Soba-an Shizukatei

 

 

 

 

Located a 15 minute drive away from World Heritage Site Hiraizumi Chuson-ji Temple, this quiet lodging stands in the nostalgic mountain village scenery of Japan. Forget the hustle and bustle of the big city, listen to the murmur of the streams and chirping of the birds, and enjoy the relaxed passage of time.

Activities
Tayutau Vegetable Garden Morning Walk (About 30 min, Participation free of charge)
From June to November (scheduled) on days when the weather is clear, every morning from 6:30, staff will conduct a refreshing morning tour of the vegetable garden.
If the timing is right, guest can also participate in harvesting the vegetables.
Enjoy a stroll while rediscovering the charm of lovely flowers and vegetables.
Dinner in Guestroom (18:00 - 19:00)
Enjoy a countryside kaiseki course meal prepared with an abundance of ingredients from Iwate Prefecture.
Guests will be served fresh hand-pulled soba noodles, and, depending on the accommodation plan, Maesawa beef served as steak and hand-pressed sushi.
Breakfast in Dining Hall (Spring - Autumn time slots: 7:00, 7:30, 8:00)
(Winter time slots: 7:30, 8:00, 8:30)
Breakfast will be nutritionally balanced Japanese-style set meal with special rice and vegetables from local farmers, salad, grilled fish, Japanese-style omelet, a simmered dish, and more.
The cuisine will vary by season and ingredient availability.
Hot Spring Bathing Hours
16:00 - 24:00, 6:00 - 9:00

From Ichinoseki Station (Tohoku Shinkansen): Transfer to the JR Tohoku Line, take it to Hiraizumi Station, and it is 10 min by taxi from there.
From Iwate Hanamaki Airport: about 60 min by car.
By car: From Hiraizumi IC on the Tohoku Expressway, enter the Chuson-ji Temple Entrance, turn right at the T junction, and continue along for 5km; takes 15 min by car from Chuson-ji Temple.
By car: Exit the Tohoku Expressway at Ichinoseki IC and continue for about 20 minutes.

 

Soba-an Shizukatei classifies itself as a 3 star hotel.
N.B. Please note that the star ratings are interpreted generously by the hotels in many countries.

 

N.B. Please note that these are considered correct at the time of publishing, but may no longer be available. If any of the facilities are absolutely essential for you please check when booking. Please do not assume that all are included in the room rate.