Kashintei Shirahama Hotel - Semboku

4-star ryokan on Lake Tazawa with on-site hot spring baths

Accommodations

Kashintei Shirahama offers mountain-side and Lake Tazawa view Japanese-style rooms with tatami flooring. Each room has a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, plus a separate dining area across the hallway. The largest rooms include both a bedroom area and a private dining room, providing space for families or groups.

Wellness

Guests at Kashintei Shirahama have access to an on-site hot spring bath and an open-air bath, both free of charge. The hotel also provides a private family onsen (first-come, first-served, 40-minute sessions) with a tatami changing room. All onsen facilities are located on the first floor, separate from the guest rooms.

Dining

The ryokan serves an Asian breakfast featuring Akita specialties such as kiritanpo and Hinai chicken hot pot. Dinner is a multi-course kaiseki meal served in a private dining room, with dishes that change daily and showcase local ingredients including Inaniwa udon. A children's menu is available for younger guests, and the hotel can accommodate dietary requests with advance notice.

Location & Services

Kashintei Shirahama is located directly on Lake Tazawa, 3 miles from the lake shore and 9 miles from Nyuto Hot Spring. The hotel operates a free shuttle service to nearby attractions and train stations, including Tazawako Station. Morioka Station is 30 miles away, and Akita Airport is 42 miles from the property.

Family-Friendly Amenities

The ryokan provides rooms with two double beds or multiple futons suitable for families with children. A children's menu is offered for dinner, and the private family onsen allows parents to bathe with young children. The hotel also has a designated smoking area and vending machines for drinks and snacks.

• Location: Lake Tazawa frontage, 9 miles from Nyuto Hot Spring
• Rooms: Japanese-style rooms with tatami and private dining areas
• Dining: Kaiseki dinner and Asian breakfast with Akita specialties
• Wellness: On-site hot spring bath, open-air bath, and private family onsen
• Services: Free shuttle to Tazawako Station and nearby attractions
• Family: Children's menu, private family onsen, rooms for 6 guests