2 Best Hotels in Kakunodate, Tohoku

This low-rise hotel next to the train station has Western-style standard twin rooms with private baths; larger deluxe twins with sofas are worth the extra expense. A simple breakfast is generally included in the rates and served at the attached restaurant on the first floor.

Smiling staff welcome you to this charming small inn with modern, albeit simply decorated, rooms that adjoin the town baths. Join the locals for an evening dip before heading back to your room. While it is on a quiet street, you are nevertheless just a few minutes' walk from the main sights. Tea and coffee are available in the corridor. The optional Japanese breakfast served at the neighboring restaurant is well worth the cost.