Shikikan Saito is is Japanese inn located at the foot of a mountain, surrounded by trees and secluded from daily life. There are several facilities for guests to enjoy including a foot bath, waterside lounge, smoking room, and even a library. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are Japanese-style cuisine made with local, seasonal ingredients. There are four types of rooms guests can choose from, including modern Western rooms and special Japanese-style rooms which have their own bath and breakfast service. WiFi is available in the rooms.
I don't think this is an inn that I would recommend to anyone. There is no shower in the bathroom, only water comes out of the faucet. When I wash my hair, I scoop up the hot water in the water tank that I have saved up with a bucket and wash it. Because this hot water uses geothermal heat, it is often a little hot, so in that case you need to add water to adjust the temperature. This time, there was a guest washing his head with water in front of a faucet separate from the hot water tank. I was a little worried that I would catch a cold because it was so cold that I was about to jump when I washed the shampoo. There are only two washrooms in the bathroom where you can reach the hot water tank, so I think you should wait until those washrooms open. This inn is not for the faint of heart. Hair dryers are also available for rent at the front desk to avoid the effects of hydrogen sulfide gas. Due to geothermal heating, fine temperature adjustment is not possible. The room temperature is controlled by opening and closing the windows. In autumn, even if there is a screen door, stink bugs will enter without mercy. On the premise that stink bugs will enter from the beginning, packing tape for trapping is placed in the guest room. If you don't like stink bugs, you'll have to catch them yourself. This inn is not suitable for people who are not good at insects. The toilet in the guest room does not have a warm water washing toilet seat, and only cold water comes out of the hand wash basin. Because this is also affected by hydrogen sulfide gas, the equipment is kept to a minimum. (There was only one communal toilet with a warm-water washing toilet seat.) This is just a quick summary, and it may be a bit unbearable for people who are used to a typical inn. The bottom of the open-air bath is also full of fallen leaves in autumn, so it is necessary to enjoy bathing with the leaves. However, I feel that the advantages such as outstanding sulfur springs, delicious food although not luxurious, and very pleasant customer service outweigh the disadvantages mentioned above. So I have stayed here many times. This was my first visit since the outbreak of the Corona vortex, and I was impressed by how much money was spent on truly necessary measures, such as installing alcohol disinfectants in each guest room. (This is the only inn that has alcohol for disinfection in each guest room, probably to prevent damages caused by pickpockets.) I recommend it to anyone.
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I stayed at Twin for 3 nights on the same schedule as last year. Last year, it rained so hard that I couldn't enjoy the mountains, so I had to challenge myself again. Then, it rained again this year, so I went to Morioka's art museum and watched a movie. Many people from nearby prefectures were staying because of the Tohoku discount. The senior owner couple was very busy and looked tired. Two free washing machines were installed and it became convenient.
It was the first stay with 3 people for 1 night.
There is a building along the river, and it is a quiet place, so you can relax.
The room is a Japanese-style room, there is no toilet and washbasin, and there are shared facilities along the corridor. Lack of confirmation when booking. There is a sound of walking in the hallway, and the voice next door is also a little leaked.
There were more meals than I could eat, but the taste was not good enough for me. There were fish, wild vegetables, tempura, etc., but it's a matter of taste. Breakfast was not enough to eat, so it was saved.
All the staff are kind.
A day trip bath is also available from 8:00 in the morning, so next time I will use it for a day trip bath.
The open-air bath is dark underfoot and there are steps, so be careful when bathing at night. The outdoor bath was cloudy, so I couldn't see the stairs at night.
Located in Hachimantai, Hachimantai Rising Sun Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Panorama Ski Area and Iwate Prefectural Forest Learning Center. This guesthouse is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Appi Kogen Ski Resort and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Matsuo Mine Museum.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as hot springs or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 50 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and free tea bags/instant coffee.
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