private dining room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese/Western-style room, Mountain view, Meals in a private dining room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Located in Senboku, Kashintei Shirahama is near a boardwalk/promenade. Memories of the Lagoon Branch School Museum and Kakunodate Castle Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Towada-Hachimantai National Park and Kenmin no Mori. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.
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145-15, Senboku, Akita, 0141204

What's nearby

  • Lake Tazawa - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Gozanoishi Shrine - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Tazawako Ski Resort - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Mount Akita-Komagatake - 15 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Nyūtō Onsen - 18 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tazawako Station - 11 min drive
  • Akita Airport (AXT) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪山のはちみつ屋 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪たつこ茶屋 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪十割そば処 そば五郎 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪仙岩峠の茶屋 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪山のはちみつ屋 ピザ工房 - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Kashintei Shirahama

Ryokan near a boardwalk/promenade
Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), shopping on site, and a library at Kashintei Shirahama. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor private onsen or the 24-hour public bath. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A water dispenser, a vending machine, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Kashintei Shirahama boast perks such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Separate dining areas, refrigerators, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Kaiseki meal
  • Tea service

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Private outdoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Elevator (71 inch wide door)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • In-room dining only
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Kashintei Shirahama Ryokan
Kashintei Shirahama Senboku
Kashintei Shirahama Ryokan Senboku

Frequently asked questions

Is Kashintei Shirahama pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kashintei Shirahama?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kashintei Shirahama?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kashintei Shirahama?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kashintei Shirahama located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this ryokan is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kenmin no Mori and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Tazawa and Gozanoishi Shrine. Memories of the Lagoon Branch School Museum and Akita Komagatake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Kashintei Shirahama Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent retreat option. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn and a beautiful location. Wonderful hospitality and the food was outstanding. Very special experience to stay here and enjoy the hot springs and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kashintei Shirahama is definitely one of the best Japanese ryokans we have visited. Location wise it's perfectly located right by Lake Tazawa, 30 minutes from Kakunodate, ski resort, Dakigaeri Valley, Tatsuko statue. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, especially Nori-san and Minori. Whenever we hit a snag with our communications, Google Translate would hop in. The first floor is where the private onsen and public onsen are located. The rooms are on 3rd,4th and 5th, with 5 units on each floor. We got the room with 2 double beds. We ordered the half board option so we have Japanese breakfast and kaiseki dinner for 2 days. There's no duplicate dish, and we got to enjoy many Akita specialty such as Kiritanpo, Hinai chicken, Inaniwa udon. Every single dish is exquisite in taste and is a piece of art. The meals are served at a private dining room. You can also use the private onsen free off charge, it's first come first serve for 40 minutes max. There's a free parking lot across there street and elevator, so it's not of a concern with moving the luggage to the room. The bed is very comfortable, we slept like a baby. It's very relaxing vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Japanes Onsen experience. Will come back next year.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Very nice environment. Food was delicious. Probably the best food I have ever had in all the Onsen hotel The lake around is so nice. If you go in the late April you may see the cherry blossom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best choice at the location

Although it is far away from main cities, it is still easy to get access from Tokyo or Sendai from direct Shinkansen train. The location of the hotel is very nice. It is just a few steps away from the lake Tazawako. They served very yummy local cuisine too. Staff are all professional and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, a bit dated, but very clean. Good Food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire area around Lake Tazawa has seen better days. So has this property; it is a bit tired and in need of some love and attention. Having said that, the overall experience was very good, with great staff and exceptional dining.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked our stay to experience a traditional Ryokan and are so glad we did! From the moment we entered the building, the staff made us feel welcome, were incredibly attentive and the picture of Japanese service standards, which are so much higher than what we are used to in Europe! We were incredibly impressed with the meals in general, but particularly the dinner was outstanding. Our waiter made the experience extra special and we loved the pride with which he explained the dishes to us as well as the food presentation. Dinner is served in a private dining room opposite the rooms. The rooms are spacious and very clean. We would highly recommend to book this place if you’re up for a truly Japanese experience. Thank you again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yutaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kizuna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ゆったり快適

玄関を上がってからエレベーター内も廊下も部屋も畳で大変気持ち良く、お部屋の中にある個室ダイニングルームでのお食事も美味しく、とてもゆったりと快適な滞在となりました。 大浴場に行く際に使う素敵なカゴが浴衣セットと一緒にお部屋に置いてあり、テンションが上がりました！ シャンプー、コンディショナー、ボディソープを部屋風呂用にフロントで貸していただきました。かわいい小さなボトルに入っていて、感動しました。 露天風呂と大浴場の間の網戸が修理されていたら、全て5スターにしました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ILARIA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Toru

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ホスピタリティの高い、居心地の良い旅館でした。機会があれば、また行きたいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TORU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shinichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
食事が美味しい
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

KOICHI

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
事前にナマモノが食べれないと伝えていたが 連携が取れていなかった。 しかし、貸切風呂が良かった。 スタッフの皆さんも笑顔が多く気持ちよく過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

hidechika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
清掃が行き届いている。食事もおいしい
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
部屋食でダイニングが別になっているのは良かった。食事も大変美味しく、内容も充実していた。 露天風呂に温度維持の為のカバーが掛かっていたのには幻滅した。全く風情が無かった。他が良かったのに、露天風呂のせいで再訪はないかなと思った。とても残念。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

HYUNKOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

최고의 숙소

직원분들이 너무 친절하고 음식은 파라이빗 룸에서 식구끼리 정말 맛있게 먹었습니다. 꼭 가보시기 바랍니다.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takamichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
館内はとても清潔で、落ち着いた和の雰囲気が心地よかったです。スタッフの方々も親切で、チェックインからチェックアウトまで丁寧に対応していただきました。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuen Wan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

非常適合度假的好飯店

非常乾淨的飯店，全棟飯店都鋪上塌塌米，連電梯內也是。入內需要脫鞋，飯店服務人員會幫你收鞋子、或是幫你準備好鞋子。用餐的地方就在你房間門口對面，用餐氣氛極佳。24小時開放溫泉，有家庭風呂與露天風呂。鄰近田澤湖畔，落日很漂亮。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yasuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
田沢湖駅と旅館の間の無料送迎（要予約）があるので、たいへん助かりました。田沢湖まで徒歩1分です。食事はグループごとに個室で取ることができて、くつろげます。秋田名物を食べることができました。冬だったので寒くて、露天風呂は一瞬しか入れませんでしたが、温泉は広くてゆったりできました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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