Bessou Kakei

The hot spring was absolutely divine, and this private villa-style hotel was so comfortable. The meals were self-service because of infection control measures, which took a bit of effort, and the last call for food and drinks was rather early. Those little hassles were outweighed by how wonderful the stay was.

After days of walking and hopping on trains, we badly needed a calm break, and this idyllic place gave us a special night to relax. The staff were so kind and did their best with our very limited Japanese. The food was amazing, and the views were stunning.

The private indoor and outdoor baths were warm and relaxing, and taking an outdoor soak while rain fell over the lake was the highlight of my trip. We stayed for three nights and really didn’t want to leave. The room was full of high-quality things, and the inns were beautifully decorated. Staff were friendly and lovely, and the food was fantastic. You order meals in your room on an iPad, then they’re served there. Breakfast was included, delicious, and different every morning. The room looked out over the lake with a perfect view of Mt Iwate. A wonderful ryokan, and I’ll definitely stay again when I visit Tohoku.

We had a wonderful stay at Bessou Kakei. The owners were extremely attentive and accommodating, and the cabins were spacious and beautiful. After discussing our food preferences, they served the meals in our room. The private onseng was wonderfully relaxing at the end of each day.