About Wabizakura

An exclusive chalet, near the charming and traditional samurai town of Kakunodate, the Wabizakura Inn is the place to escape from daily life.

Concept

With a combination of Japanese and Western influences, each of our ten rooms is distinctly unique. Each room features its own private, free-flowing hot spring spa and terrace with both tatami and living room areas. Suites include Japanese style futons or western beds.

Just a 10-minute drive from Tohoku’s little Kyoto and famous samurai village, you can enjoy both a luxurious get away and a traditional Japanese experience. In spring you can see Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) along the Samurai Street.
Guests staying at the inn enjoy complimentary entrance to the Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum.

Features

The main building is a 200 year old house relocated from Iwate prefecture. With its traditional thatched roof, it boasts the beauty and décor of rustic Japan, alongside antique furniture from the esteemed Aoyagi Samurai Clan.

Wabizakura

means modest cherry blossom, a symbol of strength and kindness. The inn was named for the love of nature and its peaceful surroundings. Perfect for star-gazing, our area, Kadoya, is known for its clear skies, virgin landscape, and nostalgic history.

Facilities

Bar Lounge/ Dining/Gift Shop/ Massage and Oil treatment/ Chartered Open Air Bath/ Tatami Hall/ Star-gazing Deck/ Free DVDs/ Free guest parking
*Massage and Oil treatment requires reservation at least 3 days in advance.

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  Lounge
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  Bar
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  Tatami Hall
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  Shop
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  Massage and Oil treatment
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  Star-gazing Deck

Hot spring / Onsen

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  Chartered Open Air Bath
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  In-Room Bath

High quality alkaline hot spring water with a pH of 9.6

Meals

Kaiseki Japanese traditional multiple course meals.
Our restaurant boasts a 2 michelen star chef from a Tokyo restaurant who cooks organic meals which are delicious and healthy.

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  In-Room Dining
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  Public Dining
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  Kaiseki

Guest Suites and Rates

Guest Suites

We take pride in our variety of rooms: Royal Suites with a dining room, Japanese style suites and Western style suites, each unique and beautiful in its own way.

Royal Suites with a private dining room(97㎡(including terrace))

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This is an example of a Royal Suite; however each Royal Suite is uniquely furnished.
Each Royal Suite contains two beds.
*Dinner and Breakfast will be served in the guest suite.

Japanese style suites(70㎡(including terrace))

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This is an example of a Japanese style suite; however each Japanese style suite is uniquely furnished.
Each Japanese style suite contains futon mats.
* Breakfast and Dinner will be served in the public dining room.

Western style suites(70㎡(including terrace))

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This is an example of a Western style suite; however each Western style suite is uniquely furnished.
Each Western style suite contains two beds.
*Dinner and Breakfast will be served in the public dining room.

All rooms include;
Private, natural hot spring bath/ Tatami/ Living room/ Deck terrace/ Mini bar/ TV/ DVD player/ Free wired Internet/ Under floor heating/ In-room safe/ Phone/ Coffee & tea making facilities/ Towels/ Bath robes/ Yukata/ Sleep wear/ Complimentary toiletries/ Hair dryer/ Free WIFI
*No smoking inside the rooms (smoking is allowed on the terrace).

Rates Per Night Per Person with dinner and breakfast included (Compulsory onsen charge 150yen per person will be added)
Room Type	Occupancy	Double occupancy (per person)	Triple occupancy (per person)	Quad occupancy (per person)
Japanese style suites	2-4 persons	52,000yen-	51,000yen-	50,000yen-
Western style suites	2-4 persons	52,000yen-	51,000yen-	50,000yen-
Royal Suites with a private dining room	2-4 persons	62,000yen-	61,000yen-	60,000yen-
		Rate for children(age 9-11): 30,000yen
		Rate for children(age 6- 8): 30,000yen

(Room Rates) Increased Rates: Saturdays and the day before holidays ,Cherry blossom viewing season, Bon Festival period, Autumn leaf viewing season ,Year-end through New Year holidays. （Refer to the Rate Calendar）　

* Under age 5 free of charge(no meals no futon)
* Extra futon mat 5,500yen
* Kids meals 7,000yen (reservation required)

Story

The Naotake Royal Suite and The Shozan Royal Suite. The royal suites are named after Naotake Odano, a Kakunodate born samurai and relative of the Aoyagi family, as well as Akita City born, samurai tycoon, Yoshiatsu Satake (Shozan). These samurai warriors, who were very fond of fine art, adopted the western shading method that resulted in the creation of Akita Ranga, a Dutch-style school of painting which left a great impact on the world of Western art.
Naotake’s pioneering spirit towards art as well as Shozan’s love for foreign cultures has been incorporated in to the interior decoration of our rooms. You will also find that traditional crafts unique to this area are dotted around each room.
Japanese style suites and Western style suites. These rooms are poetically named after the beautiful skies of this area.

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Access

Train

3hours and 10min from JR Tokyo Station to JR Kakunodate Station by Komachi Akita Shinkansen.
15min drive by taxi from JR Kakunodate Station to Wabizakura.

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Easy access from Narita international airport
〇Narita -(JR Narita express 60min)-
〇JR Tokyo station -(Shinkansen Komachi:3hours)-
〇JR Kakunodate -(Taxi:15min)-
〇Wabizakura

JR East Tohoku Area Pass (5days)

Air

An hour flight from Haneda Airport in Tokyo to Akita Airport. Approximately 50mins by Taxi from Akita Airport to Wabizakura.
* Private chartered　taxi from Akita Airport is also available (reservation required)

Google map Link

014-0515 秋田県仙北市西木町門字屋笹山2-8
2-8 Aza Sasayama Kadoya Nishikicho Senboku city Kakunodate Akita-Pref 014-0515 Japan

Google map

General Information

Check In : 3:00pm(~7:00pm)
Check out : 11:00am


Credit card accepted (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Diners, Amex, 銀聯)
Pets not allowed.
Children are only allowed to stay in the Royal Suites.
Single occupants are accepted weekdays only and will incur an extra charge.
No smoking inside (smoking is only allowed on the terrace).

Dinner start times: 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00p.m. (Last call for ordering drinks: 9:30p.m.).
Breakfast start times: 8:00, and 9:00a.m.
Lounge: 8:00 – 10:00p.m.

Chartered open-air bath: 3:00 – 10:00p.m. and 6:00 – 10:00a.m.(free of charge).
A 30-minute bath is available, please reserve when checking in.

Extension fee
In case of late check-out or early check-in an additional 10,000yen (+tax) will be charged per hour (reservation required).

A 3,000yen (+tax) corkage fee per bottle will apply if you wish to consume alcohol in the dining room during dinner.

Partnership Locations

Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum
Experience the unique cultural heritage of Japan in this stately samurai residence. Hotel guests enjoy complimentary entrance.　 *Please ask the museum entrance staffs. Your name is to be added to the museum guest list of the day.(Both checkin and out day)
www.samuraiworld.com (9:00～17:00（winter ～16:00）


Satoku Garden
Located at the center of the Samurai Street, it is one of the highest quality souvenir shops in Kakunodate; selling traditional cherry tree bark woodwork and local art. Remote concierge ,free parking and baggage room is available at the Satoku Garden Shop. *Please ask the shop staffs. Your name is to be on the hotel guest list of the day.(Both checkin and out day)
www.satoku-garden.com

Sightseeing

Bukeyashiki Samurai Street (10 min by car)
Tazawako Lake (20 min by car)
Dakigaeri Ravine (20 min by car)

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  Bukeyashiki Samurai Street
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  Tazawako Lake
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  Dakigaeri Ravine

Reservation and Inquiry

Online Reservation
Room Inquiry via E-mail
*First Name *Last Name *Zip/post code *Address *Telephone/Mobile phone
*E-mail *Check-in Date including Year: *Check-out Date including Year: *Length of stay
*Adults (number of male and female) *Approx. check in time
*Mode of transport (train/car/air) *Food allergies, if any *Reasons for choosing us (Opt.)　

The hotel staff will notify you by Email that the reservation has been confirmed.
Please allow maximum 48hours hours reply for office hours and time difference.
We would like to reply to each mail carefully and individually.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations made 5 to 2 days prior to your scheduled date of arrival will incur a 30 percent charge of the total cost.
Cancellations made 1 day prior to your scheduled date of arrival will incur a 50 percent charge of the total cost.
Cancellations made on the day of your arrival or not showing up will incur the full cost.