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Ryokan
Kaisenkaku
Ryokan
039-3501 Aomori, Aomori, Hotarudani 31, Japan – Great location - show map
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If I could I would give this hotel 10 stars. My seaside room was huge with a comfortable futon, small table, and if cold a kutatsu table you can sit under and look out over the bay. There is also an in room bathroom with shower and tub (tub fills with hot spring water) but I only used the 9th floor onsen. The view of the bay in the morning from my room and the breakfast room was breathtaking and even better from the 9th floor onsen. Tattoos are not allowed in the onsen unfortunately. I took an onsen in the evening after checking in and in the morning before leaving and wish I could have stayed longer. There are two indoor baths (one hotter than others) and one small outdoor bath overlooking the bay. In the evenings at 8:45 pm there is a free concert in the lobby by a shamisen master that I would have paid to see in a concert hall. If you’re looking for a relaxing seaside onsen experience Kaisenkaku can’t be beat!
Sarah
Japan
JapanThis is a beautiful hotel with a onsen with a spectacular view of the Aomori Bay and Shimokita Penninsula. The rooms are wonderful and the buffet breakfast was one of the best that we have had. There is often a traditional Japanese shamisen performance in the evening. Because it was the Christmas season there was also a wonderful harp concert.
Michael
United States of America
United States of AmericaHotel is located right on the coast line. The hotel has an outstanding onsen facility! Food was great at the hotel.
Michael
Japan
JapanVery big and beautiful room with nice sea view; good onsen; great hospitality! I love the kotatsu, it’s warm and comfortable and intelligent.
Zhixiu
China
ChinaRoom, breakfast, and great onsen with a sea view! If location is not a problem (e.g. driving), will recommend this hotel over the business hotels in Aomori city. Maybe not too relevant, but don't forget to visit the aquarium just a kilometer away. It is a small aquarium very reasonablely priced, and you can get so close to dolphins which is never possible in the large aquariums in other big cities in Japan.
Golfer006
Singapore
SingaporeThis was such a beautiful ryokan/hotel. The rooms were huge with a wonderful kotatsu and a very clean and spacious bathroom. There was a very large onsen which overlooked the sea. The buffet breakfast was delicious - I just wish I’d woken up early to enjoy more of it! Finally, the staff were very kind, polite and friendly. We’ll be back soon!
Michelle
Australia
AustraliaNice Traditional Room with Mountain View, very close to Asamushi-Onsen Station. Relaxing
Fawad
United Arab Emirates
United Arab EmiratesThe Onsen was super nice and the view to the sea too... beside the hotel has a small Susie place which is very nice also recommended
Kevin
Singapore
SingaporeThoughtful staff, we stayed 4 nights and got really dedicated treatment. From little things like the room staff remembered the preference of more mattresses when setting up the futon on the following nights to the Chef specially preparing additional delicious dishes and there was no need to visit the buffet table. The breakfast and dinner buffet spread is fabulous as well. The sea view room is an excellent choice. Short walk from Asamushi-onsen station. Definitely for someone looking for time away from the crowds.
Li
Singapore
SingaporeStaff were attentive to every detail and were understanding of my poor Japanese. The bath has a nice outdoors which is tastefully decorated. The bath inside the room also uses Onsen hot water. Tatami is not scuffed and room is well maintained. Vending machine (tea, beer, etc) on 1F. 9F you can enjoy milk vendo after Onsen. 2 min walk from 浅虫温泉駅
Alex
Australia
Australia8.7
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This property is a 6-minute walk from the beach. Located in the Asamushi Onsen district of Aomori, Kaisenkaku is 12 mi from Sannai-Maruyama site and 1.2 mi from Asamushi Aquarium. The property is set 21 mi from Hakkoda Ski Area, 24 mi from Sukayu Onsen and 14 mi from Moya Hills. The accommodations provides a 24-hour front desk as well as free WiFi.
At the ryokan, rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom, while some feature a sea view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.
A buffet, American or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The restaurant at Kaisenkaku specializes in Japanese cuisine.
The property has a hot spring bath. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodations.
The nearest airport is Aomori Airport, 17 mi from the property.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
Most popular amenities
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Free WiFi
Property Highlights
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
Breakfast Info
Asian, American, Buffet
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Sarah
Japan“If I could I would give this hotel 10 stars. My seaside room was huge with a comfortable futon, small table, and if cold a kutatsu table you can sit under and look out over the bay. There is also an in room bathroom with shower and tub (tub fills...”
Michael
United States of America“This is a beautiful hotel with a onsen with a spectacular view of the Aomori Bay and Shimokita Penninsula. The rooms are wonderful and the buffet breakfast was one of the best that we have had. There is often a traditional Japanese shamisen...”
MichaelJapan“Hotel is located right on the coast line. The hotel has an outstanding onsen facility! Food was great at the hotel.”- Zhixiu
China“Very big and beautiful room with nice sea view; good onsen; great hospitality! I love the kotatsu, it’s warm and comfortable and intelligent.” 
Golfer006
Singapore“Room, breakfast, and great onsen with a sea view! If location is not a problem (e.g. driving), will recommend this hotel over the business hotels in Aomori city. Maybe not too relevant, but don't forget to visit the aquarium just a kilometer...”- Michelle
Australia“This was such a beautiful ryokan/hotel. The rooms were huge with a wonderful kotatsu and a very clean and spacious bathroom. There was a very large onsen which overlooked the sea. The buffet breakfast was delicious - I just wish I’d woken up early...” 
Fawad
United Arab Emirates“Nice Traditional Room with Mountain View, very close to Asamushi-Onsen Station. Relaxing”
KevinSingapore“The Onsen was super nice and the view to the sea too... beside the hotel has a small Susie place which is very nice also recommended”
LiSingapore“Thoughtful staff, we stayed 4 nights and got really dedicated treatment. From little things like the room staff remembered the preference of more mattresses when setting up the futon on the following nights to the Chef specially preparing additional...”
AlexAustralia“Staff were attentive to every detail and were understanding of my poor Japanese. The bath has a nice outdoors which is tastefully decorated. The bath inside the room also uses Onsen hot water. Tatami is not scuffed and room is well maintained....”
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Do you cater for any allergy or food preferences?Deal with allergies as much as possible.Answered on September 11, 2019
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How far is this hotel to Oirase gorge or Lake Towada? How to get to these places?Thank you for contacting us. To get to Lake Towada and Oirase, take a bus from Aomori Station. Please see the homepage of JR Bus Tohoku. It takes about 23 minutes by Aoimori Railway from Asamushi Onsen Station to Aomori Station.Answered on April 20, 2022
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I wish to change the dates of my stay. It’s asking me to paynow instead of pay at hotel. Can someone assist me?ご質問ありがとうございます。 すでにご予約されているのでしょうか？ これから予約であれば、ホテルでの支払い可能なプランでご予約されるとよいと思います。 支払い条件によって料金が変わる場合があります。 よろしくお願いします。Answered on April 21, 2022
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What time are the communal baths available?5：00-10：00AM,3：00-12：00PMAnswered on September 11, 2019
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What time do I have to arrive for dinner?The last start time of dinner is 8:00PM, so please arrive by that time.Answered on September 11, 2019
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What's nearby
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Aomori Camp Garrison and Defense Hall9.7 miles
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Sannai-Maruyama site10.2 miles
Public transit
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Train Aomori Station7.9 miles
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Train Shin-Aomori Station9.8 miles
Closest Airports
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Aomori Airport13.8 miles
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Misawa Airport30.6 miles
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Odate-Noshiro Airport54.4 miles
How to get to Kaisenkaku from Aomori Airport
Taxi
Public transportation
Free parking is available.
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All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 Restaurant On Site
UMITSUJI
Food: Japanese
Amenities of Kaisenkaku
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Living Area
Media & Technology
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
Safety & security
General
Accessibility
Languages Spoken
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Kaisenkaku accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Guests must check in by 8:00 PM to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform Kaisenkaku of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
