Kashintei Shirahama vs Kakunodate Guesthouse Fuga

Same City · Senboku Distance: 19.7km

Overview

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Kashintei Shirahama

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.7 57
Senboku
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Kakunodate Guesthouse Fuga

1-Star
8.1 324
Senboku
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.3 (209)
8.2 (674)
Booking.com
9.4 (109)
8.2 (272)
Expedia
9.8 (48)
8.4 (60)
Trip.com
9.4 (62)
8.1 (37)
Overall Average
8.7 (428)
8.1 (1,043)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kashintei Shirahama Kakunodate Guesthouse Fuga
Strengths Strengths
+ Staff hospitality and service are consistently praised as exceptional + Most reviews say the owner lady is kind and communicates well in English
+ Kaiseki meals are highly regarded for their quality and artistic presentation + Free bike rental makes getting to samurai district easy, repeated in reviews
+ The tatami-floored rooms and overall atmosphere are calm and authentic + Shared lounge and kitchen feel cozy and home-like
+ Private onsen and family bath facilities are well-maintained and highly valued + Breakfast with local ingredients is tasty and abundant
+ Beds are comfortable and rooms clean across sites
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Lack of nearby convenience stores or shops requires advance preparation of necessities - 15-20 min walk from station inconvenient with luggage
- Onsen access can be restricted due to cleaning schedules or maintenance - Shower in separate building cold in winter
- Some mention dog smell or unfriendly dog

Recommended For

Couples Traditional Ryokan Seekers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Small groups

Guest Reviews

Kashintei Shirahama

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Japanese attention to detail was everywhere. Food, tatami mats, onsen and wonderful staff made us feel very welcome.

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Located by Lake Tazawa, the view is beautiful. The private onsen was comfortable and the meals were exquisite.

Agoda 9.2 Couple

The entire property is covered with tatami mats, making it very cozy. The staff is attentive and warm.

Kakunodate Guesthouse Fuga

Trip.com 10 Family

Owner speaks English, tasty breakfast, free bikes, fun with locals

Trip.com 10 Couple

Clean, good service, convenient location

Booking.com 8.5 Solo

Kind owner dropped at station, only shower location minor issue

Separate shower building

Agoda 9.2 Group

Full shared facilities feel like home, comfortable rooms

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Good location, spacious clean rooms, great breakfast

Separate shower

Location Comparison

Distance: 19.7km

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