Best Hotels for the Yokote Kamakura Festival: Enjoy Onsen and Kiritanpo Nabe

Question

My three friends and I are planning a trip to see the Kamakura Snow Festival in Yokote, Akita, next February. We're looking for a hotel with a budget of around 20,000 yen per person, per night. Are there any places that serve Akita's famous Kiritanpo Nabe for dinner and also have an onsen (hot spring)?

Mana · Accepted Answer

Guests can also enjoy a natural hot spring in the bathing facility, located in an annex adjacent to the hotel. Situated right in front of Yokote Station, the hotel offers excellent access and is a perfect base for sightseeing. You can also enjoy the Kiritanpo Nabe you're looking for with our authentic Japanese cuisine.

Pika · Answer

Located in Akita City, this hotel is very convenient as a base for Kamakura sightseeing, with Yokote City only about an hour away via the expressway. Upon returning to the hotel, you can soak in a charming open-air bath while viewing the snowy landscape. Of course, a delicious Kiritanpo Nabe will be served for dinner. Japanese-style rooms for three guests are also available, allowing you to enjoy your stay well within budget. This inn is highly recommended for a girls' trip for those who want to enjoy sightseeing, onsen, and dining to the fullest.

user · Answer

The hotel has a natural hot spring with an open-air bath and a large public bath, both of which you can enjoy while looking out at the garden. Additionally, you can thoroughly warm up in their stone sauna, regular sauna, or a private bath. I stayed in a Japanese-style room which was very spacious and allowed for a relaxing stay. The Japanese cuisine was also enjoyable, with a varied menu that included Kiritanpo Nabe.

Pika · Answer

If you're looking for a quieter area, we recommend Kakunodate Onsen Hanayokan. Located in a quiet area on the outskirts of Kakunodate, it's a great place to relax with friends. It's wonderful to soak in the hot springs while watching the snowy scenery outside the window. For dinner, of course, we serve Kiritanpo hotpot, a local Akita dish. Japanese-style rooms that can accommodate up to three people are also available within your budget.

Flying squirrel · Answer

I recommend Aoni Sanso, located just over an hour's drive from the Yokote Kamakura venue. Its bath features a cloudy white sulfur spring, which is said to have high therapeutic effects. There is also a private bath available to book, so you and your friends can enjoy this special onsen all to yourselves. For dinner, you can thoroughly savor Akita's specialty, Kiritanpo Nabe. It's an inn that offers deep satisfaction within your budget and is a must-visit for onsen lovers.

Flying squirrel · Answer

The dinner buffet at Kamenoi Hotel Tazawa-ko features a wide array of Akita's local cuisine, including Kiritanpo Nabe, Inaniwa Udon, and Iburigakko. You can also enjoy piping-hot steak grilled at a live kitchen, with a total of about 60 different dishes to choose from. Furthermore, the onsen here is known as the "Triple Bihada-no-Yu" (Triple Skin-Beautifying Hot Spring) for its ability to make your skin feel silky smooth. February is the perfect time to visit, as you can also enjoy the snowy scenery.

Best Hotels for the Yokote Kamakura Festival: Enjoy Onsen and Kiritanpo Nabe

Yokote Plaza Hotel

A hotel near Yokote Station where you can taste Akita specialties

Satomi

A Convenient Hotel to Serve as Your Base for Kamakura Sightseeing.

Hotel Plaza Geihin

A hotel featuring rich, natural hot springs and an exquisite traditional Japanese garden.

4. Kakunodate Onsen Kayokan

A hot spring inn in a quiet and relaxing area

5. Ryokan Aoni Sanso

The milky white hot spring will warm you from the inside out

6. KAMENOI HOTEL TAZAWAKO

The dinner buffet, where you can also enjoy Kiritanpo hotpot, is a highlight