Top Hotels in Nishiiwai-gun
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The 5 best hotels in Nishiiwai-gun, Japan
Discover the best hotels in Nishiiwai-gun, Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku including Ryokan Maizuru, HIRAIZUMI Hotel Musashibo, Minpaku Hiraizumi, Soba-an Shizukatei, Iris Yu.
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1. Ryokan Maizuru
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
A pleasant stay
Reviewed By TheBlumIt's a well done blend of a modern new building with retaining some of the traditional ryokan feel. The dinner served was exquisite to both the eye and the pallat. The bath was small, but hot enough. I have stayed in countless ryokans during my multiple visits to Japan over the past 30 plus years and this was an enjoyable experience
2. HIRAIZUMI Hotel Musashibo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
A traveler's inn situated in a town with a World Heritage Site. Located in a central location for each of the five sites, you can access all of these famous places on foot. You can also enjoy bathing in hot spring and cuisine based on the famous local Maesawa beef. We welcome you with a spirit of gratitude and hospitality, providing a space for renewal, learning, and prayer.
Conveniently situated, but dying for a refurb
Reviewed By KI-NRTWe were intent on spending a night in the area in order to devote an entire day to explore the Hiraizumi area. The options looked pretty dire, but Hiraizumi Hotel Musashibo looked like the best of the bunch. While it cost just a fraction of decent hotels and ryokans in other parts of the country, it was commanding the highest rates, so we gave the property a shot. First off - this property looks... and is... old, inside and out. And not in a "grand dame" or "historic" kind of way. It's old, tired, worn down and in desperate need of an exterior and interior refurbishment. In fact, it might be best if they tore the place down and rebuilt it from scratch. Just about everything, from the showers to the ancient toilets to the discolored walls, were decrepit and crying for a re-do. Even the slightly musky scent did the place no favors. The room itself was not teeny tiny in size, which we were dreading. It was a slightly larger room in the West Wing, which commanded higher rates than rooms in the main building. It was far from luxury, but was mildly passable. If there was one decent aspect of the hotel's hard product, it was the public (gender segregated) Onsen hot springs bath. It too was old, but was of decent size and was reasonably well maintained. The other part that exceeded expectations was in the quality of the food as well as the waiter service. One of the courses consisted of the famed Maesawa Beef that we grilled ourselves, Teppanyaki style. We also paid extra for the optional Maesawa Beef Nigiri Sushi, and were glad that we did. It was not unlike Fatty Tuna (Toro) Nigiri in texture, if not in taste. Everything else about the experience was far from luxury. No doorman, nobody proactively helping with our luggage, nobody taking us to our room and explaining the amenities and in-room functions (mind you, there wasn't much so perhaps it wasn't necessary.) Upon check-out... again, nobody offered to help carry our luggage to our car. And nobody seeing us off as we drove away. We've had such service in lower-priced properties in Japan, so it came as a surprise that very little effort was made to provide "Omotenashi" Japanese hospitality. We were glad that we stayed in Hiraizumi, and Hiraizumi Hotel Musashibo did not ruin our time there. But it did nothing to enhance the experience in any way.
3. Minpaku Hiraizumi
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Beautiful, comfortable, convenient and friendly homestay apartment
Reviewed By belinda-annIt's a very large Japanese-style apartment in a private home, quite a short walk to temple sites, and the train station (Hiraizumi is very small). Very beautiful and clean, but minimal furniture, so you need to be comfortable sitting and sleeping at floor level (cushions, futons). There's private toilet and washing area. The breakfast was delightful, as were the hosts who could not have been more helpful! Note that the bathroom is separate from the apartment, you go through hosts' private area to get there. We also eat breakfast in this area. This makes it like a homestay rather than independent apartment.
4. Soba-an Shizukatei
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
SHIZUKATEI’s heart of hospitality 「Ichi-go ichi-e」 This is a Japanese word which has been handed down since olden days. It means “the time I meet you now is only once and will never come again, so I appreciate the present moment and serve you with the best ”OMOTENASHI”. owner_soba_making The hospitality (OMOTENASHI) that SHIZUKATEI is aiming for is just this 「 Ichi-go ichi-e 」.We consider each meeting with our guest would be once-in-a-lifetime event, so we will do our best for your enjoying the stay in Hiraizumi. Hiraizumi is the place registered as a World Heritage Site. Please feel in your heart special and unique Japanese culture and scenery which stimulate your curiosity.SHIZUKATEI is located in a place of 15 minute distance from Chuson-ji Temple a Buddhist temple which is the main architecture in the World Heritage. You can also see rice fields around SHIZUKATEI and feel attractive scenery in each season.We hope it would be an unforgettable pleasant trip.
Organic vegetables and hot springs
Reviewed By rie sThis Japanese style hotel serves excellent, home grown organic vegetables and soba noodles. Also, natural hot springs. The rooms are adequate and clean. You can also order a special Maezawa steak, which is very delicious. Enjoy! For more, check hiddenjapanguide.com
5. Iris Yu
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 9 reviews
a lovely Ryokan at Hiraizumi
Reviewed By yuval_adlerLocation is just between Hiraizumi station and Motsuji temple; 5 minutes each direction, a very comfortable locations for those traveling by public transportation. We had a car and had a parking place at the Ryokan. The owner is very nice, She gives tips on surrounding places and tries to address our needs. Our spacious tatami room was on the second floor of the annex building, and had bathroom, heater, TV, and refrigerator. Clean and lovely. We could also use the large bath on the ground floor. Wifi was only at the lobby but that was not an issue. Breakfast is Japanese style and is very nice.
